Job description

The Cordele Agency is leading the search for a Learning Resource Center Coordinator for an independent school in Savannah, Georgia.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review all psychoeducational reports provided to the school, providing direction in the use of the report to develop a school-based learning plan for qualified students.
• Develop learning plans for Upper, Middle, and Lower school students and communicate to division heads, parents, and faculty and place in student record
• Set and conduct initial and annual meetings with parents and teachers to review accommodations, as needed
• Monitor the progress of students being served by the Learning Resource Center, including periodic conferences with classroom teachers, parents, and tutors
• Support families in cases where outside resources are needed; coordinate and collaborate with outside resource agencies contracted by families for learning support
• Facilitate testing for students who qualify for extended time and/or small group accommodations
• Conduct professional development and maintain ongoing guidance and support for faculty, highlighting best practices related to classroom success for students with learning differences
• Assist teachers and division heads by reading and interpreting psychological evaluations/504 plans/IEP
• Offer suggestions for classroom accommodations
• Attend conferences as needed
• Review student files during the admission process
• Maintain a locked, centralized file of psychoeducational reports for Upper, Middle, and Lower Schools
• Maintain detailed records of all students providing any form of medical or psychological testing related to learning differences.
• Develop effective managements systems, including appropriate forms and records for the Learning Resource Center programs, staff, and students
• Interview and hire tutors; maintain tutor contracts
• Process tutor time sheets
• Discuss tutoring options with parents, including payment process; maintain student contracts
• Create tutoring schedule and share information with parents, students, and tutor

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) in special education or school psychology.
• Two or more years of classroom teaching experience are strongly preferred, with exceptions granted for outstanding candidates with demonstrated teaching skill and talent.
• Experience working with students in setting of individualized instruction or learning accommodations
• Knowledge of best practices and programs to support students with learning differences
• A preference for candidates with knowledge of, and/or experience working in, an independent school environment.
• The ability to create personalized learning plans, organize and maintain student records, and collaborate/communicate effectively with families regarding student progress and recommendations
• Knowledge of applications of educational technology
• A willingness to collaboratively teach in a team model.
• Demonstrated involvement in professional development and school community engagement beyond the daily classroom assignment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Savannah, GA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• classroom teaching: 2 years (Required)
• independent school: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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