THE OPPORTUNITY
Avenues is seeking a Part-Time Learning Specialist (4 days per week) to join the team of inspiring educators in the Upper Division, grades 6-12. The Learning Specialist will ensure that students have the skills and support they need to be successful.
Responsibilities
The Learning Specialist’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Student Support
- Support, supplement, and extend classroom literacy, math, and writing instruction using research based methods
- Create learning plans for students and support teachers to implement these plans
- Administer, score and analyze informal assessments
- Provide short-term interventions and support around executive functioning and study skills for students
- Collaboration
- Work in partnership with other members of the Student Success Team, classroom teachers, and divisional leadership to ensure that each student's academic skills are progressing
- Create and maintain clear systems of communication between home, school, and any outside providers in order to support student success