Learning Support Specialist - Crescent School

Responsibilities :

• Develop an understanding of the learning profiles of exceptional students, and consult with faculty and parents to determine the need for a psychoeducational assessment
• Interpret psychoeducational reports from external professionals and create a student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Support faculty to develop classroom strategies to promote best practices in teaching and learning (instruction, assessments and environment) to meet the needs of all students
• Ensure the accommodations outlined in the IEP are being met
• Review and edit report cards of students on IEPs to ensure there is alignment between the two documents
• Provide small group and individual support for students on IEPs, students of concern and students recovering from illnesses and injuries requiring accommodations and learning plans
• Develop relationships with parents and provide regular communication regarding student performance
• Communicate with classroom teachers and mentors to keep abreast of classroom and co-curricular expectations and individual performance of identified students
• Lead workshops for all students in the development of executive functioning skills to optimize academic performance
• Inspire growth in students through mentoring and relational teaching
• Build relationships with external professionals for partnerships and referral purposes
• Understand and support student needs on a case by case basis
• Be involved in School life through co-curricular activities and supervision

The successful candidate will have :