Posted April 5, 2024
Teaching
10-Month Full-Time
The Teaching and Learning Center at Darlington School seeks an experienced Learning Specialist who is eager to work with students who have diverse learning needs as well take on responsibilities of key features of the Upper School Teaching and Learning Center program such as coordination of testing accommodations and oversight of the the school’s peer tutoring program. A Darlington Learning Specialist fully supports the mission and values of the school and has the primary responsibility for creating the best student experience possible in support of the school’s learning framework, The Cycle of Learning. This candidate should value the craft of teaching and learning and be driven by meeting the diverse needs of learners and supporting and enhancing the academic experience of students across the Upper School. This candidate must be adept at enriching curricular approaches and understanding pedagogy as it relates to differentiation and neurodiversity. This candidate must also enjoy the meticulous nature of the position that requires careful tracking and documentation of academic needs, accommodations, interventions, and testing processes in order to communicate with stakeholders, set goals, track growth, and empower students to achieve success at Darlington. The candidate should value the craft of teaching and learning, and would join a dynamic environment of teaching professionals who are continuously growing and collaborating.
Qualifications
The candidate must have experience teaching middle and/or upper school students with documented learning differences. The ideal candidate will have classroom teaching experience and experience as a Learning Specialist, and hold a relevant degree in Education, Special Education or other related field (master’s degree preferred). The ideal candidate has experience with psychoeducational evaluations as a key reference point in composing and managing support plans for students, as well as experience with administration of standardized testing (eg: SAT, ACT, AP).
Expectations
The clearest set of expectations for a Darlington teacher and Learning Specialist is fully described as our Academic Standards. Specific responsibilities of the position are highlighted below:
Core Faculty Responsibilities