ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches in Learning Services Program (5/6 periods + 1 prep).

• Implements the program’s curriculum and tracks student progress.  Provides assigned students with study skills instruction and fosters their academic independence.

• Implements instructional strategies as specified in students’ learning plans and tracks student progress. Confers with students on their progress.

• Creates a supportive environment in assigned sections. 

• Works collaboratively with department members and the Director to meet student needs.

• Manages students in the Learning Services Program along with engaging the JHS tutors to respond to learning needs.

• Collaborates and communicates with classroom teachers to support students’ learning and meeting class expectations.

• Collaborates with the Academic Success Specialist to create written learning plans with appropriate interventions that will optimize students’ success for all students in support programs.

• Provides effective communication and partnership with parents and students regarding academic progress and remediation.

• Responds to the responsibilities as delegated by the Director of Learning Services.

• Keeps updated on the content and learning objectives of the courses where students in Academic Support and/or Academic Coaching are enrolled.

• Advocates on behalf of students with learning difficulties within the school.

• Teaches in/assists with the summer school program.

• Stays up to date with current best practices for supporting struggling students.

• Identifies an area of speciality or education in secondary curriculum needed to support students with learning disabilities

• Supports students in learning different subject areas.