Wolcott Mission Statement

Wolcott College Prep, an independent high school located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, offers an exemplary college preparatory education for students with learning differences, tailored to the strengths and aspirations of each student. Employing best practices, our expert faculty is committed to helping each student achieve academically, communicate effectively, and grow socially as well as develop the self-awareness, confidence, and resilience to thrive in college and beyond. As valued members of our intentionally diverse and close-knit community, Wolcott students develop a sense of purpose and responsibility to themselves and others.

Position Summary:

Wolcott College Prep is currently seeking a temporary high school Learning Specialist dedicated to teaching to the strengths of college-bound students with learning differences to join our team of professionals. Expertise in supporting students with dyslexia, learning disorders, and ADHD with strength based instructional methods is desired. Wolcott College Prep offers in-person instruction, and this position requires in-person teaching. The Learning Specialist also collaborates with faculty across the curriculum and content areas to: create deeper curricular connections, embed strategies and scaffolds into classroom instruction, and, when needed, develop individualized approaches for students.

Learning Strategist Responsibilities:

• Providing academic support services for students including, but not limited to: executive functioning skills, study skills, and learning plan development.
• Assisting students in recognizing their strengths and maximizing their academic performance and educational outcomes.
• Creating and tracking individual learning plans, focusing on strengths and challenges
• Developing strengths and understand learning styles
• Imparting strategies to achieve academic success
• Guiding the development of academic skills
• Modeling problem-solving
• Facilitating collaboration with faculty
• Promoting self-advocacy
• Reflecting on individual student growth and progress
• Developing metacognition (ability or awareness of how you think and learn)
• Conducting student-led learning plan meetings
• Using technological tools to enhance executive function and academic skills
• Leading workshops on a range of topics, including: Executive Functioning, Growth Mindset, Reflections on Teachers Comments, Interview Skills, Self-Awareness, College Essay Writing and the Application Process

Required Skills/Abilities:

Education and Experience: 

• Previous experience teaching college bound high school students with learning differences preferred.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, Certificates, Licenses
• Registrations: Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsements preferred.
• LBSI preferred

Salary:

• Commensurate with experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, write, type, speak, and listen. In addition, the employee may occasionally be required to bend, twist, reach and climb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, peripheral and distant vision.
• The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet/moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.
• The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
• The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Wolcott College Prep does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or religion in the administration of its hiring policies.

Ability to commute/relocate: 

• Chicago, IL 60622: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person