Job Title:                                            Upper School Learning Specialist

Office or Division:                             Upper School

Reports To:                                        Head of Upper School

Effective Dates: ­­                                2020-2021 school year (10-month, FTE 1.0)

Position Summary

Have you always wanted to work in an environment where new ideas are valued and it is understood that being a part of a diverse community makes us all better thinkers and problem solvers? Wellington is seeking a learning specialist to work with students in grades 9-12.  We seek a dynamic professional who is passionate about providing a comprehensive learning support program through proactive and responsive leadership, advocacy, and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated competency in the cognitive development of adolescents while engaging with a diverse student population.  

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an upper school learning support program focused on the cognitive growth of students
• Collaborate with colleagues (teachers, advisors, counselors, lower and upper school learning specialists, etc.) and educate parents to equip them with strategies for working with early adolescents
• Meet with students individually, in small groups, and inclusively in class settings while balancing proactive and responsive support
• Advocate on behalf of students’ general developmental and/or specific identified needs
• Consult with internal and external contacts to cultivate a broad network of resources
• Serve as an admissions consultant to support a diverse, thriving learning community
• Model a growth mindset in all aspects of professional endeavors
• Maintain compliance with IDEA