Learning Support Specialist at Sonoma Country Day School
Job Summary
Job Summary
Sonoma Country Day School is a transitional kindergarten through eighth grade independent, coed day school located in California's wine country. We draw students from Sonoma and Napa Counties and send graduates to top national and local public and private schools. SCDS is the only independent TK-8 school of its kind in Sonoma County. Visit our school’s website to learn more at www.scds.org. We seek an enthusiastic and creative individual who loves children and values the unique contributions of each child in our school community. At Sonoma Country Day School, we create the environment to teach and model integrity in personal behavior, tolerance and respect in interpersonal relations, engagement in learning, and the pursuit of each child’s capacity for excellence. We are committed to providing students with a challenging and exciting academic program, opportunities to develop their artistic and creative natures, ideals to open their potential for leadership, and self-confidence to express their uniqueness. The Learning Support Associate Teacher (LSAT) will add to our dynamic team of two experienced Learning Support Coordinators and collaborate closely with faculty and families to empower students to recognize their strengths as learners. In this role, you will guide students in cultivating self-awareness and self-advocacy while imparting valuable skills and strategies. As an integral member of our faculty, the LSAT will work in tandem with classroom teachers to enhance overall student achievement within the classroom environment. Major Responsibilities for the Learning Support Associate Teacher position: The LSAT works one-on-one and in small groups with students both during the school day and after school. During learning support sessions, the LSAT will help students develop their own toolbox of learning strategies. The LSAT consults regularly with teachers to help them better understand individual students' needs and offer suggestions/support for classroom
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The Learning Support Teacher (LST) collaborates with faculty, students, and families to help students access their strengths as learners. The LST works with students to develop self-awareness and self-advocacy, in addition to building skills and strategies. The LST is a member of the faculty who partners with classroom teachers to increase student success in the classroom.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required qualifications: Applicants should have a bachelor's degree with significant mathematics, writing, and reading coursework and are either pursuing or holding an Education Specialist credential. An advanced degree in education is highly preferable, as is experience working with high-readiness students as well as those with learning differences. The individual should have experience supporting students with any of the following: a specific learning disability, ADHD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, social communication disorder, executive functioning deficit, etc. Applicants should have a high comfort level and facility with technology as it pertains to supporting students with learning challenges in the general education classroom. Strong interpersonal skills, a growth mindset, and flexibility are essential. The LST position is a salaried position. This individual will be committed to the education of all students; share our school vision of high standards of learning; cultivate and promote a safe, caring, and supportive learning environment; treat people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect; recognize and value cultural differences; set high professional standards for self; utilize ethical principles in decision-making; communicate well both orally and in writing; demonstrate leadership; demonstrate strong organizational skills; work well with others; accept constructive feedback; solve problems creatively; seek out and implement innovative learning opportunities; be able to handle stress; be open to new ideas and change; embrace learning as a lifelong process with a commitment to ongoing professional development. Sonoma Country Day School is an equal-opportunity employer. Opportunities are open to all individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or handicap. If you are interested in this position, please send your cover letter and resume to Mark Bosick at mark@scds.org.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required qualifications: Applicants should have a bachelor's degree with significant mathematics, writing, and reading coursework and are either pursuing or holding an Education Specialist credential. An advanced degree in education is highly preferable, as is experience working with high-readiness students as well as those with learning differences. The individual should have experience supporting students with any of the following: a specific learning disability, ADHD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, social communication disorder, executive functioning deficit, etc. Applicants should have a high comfort level and facility with technology as it pertains to supporting students with learning challenges in the general education classroom. Strong interpersonal skills, a growth mindset, and flexibility are essential. The LST position is a salaried position. This individual will be committed to the education of all students; share our school vision of high standards of learning; cultivate and promote a safe, caring, and supportive learning environment; treat people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect; recognize and value cultural differences; set high professional standards for self; utilize ethical principles in decision-making; communicate well both orally and in writing; demonstrate leadership; demonstrate strong organizational skills; work well with others; accept constructive feedback; solve problems creatively; seek out and implement innovative learning opportunities; be able to handle stress; be open to new ideas and change; embrace learning as a lifelong process with a commitment to ongoing professional development. Sonoma Country Day School is an equal-opportunity employer. Opportunities are open to all individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or handicap. If you are interested in this position, please send your cover letter and resume to Mark Bosick at mark@scds.org.
Comments and Other Information
Required professional qualities:
A strengths-based approach in working with students.
A strong cultural competency and demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion.
A strong understanding of how learning differences and social and emotional concerns overlap and inter-relate.
Highly organized, with strong interpersonal skills, and adept with technology.
Timeliness and punctuality.
Comments and Other Information
Required professional qualities:
A strengths-based approach in working with students.
A strong cultural competency and demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion.
A strong understanding of how learning differences and social and emotional concerns overlap and inter-relate.
Highly organized, with strong interpersonal skills, and adept with technology.
Timeliness and punctuality.