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  • Middle School Learning Specialist (Grades 5-8)
    Job Type: Full-Time
    Start Date: 08/01/2024
    Location: New Orleans, LA

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Department: Middle School
Reports to: Head of Middle School 
FLSA Classification: Exempt (Salary) 
Job Type: Full-Time 10-Month 
Hours: 40+ hours a week 
Start Date: August 1, 2024 (2024-2025 School Year)

About McGehee School:
The Louise S. McGehee School, founded in 1912, is an Independent PreK-12th all-girls school located in the historic Garden District neighborhood of New Orleans. Louise S. McGehee School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is open to all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status or other applicable protected classification. For more information, please visit www.mcgeheeschool.com. 

Position Description:
The Louise S. McGehee School is now accepting applications for a dynamic, innovative, full-time Middle School Learning Specialist who is enthusiastically invested in all aspects of the education process and in the school-wide community. The Middle School Learning Specialist supports middle school students with learning strategies, executive function coaching, and individual instruction/intervention. The Middle School Learning Specialist will collaborate closely with the middle school faculty and the leadership team to develop an effective learning support framework for the middle school. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Collaborate and contribute to the school-wide team of Learning Specialists.
  • Provide small-group intervention for students.
  • Collaborate and develop relationships with Middle School teaching teams to design differentiated instruction, build accommodations, and modifications into lesson plans and student materials.
  • Work with classroom teachers to understand and create a sustainable and effective plan for recommendations of all Psych-Ed evaluations.
  • Develop and maintain communication and documentation related to learning support.
  • Serve as a liaison between tutors and the school and manage on-campus tutoring logistics and communication between families, the tutor, and the school.
  • Assess student growth and use data to inform instruction and intervention.
  • Coordinate ERB testing for all Middle School students.
  • Build collaborative relationships with families in a way that honors their voices and wisdom as a cherished part of a student’s educational team.
  • Build community with students and families for advocacy, education, and connection.
  • Collaborate with the admissions team to screen potential applicants for learning support.
  • Actively work with learning specialists in all divisions to align with an overall philosophy of teaching and learning across the school.
  • Serve as a liaison to and support of students and their tutors.
  • Accurately assess the progress of students and contribute narrative comments to Progress Reports and Report Cards. 
  • Attend faculty meetings, division level meetings, professional development opportunities, and perform other duties as determined by the Head of School.

Requirements

Qualifications/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field. A Master’s degree or equivalent training is strongly preferred.
  • 3-5 years as a learning specialist, special education teacher, or related role.
  • Experience working with a variety of students and families. 
  • Confidence and experience with middle school reading, writing, and mathematics.
  • In-depth experience with a broad range of educational technology tools.
  • Extensive experience and training in equity in education, implicit bias, assistive technology, executive function, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and a wide range of complex learning needs are strongly preferred.

Additional notes:
When applying for this position please include a resume or CV, cover letter, and educational philosophy.  

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

  • Regularly works in standard office or classroom conditions and climate.
  • Regularly uses close and distance vision, including working at a computer screen for extended periods of time.
  • Frequently required to move around the office/classroom; works at a desk for extended periods of time. 
  • Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with students, fellow staff and community members. 
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, to stoop, to reach, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. 

Limitations and Disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. This job description reflects administration’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts administration’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. 

EEO Statement
Louise S. McGehee School is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. McGehee does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have questions, please email [email protected].