High School Learning Specialist For Math And Science

Salary Range: $76,000 - $168,000. The position on the scale will be based on years of teaching experience and education.
The Dalton School, a progressive K-12 gender-inclusive school in Manhattan's Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child-centered approach and exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the foundation of a Dalton education, our faculty meets each student's evolving needs, interests, and abilities and fosters diversity as an integral part of school life. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others within the School and the broader community.
The Dalton High School is seeking a full-time Math and ScienceLearning Specialist to start in September 2024. The ideal candidate will be open-minded, flexible, empathetic, collaborative, and kind. A demonstrated commitment to equity is critical.
Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized and small-group instruction in the following content areas: algebra, geometry, precalculus, calculus, statistics, biology, chemistry, and physics.
• Support students in developing efficient and effective organizational skills, note-taking skills, time management, and general study skills in Math and Science.
• Encourage students to develop self-confidence, independence, and self-advocacy skills; model and foster a growth mindset.
• Help ninth graders transition from middle to High School by providing differentiated instruction and collaborating with teachers and advisors.
• Assist in proctoring students with accommodations.
• Communicate and collaborate with the Learning Support team, psychologists, faculty, House Advisors, HS Administration, and families to meet students' needs.
• Document student progress via frequent email updates and twice-yearly narrative reports.
• Participate in regular faculty, staff, committee meetings, school functions, and school-wide professional development activities during and after school hours.
• Engage in professional development to meet the learning needs of adolescents with learning differences.
• Perform related duties and administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Math, Science, or other STEM subject.
• At least three years of experience working with middle or High School students who have learning differences and collaborating with teachers in individualizing strategies.
• Knowledge of educational and assistive technologies is highly desired.

The Dalton School actively seeks to forward the equity and diversity of our community in our admissions, programs, and hiring. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability or sexual orientation in administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics and other school-administered programs.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to the employment portal using the following link - https://www.dalton.org/employment-opportunities
Notice to Applicant: COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
We appreciate your interest in employment at The Dalton School. We would like to note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.