sinaiakiba

Lower School Learning Specialist

Los Angeles, California · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$65k-$80kDetected 9 days ago

CommunicationTime ManagementMentoring

About the role

The Lower School Learning Specialist works closely with colleagues to coordinate instruction to best meet individual student's learning needs.
This full-time, exempt position reports directly to the Director of Student Services.
Sinai Akiba Academy is a preeminent private Jewish day school in Los Angeles, serving students in Early Childhood through Grade 8.

Provide a mixture of push-in and pull-out literacy and math support based on the needs of the students and classrooms, as determined by analysis of student data
Communicate regularly with classroom teachers about student progress; discuss and support the implementation of modifications and accommodations for students
Collaborate with families, provide updates on progress and advice on strategies and structures for home; and attend Student Success Meetings
Attend and occasionally lead weekly Staffulty meetings and actively participate in curricular discussions
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Head of School in support of the school's mission

Ability to work on-campus 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM, Monday - Friday
Deep working knowledge of typical content knowledge covered in Lower School
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask

Teachers College Reading and Writing Workshop
any specialized reading background such as Wilson, Lindamood Bell, or Orton Gillingham preferred
Illustrative Math (training is available) and math background preferred
Ability to adapt to and master technology related to job function including but not limited to Google Suite tools, Universal Assessment and record keeping
Behavior Management skills
Warm, energetic, and engaging personality
Bachelor's Degree
Experience with MAP is strongly preferred but not required

In the spirit of pay transparency we share the base annual salary range for this position: $65,000 - $80,000.
Annual base salary is exclusive of fringe benefits, retirement plan employer contributions or potential stipends (for eligible employees).
Pay ranges at SAA are reasonable estimates of what the School anticipates paying for a role but are not guaranteed.
If hired at SAA, your final annual base salary will be determined by factors such as skills, education, experience, job level, part-time status and number of months of work per academic year.
In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity with our current employees as a part of any final offer.
Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full annual base salary range for the role.

Coordinate instruction with outside providers of students in the Learning Support Program (speech-language, tutors, educational therapists, psychologists, etc.)
Participate in professional development opportunities and keep current on educational issues and trends
Learn, use, and apply technology as required by School to enhance learning, provide feedback to students and parents, and engage with colleagues.
Excellent benefit package with a portion of medical paid by SAA
Generous paid time off and holidays
403b and employer funded retirement plans

Our core values of Kehillah Kedoshah (Sacred Community); Talmud Torah (Academic Excellence); Derech Eretz (Kindness, Empathy, & Respect); Tzedek, Tzedek Tirdof (Ethical Responsibility); Avodat Halev (Soulful Intention), and Ahavat Yisrael (Love for Israel) serve as a commitment with the students, families and community members that we serve to energize the present, explore the past, and embrace the future.

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