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Learning Skills Teacher
Faculty / Full-Time
Kents Hill School, Readfield, ME
Learning Skills Teacher
Position Overview
This position, with a start date of August 15, 2024, will join the Akin Learning Center as a learning skills teacher. This full-time, 10 month teaching position will involve one-on-one and small group academic coaching with high school level neurodiverse learners. The position will also include serving as an advisor to a small group of students, actively participating in the residential life program, and supervising two seasons of afternoon activities.
Specific Duties:
- Teach 6 periods of learning skills classes in the Akin Learning Center focusing on study skills, executive functioning training, and content-driven work. Students are taught either one-on-one or in small groups.
- Consult with the Director of Student Support on the development of individual learning plans for Learning Center students.
- Work closely with classroom teachers to support positive learning strategies for neurodiverse learners, understand student strengths and challenges, and ensure that classroom accommodations are understood and met.
- Maintain contact with families and educational consultants to inform of student progress.
- Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and pursue continuing education and professional development in order to remain current on research in the field of neurodiversity and academic coaching strategies.
- Participate in the residential life program through evening and weekend duty responsibilities and the supervision of 2 afternoon activities
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Experience with teaching learning strategies and academic coaching of high school students
- Knowledge and training in learning issues and interventions
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a letter of interest and resume to the Human Resources Manager at HR@kentshill.org with the subject line “Learning Skills Teacher.”
Kents Hill School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Kents Hill School
Readfield, ME
High School, Post Graduate
Day, Boarding
All Gender
