What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning Specialist position at The Pathfinder School?
The Pathfinder School is seeking a Learning Specialist who can work collaboratively in our independent environment while adhering to the high expectations of the program. Candidates must have teaching experience and the skills to collect and analyze academic and behavior data, determine appropriate learning intervention, and carry out the intervention with skills of a master teacher. The learning specialist must have strong communication and team collaboration skills while demonstrating flexibility as we implement this new position. The Learning Specialist must be an expert in science-backed literacy and math interventions with experience carrying out social emotional curriculum with individuals and groups. Pathfinder faculty are responsive to the needs of individual learners while maintain a caring atmosphere by building positive relationships with students and families.
Requirements:
*Respect for students as individuals and a passion for their social, emotional, and intellectual development.
*Prior classroom experience in direct instruction of elementary children (designing curriculum, planning lessons, preparing materials, differentiating instruction, assessment)
*Demonstrated instructional expertise in literacy and math instruction and assessment.
*Understanding of Multiple Intelligence Theory.
*Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teams to develop curriculum, deliver instruction, and advance programming.
*Can embrace the distinction of independent schooling and operationalize the mission of The Pathfinder School.
*Excellence in communication (verbal and written; formal and informal).
*Respect for parenting and inherent partnership of school and home.
*Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Education.
*Commitment to ongoing professional development.
*Successful clearance of FBI background checks, and iCHAT (State Police).
Preferred candidates would have 5 years of teaching experience. We welcome applicants with a special education background.
About The Pathfinder School
The Pathfinder School is an independent day school serving pre-Kindergarten through 8th-grade students.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $30,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Traverse City, MI 49684: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location