Middle School Learning Specialist

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks a Middle School Learning Specialist to provide research-based academic support to students and critical professional development on neurodiversity, executive functioning, and learning differences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field
• Demonstrated leadership/previous administrative experience
• 3+ years of teaching experience
• Full understanding of learning differences, psycho-educational tests, reports, and assistive technology
• Ability to interpret assessments and test results, academic achievement, and diagnostic testing
• Full understanding of differentiated instructional strategies
• Ability to establish a supportive and engaging environment for students
• Create developmentally appropriate curricula to support executive functioning in adolescents
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents/guardians
• Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, and technologically savvy
• High-energy and enthusiastic about working in an academic atmosphere

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plan through HealthPartners
• Nice healthcare (a free virtual and in-person health plan)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Free lunch during the school year
• TIAA retirement plan with generous matching contribution
• Robust program of professional development, career growth, and leadership opportunities
• Sabbatical program
• Tuition remission for children of employees
• Complimentary before and after school care