Learning Specialist for grades 5-8
The Ramaz School is a co-educational, Modern Orthodox, independent school located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Ramaz has a rich history of Jewish education, academic distinction, and nurturing of individual abilities and aspirations. To be a student at Ramaz is to be encouraged, supported, and taught how to discover the best in oneself and in others, and to gain a profound, spirited sense of responsibility to the world. Ramaz is a school from nursery through 12th grade, but its education lasts a lifetime. Join us. Make a difference in their lives and yours.
The Ramaz Middle School is looking for a Learning Specialist for grades 5-8 for the 2023-2024 academic year. Part-time or full-time is available. Qualified candidates will have teaching experience and an M.A. preferred. Special Education certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide academic support in the classroom, 1:1 or small group settings to students with diagnosed learning disabilities and/or ADHD and executive functioning deficits
- Conversant with multi-sensory programs and approaches to reading remediation
- Implement extended time and special accommodations for Learning Center students as needed
- Communicate about Learning Center students throughout the year with parents, outside professionals, administration and school psychologist as needed - Conference regularly with teachers regarding Learning Center students’ progress
- Attend grade wide weekly team meetings about students
- Participate in Board of Education phone conferences
- Participate in parent teacher conferences
- Complete behavior rating scales and Board of Education teacher progress reports for LC students as needed
- Participate in weekly LC meetings
- Prepare student progress reports
Requirements:
This role requires that the individual be a:
- Self-motivated, independent, and flexible colleague and teacher.
- Collaborative and supportive team member
- Student-centered educator who can differentiate instruction and learning
- Computer literate
- Participate in continuing education and professional development
- A Master’s Degree in special education
In addition, the ideal candidate would possess:
- Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
- Experience working with learning disabled students
- A passion for education and desire to be a life-long learner
Qualified applicants should email MSCareers@ramaz.org.
Salary Range $55,000-$70,000
