Middle School Learning Center Specialist

Seeking an experienced Middle School Learning Center Specialist. Candidates should be highly motivated to grow professionally, work collaboratively and to become part of our professional learning community. Seattle Hebrew Academy is a Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School, serving the greater Seattle community for over 70 years. SHA provides exceptional academics and inspired Judaic Studies to students from Early Childhood through 8th Grade. Seattle Hebrew Academy supports teacher growth and development through professional mentoring, peer mentoring, professional development, teacher collaboration and opportunities for growth.

Primary skills and responsibilities:

Provide pull-out services for students who require individualized academic instruction Provide push-in services for students who need in-class academic support Provide testing accommodations and support for all students Partner with students, parents, and instructors to develop and implement individual student learning plans Provide ongoing consultations to teachers and school staff regarding student progress Attend Learning Center, Grade Level, and staff meetings Collaborate with contracted tutors and support specialists Participate as part of academic team to support student progress Coordinate with Director of Gesher Program to develop and maintain student support schedule Develop a learning environment that is conducive to learning and inspires student growth Participate in department, school and parent meetings Communicate effectively with parents, students and colleagues; Participate in school-wide professional development, and seek continual feedback Flexibility, maturity and a sense of humor Ability to work efficiently in a Microsoft Windows using Office, Google Suite, and learn new technology

Required Education & Experience:

Current Washington State teaching certificate Special Education Degree preferred Reading intervention training in SIPPS, Wired for Reading, Slingerland, etc. Knowledge of reading, writing, math, and executive functioning development processes Strong knowledge of Elementary and/or Middle School content areas and state learning requirements Effective oral and written communication skills Knowledge and ability to assess student learning and set individual learning goals based on assessment outcomes Willingness to work closely with colleagues in a mentoring relationship Commitment to ongoing individual professional growth Salary commensurate with experience. Please submit resume to Paula Bilstein, Learning Center Director, at pbilstein@sha613.org

Pay:

$50,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person