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JOB SUMMARY:  Would you like to work with a very small cohort of students with Language-Based Learning Disabilities (LBLDs)? If so, we are looking for a Special Educator for our Foundations program. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Provide instruction utilizing best practices and proven methodologies to a mixed age group of students
• Conduct initial assessments to formulate academic and social-emotional goals for each student 
• Coordinate with school personnel and parents to ensure student needs are being addressed
• Utilize multisensory approach, modeling and metacognitive strategies when instructing.
• Use micro-units to structure tasks while providing practice and review to reach automaticity
• Build lesson plans that provide specialized instruction for each student according to need
• Monitor student progress, behavior patterns and, in conjunction with the school counselor, address social-emotional needs
• Work closely with parents and communicate with families effectively
• Be upbeat and welcome the opportunity and challenge to change the trajectories of student lives daily

PREFERRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree (Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 or Elementary Ed.)
  
• Wilson or Orton-Gillingham certification or willing to pursue the necessary training to become certified.
  
• Experience working with students with ADHD, executive function, anxiety, and other educational challenges which are often comorbid with LBLD.
• Experience teaching thematically, in ways that capture student interests while achieving curriculum standards.
• 3-5 years experience
  
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated skills in working effectively and collaboratively as a team player
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• A desire and passion to help students with LBLD realize their full potential.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires the ability to use stairs, walk across hilly campus, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Candidates should send a letter of interest, and resume to Amy Jolly, Head of School to employment@applewild.org (please indicate position in subject line).