Learning Specialist

Austin, TX, United States of America

Learning Specialist Job Description 

POSITION OVERVIEW 

• Job Title: Learning Specialist 

• Reports to: Head of School

• Location: Austin, TX 

• Status: Part Time for the 2024-2025 school year

POSITION BENEFITS 

• Salary: $25,000

• School schedule with summers and holidays

• Paid Time Off

• Limited, Life, LTD, Dental, Vision & Hospital Indemnity coverage options available

• Annual $250 Benefits Supplement

• Annual Christmas Bonus 

• Work within a supportive Christian work environment 

ABOUT CITY SCHOOL 

For twenty years, City School has equipped Pre-K through 8th grade students academically, spiritually, and relationally to follow Christ and serve others. Passionate about both education and community, City School draws on the Charlotte Mason tradition of living books and the practice of narration. We offer students a strong foundation in academic skills and habits. We strive to embody Kingdom values and priorities by making a Christ-centered education accessible to all; breaking down the financial, academic and geographic barriers to traditional private school education. We cultivate a growth mindset and engage in opportunities to honor others in a diverse community. We seek educators and staff who will expand and carry this vision forward with humility and grace. 

JOB OPPORTUNITY 

We are seeking a dedicated learning specialist to provide individualized academic support to students. You will work closely with students, teachers, and parents to develop learning strategies tailored to each student's particular needs, in order to support their academic progress.

To be successful as a learning specialist, you should have an insightful understanding of effective teaching methods for different learning styles and aptitudes. The top candidate will have excellent listening and observational skills, as well as an empathetic mindset.

The Learning Specialist will: 

• Help students to develop effective learning strategies that promote academic improvement.

• Educate parents and teachers about learning differences.

• Assess students to identify to determine support

• Update parents and teachers regularly about students' progress.

• Keep up to date with new developments in interventions.

• Build supportive, trusting relationships with students.

• Provide parents and teachers with useful resources for the benefit of students.  

• Communicate well (written and oral) with students, parents, colleagues and supervisors.

• Effectively steward all designated school materials and equipment. 

• Attend required staff meetings, special events, and professional development sessions.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 

The ideal candidate will meet the following qualifications: 

• Active member in good standing at a Christian church.

• Have a degree in special education or 5 years experience working with students with learning differences

• Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching experience, especially in a Charlotte Mason educational setting.

• Preference will be given to candidates who hold a teaching license and/or certification with emphasis in special education.

• Speak Spanish fluently preferred 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

In order to be considered for this position, you will need to access and complete our application by clicking on this LINK, submitting your application, resume and cover letter to hr@cityschooltexas.org. Thank you.

City School • 1844 Teri Rd. • Austin, TX 78744 • (512) 416-7744 • hr@cityschooltexas.org • www.cityschooltexas.org