Job Description
Job Description
FlexSchool is a private lower, middle, and high school that specializes in motivating and supporting gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) students. We individualize our coursework to accelerate when possible and decelerate when necessary, always celebrating strengths and meeting students where they are. FlexSchool's virtual Cloud Campus is a fun and challenging learning community for students in grades 2–12.
Why FlexSchool?
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Work with unusually bright, curious students who think and learn differently.
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Collaborate with a team of creative, dedicated educators.
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Teach in a mission-driven environment designed to nurture the strengths and support the challenges of our unique student population.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Manage student accommodations
- Create and maintain a Learning Profile for each student (along with the School Counselor)
- Create PLAAFPs and attend IEP meetings for students
- Run a daily advisory group for the Bronxville campus (15 minutes/day) or manage other teacher/advisors
- Observe classrooms to detect student/teacher needs
- Provide scaffolding for specific students in need
- Coach teachers for academic solutions to classroom management
- Assess reading, writing, and math levels upon entrance to school
- Arrange testing with College Board (SATs, AP, other testing) and ACT and organize proctors for test days
- Apply for and manage testing accommodations for students
- Assess student progress (benchmarks)
- Run articulation meetings
- Run faculty and parent workshops on learning differences and academic support
- If needed, run instructional support classes for individual students (i.e. dyslexia tutoring)
- Work with the learning specialists on other FlexSchool campuses to coordinate programs, support, and content
The ideal candidate:
- Is committed to differentiated and project-based learning
- Has an understanding of various learning styles and coaches teachers
- Thrives in a collaborative work environment
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree
- 2–3 years of learning specialist experience preferred
- Experience with gifted and or 2e students is a plus
This position is remote. The salary range is $65,000-$75,000.