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Brimmer and May, an all-gender independent day school in Chestnut Hill, MA, seeks a PK-8 Learning Specialist and LS Support Coordinator who is a collaborative member of the Brimmer and May community, working with Lower and Middle School administration, teachers, and students. The person oversees academic support services in the Lower School, including the tutoring program; reviews all testing; develops accommodation plans; works directly with students, both in and out of the classroom; and helps provide professional development for faculty members. In addition, they serve as a Learning Specialist for both the Lower and Middle Schools, and they are a member of the Lower School’s Student Support Team (SST). The position requires four weeks of summer work.

Essential Job Functions and Primary Responsibilities

Student & Teacher Support
• Serves as a reading support teacher for the Lower School, working with individuals and small groups of students to provide specialized reading instruction using Orton-Gillingham and/or Wilson Reading
• Manages the tutoring program
• Hires tutors and matches students with appropriate tutors
• Orients tutors in the fall
• Creates and maintains a schedule with time & location of all tutoring sessions
• Works with the business office to ensure payment of tutoring invoices
• Observes classes and collaborates with teachers to improve pedagogy to support all learners
• Serves as a member of the Lower School SST

Testing and Accommodation Plan Support
• Organizes ERB test administration for Lower School in Fall, Winter, and Spring
• Works with test administration to ensure that student accommodations are secured for testing
• Proctors testing for students requiring extended time
• Organizes annual reading assessments using the DIBELS-8 reading assessment for Grades PK – 5 and tracks students’ progress throughout Lower School
• Assesses Lower School students, as needed, using resources, such as QRI, WTW Spelling Inventory, and WRMT
• Oversees the full process of educational evaluations and accommodation plans
• As appropriate, meets with families to recommend testing, review testing, and attend IEP meetings
• Reviews and maintains records of all student testing
• Creates and updates accommodation plans for individual students with testing on file
• Reviews accommodation plans with faculty upon creation, or prior to the start of school for incoming students
• Manages individual student assessment profiles that track progress througout the Lower School.

Communication and Other Duties
• Attends Lower School faculty meetings
• Works with the Admissions department on all prospective students with submitted evaluations; creates accommodation plans for each of these students; attends admissions meetings as needed
• Participates in the full life of the Lower School and the larger school community
• Works closely with the Lower School Director of Teaching and Learning and the Lower School Reading Specialist to provide best practices in literacy to support classroom teacher
• Communicates regularly with the Head of Lower School and members of the Lower School SST on student concerns and accommodation implementation
• Communicates and meets regularly with the PK-12 Director of Academic Services
Professional Development, Growth, and Training
• Remains up to date in areas of special education, student support, and best pedagogical practices
• Attends and participates in all Lower School faculty meetings, faculty and staff workdays, and all school-wide meetings
• Pursues professional development opportunities in or out of school
• Displays willingness and ability to grow, learn, and practice self-reflection

Standard and Functional Competencies
• Excellent communication, planning, and interpersonal skills
• Works collaboratively with colleagues
• Responds in a timely fashion to questions and concerns from students, parents, and staff
• Strong computer skills, including Apple Productivity Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
• Fluent with technology, including the School’s learning management systems and educational or assistive technology that supports student progress

Knowledge and Skill Set Requirements
• Extensive knowledge of special education
• Certified in Orton-Gillingham or Wilson Reading
• Five years minimum experience in a student support role and an administrative role
• Excellent writing skills
• Maintains a collaborative spirit and brings a positive attitude and enthusiasm to work each day
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Special Education or Reading is preferred

Brimmer is an equal opportunity employer. We select the most qualified applicant for the position based on job-related qualifications, regardless of age, race, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, familial or marital status, national origin, ancestry, or any other characteristic protected from discrimination under state or federal law. As an inclusive community, we welcome candidates who will enhance the diversity of our school, especially those who self-identify as BIPOC.