Learning Center Specialist

Seeking an experienced Learning Center Specialist. Candidates should be highly motivated to grow professionally, work collaboratively and to become part of our professional learning community.

Seattle Hebrew Academy is a Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School, serving the greater Seattle community for over 70 years. SHA provides exceptional academics and inspired Judaic Studies to students from Early Childhood through 8th Grade.

Seattle Hebrew Academy supports teacher growth and development through professional mentoring, peer mentoring, professional development, teacher collaboration and opportunities for growth.

Primary skills and responsibilities:

Provide pull-out services for students who require individualized academic instruction
Provide push-in services for students who need in-class academic support
Provide testing accommodations and support for all students
Partner with students, parents, and instructors to develop and implement individual student learning plans
Provide ongoing consultations to teachers and school staff regarding student progress
Attend Learning Center, Grade Level, and staff meetings
Collaborate with contracted tutors and support specialists
Participate as part of academic team to support student progress
Coordinate with Director of Gesher Program to develop and maintain student support schedule
Develop a learning environment that is conducive to learning and inspires student growth
Participate in department, school and parent meetings
Communicate effectively with parents, students and colleagues;
Participate in school-wide professional development, and seek continual feedback
Flexibility, maturity and a sense of humor
Ability to work efficiently in a Microsoft Windows using Office, Google Suite, and learn new technology

Required Education & Experience:

Current Washington State teaching certificate
Special Education Degree preferred
Reading intervention training in SIPPS, Wired for Reading, Slingerland, etc.
Knowledge of reading, writing, math, and executive functioning development processes
Strong knowledge of Elementary and/or Middle School content areas and state learning requirements
Effective oral and written communication skills
Knowledge and ability to assess student learning and set individual learning goals based on assessment outcomes
Willingness to work closely with colleagues in a mentoring relationship
Commitment to ongoing individual professional growth

Please send cover letter and resume to Learning Center Director, Paula Bilstein at pbilstein@sha613.org

Salary commensurate with experience.