Learning Support Specialist

Job Type: Full Time

Supervisor: Academy Principal

Department: Academic - Elementary Academy

Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

• The role of the Learning Support Specialist is to provide Tier Two academic intervention to
• scholars that need additional instruction outside of the classroom. This person should have the
• ability to align their work to an established, clear vision to help the district meet its goals and
• improve overall outcomes.

I. Position Relationships

Reports to: Elementary Academic Support Manager

Coordinates with: Director of Academic Intervention; Elementary Leadership; Elementary

Teachers, Academic Intervention Specialists

II. Position Responsibilities

Planning and Instruction

• Implement differentiated interventions to be delivered during the school day using the provided curriculum.
• Collaborate with the Elementary Academic Support Manager to use data to modify
• lesson plans to target specific student gaps.
• Use a wide variety of instructional resources to aid in student learning.

Assessment and Data

• Use assessment tools to measure and data track student progress.
• Monitor and maintain student achievement data associated with RTI, providing regular
• updates to teachers and colleagues.

Professional Responsibilities

• Attending faculty meetings and parent conferences
• Communicate effectively with families, building/district staff, and administration
• Be aware of and/or participate on school teams for student achievement data analysis.
• Supporting with arrival and dismissal of students
• Perform other duties as assigned/as needed by your supervisor and other administrators.

III. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Strong content knowledge in literacy or mathematics.
• Experience reading and analyzing student data.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships.
• Ability and desire to work hard and work collaboratively.
• Ability and desire to grow professionally and respond to regular feedback.

IV. Required Qualifications

• Three years of experience working with students in a school or similar setting, preferably as a tutor or instructional paraprofessional.
• Associates Degree or 48 credits from an accredited college or university.