Long Term Substitute: Lower School Learning Specialist

Overview

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School (SSSAS) in Alexandria, VA is looking to hire a compassionate, collaborative, skilled Learning Specialist to support students in the Lower School (Kindergarten and First Grade). The Long Term Substitute will provide a positive and nurturing learning environment during the absence of the Learning Specialist. The ideal candidate will have experience working with elementary-aged students with diverse learning profiles and a strong understanding of evidence-based intervention practices.

Orton Gillingham training through the Institute of Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) is strongly preferred, though training in the Orton-Gillingham approach through another organization is welcomed.

• Maintain continuity in instruction by working with individuals and small groups, supporting classroom learning and providing targeted remediation.
• Plan and deliver differentiated, skills-based instruction aligned to students' needs; assess and monitor progress and maintain accurate, organized documentation.
• Foster academic confidence, independence and positive learning mindsets; review and maintain student files; conduct informal screenings/progress monitoring; observe students across learning environments to better understand learning profiles.
• Coordinate parent meetings to discuss student progress, ensuring families are informed partners in the support process.
• Collaborate closely with classroom teachers and the Academic Support team; participate in team meetings and student support team meetings when needed.
• Partner with teachers to provide practical strategies for differentiation and classroom support; meet individually with faculty and maintain open communication about student progress, concerns and family meetings.
• Support the school s mission by exercising professional judgment and responsibility.

• Required:
  
  A strong commitment to educating a diverse student body within a caring and creative environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous teaching experience in an early elementary classroom.
• Strong references who confirm the applicant's ability to exercise sound professional judgment.

• Master's degree in Reading, Special Education/Learning Disabilities and familiarity with findings from psycho educational evaluations.

St. Stephen s and St. Agnes School is an affirming and collegial community committed to our mission to pursue goodness as well as knowledge and to honor the unique value of each of our members as a child of God in a caring community. SSSAS is an age 3 to Grade 12 Episcopal day school located on three campuses six miles from Washington, D.C., in Alexandria, VA.

We believe that educating the whole child by tending to their individual academic, social/emotional, cultural, and physical needs, prepares them to be knowledgeable, kind, and empathetic citizens in a complex world. The school values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and seeks candidates who share these values.

Our culture promotes lifelong learning, with opportunities to continue expanding knowledge through cultural competency workshops, DEIB exploration/workshops, support for graduate studies, and conferences.

We have a quick and easy application process. If you would be right for this teaching job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. Interested applicants should apply through the SSSAS website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). For more information about St. Stephen s and St. Agnes School, visit .org