National Job Listings

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

As a teaching and learning expert, the Middle School Learning Specialist will provide specialized academic and social-emotional support to individuals or groups of students within St. John School through our personalized, whole-child approach.

ATTRIBUTES:

● Faith-filled. Strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ.

● People-focused. A heart for growing students and faculty.

● Teachable. A learner, open to feedback and direction.

● Organized. Detail-oriented with strong time management skills.

● Positive. A proactive collaborator and team player.

● Innovative. Able to create, problem-solve, and think outside the box.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate 504/IEP or educational evaluations to support the admissions processes and develop

in-house student support plans as needed in partnership with the above Supervisors.

● Work individually with students within the classroom environments and the Learning Center

classroom.

● Communicate with other staff and family members about student progress and struggles.

● Use personalized reinforcement techniques to keep students on the path toward growth.

● Participate in student transition meetings, SNAP service plan meetings, etc., as scheduled

by the local school districts.

Resource Support for Whole Child Development (5th-8th)

● Serve as an internal consultant on whole child development, providing guidance and support

for students and staff; collaborate in a variety of ways to improve teaching and learning

practices.

● Work with staff to assist students who require extra supportive needs.

● Create and implement plans for students displaying additional needs.

● Participate in family meetings to help support the child and school in receiving outside

support as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

● Strong Christian values; a desire to share God’s love with children and adults.

● A bachelor’s degree is required; additional certifications or a focused degree in special

education are preferred.

● Current state teaching certification in one or more of the following areas: middle school,

secondary, or special education.

● Experience working with students with mild to moderate disabilities in the school setting.

● Demonstrated ability to integrate emerging research in brain development, cognition, and

social-emotional health and wellness into professional learning.

● Deep knowledge and expertise in high-quality teaching and learning.

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

WORK SCHEDULE:

10-month, part-time work schedule: 24-28 hours per week following the 2024-2025 school calendar.

Apply at www.stjls.org/employment