Learning Specialist, Prep

Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit university with a 200-acre campus located along the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprised of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students pursuing degrees within 5 schools: The College of Arts and Sciences, The Charles F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and School of Education and Human Development. As an expression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfield embraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering ethical and religious values.

Job Description:

Fairfield College Preparatory School, an all-boys Jesuit, Catholic high school of excellence located on the campus of Fairfield University for students in ninth through twelfth grade, is currently accepting applications for a Learning Specialist (ten month position)

Fairfield Prep Mission Statement

Fairfield College Preparatory School is a Jesuit, Catholic School of excellence forming young men of intellectual competence, who possess the conscience to make wise decisions, a compassion for others, and a commitment to justice in our global society.

Fairfield Prep Vision Statement

Fairfield College Preparatory School strives to be a reflective community of faith, in which students revere their relationship with God and with one another. We are committed to graduating transformational leaders who will respond to global and ecological challenges in an interconnected world marked by profound change.

Department: Academic Support

Reports To: Director of Academic Support

Basic Function: Provide learning support to students with diverse learning needs in individual and small group settings

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Secondary or Special Education. Masters Degree or the current pursuit of a Masters Degree is preferred.
  
  
• Extensive knowledge of learning differences and effective teaching practices for students with disabilities
  
  
• Knowledge of relevant technology and other resources to aid student learning
  
  
• Familiarity with Individualized Education Plans and 504 Accommodation Plans
  
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  
  
• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, and school administration.
  
  

Essential Functions:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with diverse learning needs, individualizing support based on the learning needs of each student
  
  
• Help students to develop effective learning strategies that promote academic growth
  
  
• Use school platforms (PrepConnect, Schoology) to track student work and identify areas of need
  
  
• Regularly assess student progress and determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques
  
  
• Provide frequent communication with parents to support academic progress at home
  
  
• Help students utilize assistive technology and other resources to facilitate learning
  
  
• Provide consultation to classroom teachers regarding instructional interventions and accommodations to meet the needs of students with disabilities
  
  
• Engage in ongoing professional development to keep up-to-date on best teaching practices, effective strategies and resources for students with learning needs
  
  
• Work in collaboration with the Director of Academic Support to identify and remediate student learning issues as they arise
  
  
• Assist in developing appropriate interventions for a broader group of students who are struggling to make sufficient academic progress
  
  
• Provide regular updates to administration regarding student progress.
  
  
• Support the Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity of Fairfield Prep.
  
  

This position is based at Fairfield College Preparatory School’s Fairfield, CT campus and is not eligible for immigration assistance.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain, and should not be interpreted as containing, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

Please use this link to apply for the position online.

Category:

Prep - Admin

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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