Learning Specialist

Lexington Montessori School is seeking a part-time Learning Specialist to offer academic support to students in grades K-8. 

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Provide one-on-one and small group support/instruction for students in grades K-8 with learning differences including executive function, reading, spelling, writing, reading comprehension, problem-solving and math 
• Plan and execute one-on-one lessons for struggling readers based on classroom Fundations lessons and children’s individual language needs
• Collaborate with teachers to assist in the implementation of accommodations in the classroom
• Provide information to teachers to understand learning profiles; support teachers with observational data 
• Communicate with families, teachers, and administrators about individual student progress
• Work with the School Learning Specialists and Counselor to review, evaluate and interpret testing results, neuropsychological evaluations, IEP’s and other accommodation plans
• Create Learning Plans for students with documented learning differences
• Attend grade-level meetings and all required meetings of the faculty and LMS Specialists 
• Attend annual student IEP meetings 

The ideal candidate will have 3 - 5 years of experience in the areas of teaching, learning support or reading instruction. Master’s degree and certification/training in a reading program such as Wilson Language or Orton-Gillingham preferred. Familiarity with Montessori or multilingual students is a bonus.

Applicants should send resumé and three references, together with a statement of teaching philosophy to Maria-Veronica Barnes at employ@lexmontessori.org.