4/26/2020

Laboratory Schools: Learning Coordinator, High School

The Laboratory Schools seek the finest employees—people who wish to inspire a love of learning in our students and join a vibrant learning community. We employ people with a wide range of skills and training, in many different disciplines. At Lab, we value learning experientially, exhibiting kindness, and honoring diversity. We seek employees who share a similar commitment to these values. Lab people are engaged and excited by our mission of igniting and nurturing an enduring spirit of scholarship, curiosity, creativity, and confidence in the youngest members of the University of Chicago’s academic community. The Laboratory Schools is a great place to work and our connection to the University provides our faculty and staff with opportunities that would be nearly impossible to match in any other environment. Interested candidates should apply via our website at: http://www.ucls.uchicago.edu/about-lab/employment

Job Summary: 

The High School Learning Coordinator is a member of the University High School Learning and Counseling Department. The Coordinator provides direct service to U-High students with and without learning differences, works in a mentor-ship capacity with faculty to facilitate differentiated instruction using Universal Design for Learning frameworks, develops accommodation plans that are integrated into students' high school classes, and consults with families to secure appropriate testing accommodations on standardized tests. 

Responsibilities:

• The Learning Coordinator reports to the High School Principal and is evaluated in accordance with the terms and conditions the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Full time teachers are exof 

• pected to work a 40 hour week and the required number of days as stipulated in the Faculty Association contract. 

• All teachers are expected to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2020. Interested applicants should apply as soon as possible.

Competencies:  

• Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and be flexible in work with students.

• Ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and parents required.

• Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion issues, and dynamics in the classroom and in developing healthy, supportive relationships with all students.

• Strong knowledge of course subject matter required.

• Knowledge of instructional methodologies required.

• Strong knowledge of child development required.

• Ability to develop curricula, lesson plans, and assessment tools required.

• Analytical skills required.

• Problem-solving skills required.

• Decision-making skills required.

• Attention to detail required.

• Organizational skills required.

• Computational skills required.

• Creativity required.

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Interpersonal skills required.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team required.

• Ability to manage stressful situations required.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality required.

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines required.

• Ability to use standard productivity software (Microsoft Office, calendar/schedule software, etc.) required.

Additional Requirements​​

Education, Experience, or Certifications:

Education: 

• Master's degree in special education, clinical psychology, or closely-related field required.

• Post-masters certificate in language-based learning disorders, educational therapy, or other related professions preferred.

Experience: 

• Experience interpreting psycho-educational and neuropsychological testing required. 

• At least three years of experience teaching/working with students with learning differences in a high school or outside agency preferred. 

• Knowledge of adolescent development required.

• Ability to teach and develop academic skills (reading, writing, executive functioning, problem-solving and critical reasoning) strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with current trends and strategies for differentiating instruction at the secondary level preferred. 

• Familiarity with frameworks associated with Universal Design for Learning preferred.

• Knowledge of standardized testing accommodation procedures is strongly preferred. 

• Thorough familiarity with PSAT/SAT/ACT/PSAT accommodation procedures and procedures for appeal preferred. 

• A background in student advocacy in instructional situations strongly preferred.

• A high level of competence in the use of assistive technology to support and empower students with learning differences preferred. 

• Experience managing adolescent emotional and psychological concerns preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move in and around the classroom/building to interact with students, faculty, staff, parents, and other members of the community.

• Ability to move class-related equipment/tools, as appropriate, around school property

• When appropriate, the ability to escort children from one classroom to another, in and out of the building during arrival and dismissal, and in an emergency situation.

• Ability to demonstrate lessons, when appropriate.

Required Documents:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Professional references

• Brief statement of philosophy regarding:

  • Ways in which your qualifications can help Lab achieve its goals of inclusivity, equity, and diversity. 

  • Approach to teaching and learning

NOTE: When applying, all required documents MUST be uploaded under the Resume/CV section of the application.

Benefit Eligibility​ Yes

Pay Frequency​ Monthly

Pay Range  Depends on Qualifications

Scheduled Weekly Hours​ 40

Union​ 000- American Federation of Teachers , Local 2063

Job is Exempt?​ Yes

Drug Test Required?​​ No

Does this position require incumbent to operate a vehicle on the job?​ No

Health Screen Required?​​ No

Posting Date​ 2020-02-20-08:00

Remove from Posting On or Before​ 2020-08-20-07:00

Posting Statement:​​

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