Learning Support Specialist – 2 Locations

St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls

7320 Torresdale Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19136

Little Flower High School

1000 W. Lycoming Street

Philadelphia, PA 19140

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced special education teacher/learning support specialist to join our educational teams at St. Hubert’s Catholic School for Girls and Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls. This unique position involves splitting time between the two schools to provide specialized educational support to students with diverse learning needs. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the academic success and overall well-being of our students through personalized instruction, collaboration with teachers and parents, and implementation of effective learning strategies and executive functioning skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Support

• Provide individualized instruction and support to students with identified needs, including those with learning disabilities, ADHD, and other diagnosed conditions.
• Read and interpret specialized documentation to develop corresponding accommodation plans.
• Teach executive functioning skills to improve organization, study habits, and time management.
• Administer and monitor testing accommodations for students within the program.
• Teacher Collaboration:
• Work closely with classroom teachers as the liaison between general education courses and the learning support room.
• Provide training and resources to teachers on best practices for inclusive education, differentiated instruction, and Universal Design for Learning.
• Parental Engagement:
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to discuss student progress, challenges, and strategies for support at home.

Program Development:

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the learning support program.
• Assessment and Evaluation:
• Conduct assessments to identify students’ learning needs and monitor their progress.
• Maintain detailed records of student progress and program effectiveness 

Qualifications:

Education:

• Preferred master’s degree in special education, Educational Psychology, or related field.
• State certification in Special Education required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with students with diverse learning needs, preferably in a high school setting.
• Experience in reading and interpreting special education documentation.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with students with diverse learning needs, preferably in a high school setting.
• Experience in reading and interpreting special education documentation. 

Skills:

Strong knowledge of learning disabilities, executive functioning, and effective instructional strategies.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with students, parents, and staff.

Ability to manage time effectively and handle a split schedule between two schools.

Proficiency in using educational technology and assistive tools.

Qualities:

• Passion for working with students with diverse and special needs and a commitment to their success.
• Creativity in developing and implementing instructional strategies tailored to individual student needs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing situations.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with a diverse team of educators and administrators

Candidates interested in the Learning Support Specialist position should send their cover letter and resume to the attention of Kelly Ann Urban, at kurban@archphila.org.

The deadline for application is October 1, 2024

Duties are representative and not limited to those stated above.  Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants. PA required clearances, Safe Environment Certification and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin. The Office of Catholic Education may waive qualifications relating to experience and education if such a waiver is warranted by other considerations.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings.  For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions.  In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese.  Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal.  Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.