Learning Resource Specialist

Notre Dame Preparatory School is seeking a full-time LearningResource Specialist for the 2024 - 2025 school year. The ideal candidate will have a Special Education background. Besides the ability to be a team player who is compassionate, communicative, and calm, a working knowledge of Learning Styles, Learning Differences, Executive Functioning, ADHD, Anxiety/Depression remains imperative. In addition to providing direct support to individual and/or small groups of students, the Learning Resource Specialist will be able to read current student data to create individualized strategies for successful academic outcomes. The Learning Resource Specialist can expect hands-on work with both middle and upper level students as well as providing support for fellow faculty members. The right candidate will enjoy working in a mission-driven, religious educational setting. Employment is full-time for 10-months, beginning late-August 2024. Approximate contract dates are August 19, 2024 – June 6, 2025.

Notre Dame Preparatory School is an independent, Catholic, school for girls in grades 6-12 located in Towson, Maryland. Founded in 1873 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, Notre Dame Prep is rooted in tradition but contemporary in education empowering its students to become women who transform the world. The school’s original mission, to foster academic excellence, spiritual growth and practice social justice in its students continues to inspire the approximately 800 girls currently enrolled in grades 6-12.

Job Duties:

• Develop NDP learning plans based on formal educational evaluations.
• Implement NDP learning plans for students with documented learning disabilities in the classroom.
• Build on student strengths.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure that students receive the best possible support and accommodations.
• Monitor student progress and keep accurate records.
• Provide support and guidance with learning disabilities.
• Keep up to date with new developments in teaching methods and educational psychology.
• Acts as the SSD (Students with Services for Disabilities) or TAA coordinator (Test Accessibility and Accommodations Coordinator) for all standardized testing accommodations (HSPT, ISEE, ACT, College Board), assisting parents and students to apply for accommodations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education with Special Education endorsements (Master's preferred).
• A minimum of five (5) years experience through a combination of direct teaching students in a variety of classes and age groups as well as experience creating learning plans.
• Understanding of College Board and ACT requirements for accommodations.
• Extensive knowledge of learning differences and strategies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, and school administration.
• Passion for bettering the lives of students.

Additional Information:

The school seeks applications from candidates who possess a commitment to Notre Dame Preparatory School’s mission of academic excellence, spiritual growth, and social justice.

Interested candidates should apply online at https://notredamepreparatoryschool.easyapply.co and include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references.

Notre Dame Preparatory School is dedicated to the ideals of transformative education. Inspired by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, the school’s founding order, NDP’s dedicated, creative, and extraordinary faculty present an outstanding educational experience, simultaneously rooted in the liberal arts and relevant to today’s society. Through hands-on projects, experiential learning, and foundational coursework, NDP students think critically, solve problems creatively, and communicate clearly. Outside of the classroom, co-curricular and extra-curricular experiences develop their confidence and leadership. The school’s spiritual and justice mission, rooted in the Gospel and inspired by the SSND charism of unity, anchors students as they seek to become loving, just, and wise young women ready to change the world for the better.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Consistent with all applicable laws, Notre Dame Preparatory School will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other bases prohibited by law, provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity, and only valid job qualifications will be required.