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CGPS Mission Statement

CGPS nurtures each student’s unique passions and talents inside and outside the classroom, unifying and inspiring members of its community in a rigorous but relaxed learning environment, preparing them for the finest colleges and instilling in them the confidence, ethical values, and sense of purpose to embrace challenges, to achieve their dreams, and to improve the world.

Middle School Coordinator and Learning Specialist in the Learning Resource Center 

CGPS is seeking a full-time Learning Specialist and Coordinator to work one-on-one with students in grades 5-7 and lead the Middle School Learning Resource Center.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate support for students with learning disabilities in grades 5-7
• Identify students in need of support and coordinate a plan with the leadership team
• Assess and track student progress
• Work closely with other members of the learning support team, Deans, the Middle School Director and the Middle School Assistant Director
• Collaborate and maintain active communication with students' families
• Review and interpret psycho-educational evaluations and recommendations
• Create and coordinate learning plans 
• Work with individual and small groups of students both inside and outside of the classroom
• Support students’ development primarily in reading, writing, and mathematics
• Support students in study skills and work habits through a variety of subject area courses
• Support faculty in the understanding of learning profiles
• Differentiate classroom instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners in the community
• Share in park/lunch/special class coverage
• Attend Faculty & Team meetings

Work Hours

• School Year ‘23-24, 7:45am - 4:00pm 
• Weekly faculty and department meetings - until 4:30pm
• Start Date: August 28th, 2023

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $71,000 - $118,500. We offer exceptional benefits and a warm and supportive culture.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest by applying using the link below.

http://jobs.cgps.org/apply/TcDoEk84km/Middle-School-Coordinator-And-Learning-Specialist-In-The-Learning-Resource-Center?source=nais                                                                                          

Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions on the basis of race (including hairstyle), color, religion, creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage, age, pregnancy, marital/partnership status, immigration or citizenship status, status as a veteran or active military service member status, disability, genetic predisposition, status as a victim of domestic violence, prior arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law (collectively, the “Protected Characteristics”).

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Special Education with a concentration in Learning Disabilities
• Minimum of 3 years of full-time teaching experience with students with learning disabilities in grades 5-7
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience reading and interpreting psycho-educational evaluations to identify student needs
• Experience leading a department of learning specialists

About Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School

CGPS Mission StatementCGPS nurtures each student’s unique passions and talents inside and outside the classroom, unifying and inspiring members of its community in a rigorous but relaxed learning environment, preparing them for the finest colleges and instilling in them the confidence, ethical values and sense of purpose to embrace challenges, to achieve their dreams and to improve the world.

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