Full Time
Learning Specialist: Metro Catholic School
Metro Catholic School
Cleveland, Ohio
Position: Learning Specialist Location: Metro Catholic School (Cleveland, OH) Type: Full-Time, School-Site Partnership Schools are now accepting applications for the position of Learning Specialist for the 2025-26 school year. The ideal candidate will share an unwavering commitment to student achievement and an appreciation and respect for Catholic culture, identity, and values. Learning Specialists play a key role within the school community, collaborating with classroom teachers across grade levels, serving as a liaison for families, and providing small group and individual instruction to students with diverse learning needs. They support students' academic and social growth by gathering, analyzing, and applying research-based strategies for those requiring additional support.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Modifying curriculum for small group instruction and assessment, employing various instructional strategies, and differentiating for diverse student needs. - Developing IEP’s and documenting data for individual student IEP’s; assisting in scheduling IEP conferences. - Collaborating with classroom teachers to interpret student achievement data, and using it to inform instruction and intervention strategies that elevate student growth, ensuring that the IEP goals/objectives for students are met. - Providing targeted support and remediation to students who are at risk of not meeting third-grade reading benchmarks, in alignment with the Third Grade Reading Guarantee, by implementing individualized intervention plans, closely monitoring their progress, and maintaining regular communication with their families. - Utilizing CKLA intervention guide and other curricular tools to meet the needs of all students; adapting curriculum and provide alternative teaching techniques and assessments to best enhance student learning - Fostering positive relationships with families, proactively communicating with them and involving them in the learning process to support student achievement and well-being. - Actively engaging in professional learning opportunities to learn how to best serve the needs of students. - Analyzing data to create and implement behavior intervention plans. - Building on the rigorous traditions of urban Catholic education and focus on faith formation and development of the whole child – developing self-worth, moral character, a love of learning, and a sense of civic responsibility in all students.
The ideal candidate will have: - A deep respect for and commitment to preserving and building upon the legacy of urban Catholic education. - Experience with data-driven assessments to achieve student academic goals and inform instructional decisions and interventions. - Strong competence in research-backed literacy and phonics instruction. - Proven track record of setting classroom expectations and driving student achievement as a teacher, preferably in an urban classroom. - Knowledge of best practices and proven pedagogical techniques in urban education. - Desire to study and master our core curriculum, and help teachers implement it at a high level. - Demonstrated openness to feedback, and a willingness to be reflective in order to grow as an educator. - Technological proficiency and adaptability - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Flexibility to multi-task, coupled with the ability to set priorities and follow through with results Position
Requirements: - An uncompromising belief that all students can learn - At least three years of urban teaching experience with a track record of high achievement (experience teaching multiple grades with a strong background in phonics instruction preferred) - A bachelor’s degree from a competitive university is required. - Respect for and appreciation of the Catholic faith and Catholic education; must respect and uphold Catholic social teaching. - State of Ohio intervention specialist license preferred, but not required. - Must pass a background check. To apply, please navigate to the "Join Our Team" tab through thepartnershipschools.org. The "apply for this position" button is located at the end of each job description. Please be sure to upload your resume and cover letter. When submitting your cover letter, please describe how your skills and experiences have prepared you for this position. Compensation is $50,000-$70,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Additionally, Partnership Schools offers a benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer organization that values diversity.