Learning Support Specialist at Strategenius
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Learning Support Specialist strengthens the Westridge community by implementing research-informed, inclusive practices that support the diverse learning needs of students in the classroom. They provide specialized support for students in grades 4-12 who benefit from additional guidance or who have approved accommodations connected to their Student Support Plans or documented learning needs. While this role may include limited one-to-one support, it does not involve ongoing provision of services. Reporting to the Director of Counseling and Student Support, the Learning Support Specialist is an integral member of the Student Support Team and collaborates closely with faculty, division directors, advisors, and other school personnel. They also partner with parents and caregivers, communicate with outside professionals such as tutors and therapists, and coordinate accommodation requests for upper school students with the College Board and ACT. Specific Responsibilities Supporting Individual Students -Create clear, student-centered Student Support Plans that outline areas of disability/functional limitation, strengths, recommended supports, and classroom accommodations. -Communicate evaluation results and Student Support Plans to advisors and teachers in ways that support shared understanding of student needs, accommodations, and collaborative planning. -Check in regularly with faculty to monitor the effectiveness of accommodations and offer suggestions that promote student access, engagement, and growth. -Provide academic and learning support that fosters student confidence, self-advocacy, independence, and personal growth. -Support students returning from leave by helping them plan and navigate their academic responsibilities, while fostering clear, collaborative communication between the student and their teachers. Supporting Faculty -Collaborate with faculty to identify and implement inclusive, effective classroom practices that support all lear
Requirements / Qualifications
A cover letter indicating the candidate’s particular interest in and qualifications for the position A current resume A statement of educational philosophy The names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five references, including at least two recent supervisors. References should speak to your ability to be an effective educator and administrator, to work successfully with children, and to work collaboratively and collegially with adults (references will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission). Please indicate your relationship with each reference (i.e. supervisor, colleague, or direct report).
Interested candidates are invited to submit via this link (https://bit.ly/Westridge_LSS_AppForm) the required materials confidentially as a single PDF file.
Requirements / Qualifications
A cover letter indicating the candidate’s particular interest in and qualifications for the position A current resume A statement of educational philosophy The names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five references, including at least two recent supervisors. References should speak to your ability to be an effective educator and administrator, to work successfully with children, and to work collaboratively and collegially with adults (references will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission). Please indicate your relationship with each reference (i.e. supervisor, colleague, or direct report).
Interested candidates are invited to submit via this link (https://bit.ly/Westridge_LSS_AppForm) the required materials confidentially as a single PDF file.
Comments and Other Information
Please address any questions by email to maryrose@strategenius.org.
Comments and Other Information
Please address any questions by email to maryrose@strategenius.org.