Upper School Learning Specialist

Job Details

Job Location: Latin Upper School - Chicago, IL

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Salary Range: $64,622.00 - $114,976.00 Salary

Job Category: Education

Description

Latin School of Chicago is hiring an Upper School Learning Specialist starting fall 2025.

Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces diversity of people, cultures and ideas. Latin inspires its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence.

The Upper School Learning Specialist primarily serves students who are diagnosed with learning differences but also serves as a consultative resource for faculty/staff and parents/guardians, and serves as a liaison with independent diagnosticians, therapists, and tutors. The primary goal of the Upper School Learning Resources program is to assist students as they become successful, independent learners and strong self-advocates.  The program is available to all students and is designed to ensure that students are able to make use of the full range of school-based resources. 

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct learning support to a caseload of two grade levels alongside the other US Learning Specialist. Support can include but is not limited to: organization and time management, note-taking, reading comprehension, and learning and study strategies.
• Collaborate to assist students in their development with the student support team, faculty, advisors, enrollment management team, and other members of the community
• Develop and facilitate academic support services and accommodation plans
• Coordinate school-based testing with accommodations
• Consult with faculty about learning strategies for specific students 
• Initiate referrals regarding learning evaluations and serve as a liaison between the school and external resources
• Oversee the application and appeal processes for obtaining accommodations on standardized tests
• Manage special testing throughout the year for Latin students
• Facilitate related meetings and necessary staffings with students, families, faculty and independent professionals
• Engage regularly with students regarding their academic performance and planning, coach and counsel students for academic success, maximizing potential and self-advocacy
• Confer with parents/guardians regarding student needs and provide outside referrals when appropriate
• Support families on matters that impact learning and academic achievement
• Assist in the development of related faculty professional development programs and opportunities 
• Partner with diversity, equity and inclusion team to provide ongoing support and programming for students and families from traditionally marginalized communities
• Demonstrate cultural competence to students, faculty and staff of varying racial, ethnic, religious, gender, cultural, disability, sexual orientation and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Engage in middle school to high school transition planning and participate in admissions committee
• Participate in monthly student support team meetings to assess overall progress and recommend appropriate supports for individual students
• Attend faculty meetings and appropriate divisional professional development workshops
• Work closely with the Division Director and Assistant Upper School Director to address learning-based concerns/needs
• Commitment to professional development
• Perform other duties as assigned

Compensation:

• Salary is $64,622 - $114,967 annually, based on education level and years of experience as outlined in our Faculty Scale.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in special education or a closely related field
• Familiarity with current trends and strategies for differentiating instruction at the secondary level
• Knowledge of SAT/ACT/PSAT accommodation procedures and procedures for appeal
• Experience in an educational setting preferred
• Experience with psychoeducational and neuropsychological testing
• Background in student advocacy in instructional situations and a high level of competence in the use of assistive technology to support and empower students with learning differences
• Experience working with members of marginalized communities
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated cultural competence, including self-awareness and openness to learning about self in relation to others

Latin School embraces diversity of people, cultures, and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer.

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3/31/25

Middle School Math Specialist (Learning Resources)

Job Details

Job Location: Latin Middle School - Chicago, IL

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $64,622.00 - $114,976.00 Salary/year

Job Category: Education

Description

Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces diversity of people, cultures and ideas. Latin inspires its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a passion for teaching and supporting students in an outstanding academic environment.

The Learning Resources Math Specialist, as the expert in learning strategies and techniques for students with learning disabilities and challenges, will support students in both individual and small groups with a focus on skill development, self-advocacy, growth mindset, and executive functions. Experience working with gifted student populations. Preferred qualifications: Learning Behavior Specialist and/or Gifted certification.   

GENERAL - DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a case manager for students with diagnosed learning differences in grades 5-8.
• Offer personalized curricular support and executive function skills development to students with diagnosed learning differences, ADHD, social/emotional concerns, or weak study skills.
• Manage a student caseload to provide learning support and implement accommodations, modifications, and support plans for students. 
• Partner with external providers (diagnosticians, etc.) to identify, interpret, and implement accommodations, modifications, and support plans to support the needs of students with learning differences. 
• Work closely and collaboratively with faculty members and administrators
• Oversee and report recommendations for students based on diagnostic and curriculum-based data to relevant individuals and/or groups. 
• Provide timely and frequent updates to parents / guardians about student progress.
• Facilitate educational opportunities and programming to various constituency groups about learning differences. 
• Organizes and maintains documentation of student evaluations and other diagnostic assessments.  

MATH SPECIALIST - DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individualized and small group student support for students who need additional Math support via the Math Center and/or Learning Resources. 
  • 1:1 and small group intervention will take place during prescribed study hall and/or LR blocks throughout the school year. 
  • Referrals will be informed by ERB data, Milestone data, and performance in their subject-area (range of percentiles will be considered when forming groups)
• Create a dynamic, inviting, collaborative, and growth-minded MS Math Center for students to explore math beyond the traditional curriculum, and to offer student enrichment. 
• Collaborate with the Math Department to provide in-class support and enrichment opportunities. (clubs, contests, periodic challenge activities)  
• Lead all planning and oversight of annual middle school math contest
• Partner with the Math Department as an advocate for the integration of data analysis, differentiation, and other best practices to support daily instruction and sustain a clear and progressive curricular scope and sequence.
• Explore various summer opportunities for student support and enrichment  
• Coordinate and consult with the Testing Coordinator to expand opportunities for students with high interest and/or strong scores using various assessment measures and the Learning Profile Screener.
• Provide consultation for Math placement process (6th, 7th, 8th grades, and transition to 9th grade)

Compensation:

• Salary is $64,622 - $114,967 annually, based on education level and years of experience as outlined in our Faculty Scale.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Learning Disabilities or Special Education is preferred. Bachelor’s degree is minimum requirement.
• 3+ years’ experience working in the field of learning disabilities or special education including experience remediating underachievement in math, reading, and language
• Learning Behavior Specialist and/or Gifted certification
• LBS 1 certification is preferred (Special Education Learning Behavioral Specialist I)
• Proficiency with the use of iPads and other Mac devices

Latin School of Chicago embraces diversity of people, cultures, and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer.

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2/10/2025

Position: Resource Teacher

The Stanley Clark School seeks an experienced, reflective, and collaborative full-time Resource Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year who is eager to work with small groups of students in grades 1-4 in reading and/or math (depending on identified needs), and with middle school students in grades 5-8 on executive skill development.

Candidates will utilize research-informed teaching practices and feel confident providing targeted intervention for students who require extra support. This position will work closely with parents, teachers, and division directors to monitor and support students’ academic growth. This is a 10-month position reporting to the Director of Early Childhood and Lower School.

About Stanley Clark:

Stanley Clark is a preschool through grade 8 school in South Bend, IN. We seek to employ faculty and staff who embody the school’s mission to inspire and challenge students to achieve excellence in academics, the arts, athletics, and character in a nurturing environment that fosters critical thinking, creativity, accountability to self and others, and the discovery of each student’s strengths and passions. All faculty and staff must have a passion for working with children and be of outstanding personal character.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Apply a range of strategies and scaffolds to support small groups of students’ reading, math, and executive skill development, particularly for students who require extra support to reach grade level benchmarks
• Willingness to support the implementation and interpretation of screening, diagnostic, progress monitoring assessments
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to identify student needs, set learning goals, plan targeted instruction, use formative data to guide interventions, monitor progress toward learning goals, coach students on executive skills, and problem-solve to implement best practices for continuous student academic growth
• Desire to learn and be part of a dedicated faculty learning community that consistently seeks to reflect on and improve their teaching
• Demonstrate a love of working with children and an eagerness to partner with their families and their teachers to support their growth
• Nurture and champion each child’s identity, interests, talents, and skills in an environment that fosters inclusivity and belonging
• Communicate regularly with families and colleagues in a way that demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills
• Serve on and contribute positively to designated committees and curriculum departments
• Exhibit a spirit of professionalism with all school community members
• Perform other duties as assigned, including daily carline duty

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will possess at least a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred), significant teaching experience, and a track record of facilitating student growth through intervention. Candidates should be motivated to stay informed about best practices in education and in the support of students with learning differences. Experience with the Wilson Fundations program or a willingness to be trained in the approach is ideal.

Compensation:

The position offers all benefits afforded to full-time employees, including but not limited to comprehensive health benefits, generous paid time off, paid life insurance, tuition remission, a generous retirement plan, and professional development. Salary is based on experience.

How to Apply:

Submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three professional references to Kelly Goodspeed (kgoodspeed@stanleyclark.org), Director of Early Childhood and Lower School, as soon as possible. Candidates will be alerted before references are contacted.

The Stanley Clark School is an equal opportunity employer. The Stanley Clark School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, or sexual orientation in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs and athletic or other school-administered programs.