LREI (Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School) is seeking a Learning Specialist, with expertise in high school mathematics, to work with our 9th -12th grades for the 2024-2025 school year.

Overview of the position:

LREI seeks a learning specialist to work collaboratively with teachers, advisors, the school Wellness team, outside support personnel and families to ensure the success of all learners in the high school. Through individualized learning support in the Learning Center, implementation of strategies within students’ classrooms, and coordination with outside support services, the learning specialist works to help all those connected to a student to understand their learning profile, and to have the tools and information they need to scaffold the student to proficiency in their academic program.

Successful Candidates will:

• Be committed to inclusive pedagogical practices and open to furthering their knowledge and skill set around diversity and inclusion.

• Be open to feedback and improvement.

• Convey enthusiasm for life-long learning and intellectual inquiry.

• Have a master’s degree in education, educational therapy, educational psychology, special education or a relevant field.

• Have a minimum of three years of experience in a school setting as a learning specialist or commensurate special education experience.

Specific requirements of the position

• Based in the Learning Center @ LREI, the HS learning specialist provides academic support to students, 9th-12th grade. Preferably, the learning specialist will have foundational knowledge in algebra/algebra II topics, geometry, and trigonometry. There will also be opportunity for the learning specialist to increase their knowledge by learning from LREI teachers, particularly in the pedagogical practices we use to teach these content areas.

• Training in providing practical, on-the-ground strategies for students in the areas of planning, organization, note taking, and communication with teachers.

• Reading neuropsych evaluations and writing synthesized learning profiles with recommendations for teachers.

• Working with teachers to help them understand the students in their classrooms, and developing teaching strategies to meet the needs of students.

• Meeting with parents to understand students’ challenges from the home perspective, communicating a clear picture of a student’s approach to work, and helping organize any outside interventions that are necessary.

• Teaching and supporting students with identified learning differences during Language Exempt class periods

• Meeting regularly with the Learning Support team to review student needs and progress.

• Meeting with the Wellness team in school, and outside professionals and agencies (e.g. tutors, The NYC Bd. Of Ed., outside evaluators) as needed.

• Remaining current with instructional theory, practice and research that is in line with our progressive pedagogy. Engaging in regular and strategic professional development.

• Attending weekly faculty meetings

• Serving as an advisor to high school students, conducting weekly meetings and leading family conferences. 

• Being an active member of the LREI community

• Other duties as assigned by the Principals and Director.

Overview of School

Founded in 1921 by Elisabeth Irwin (a contemporary and colleague of John Dewey, Caroline Pratt, and Lucy Sprague Mitchell), The Little Red School House has been at the vanguard of pedagogical innovation since its founding. LREI’s goal is to educate students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners and to pursue academic excellence and individual achievement, in a context of respect for others and service to the community. We believe that learning should be active and experiential, with the school providing abundant opportunities for students to excel. We accept students with a range of abilities and talents who can take full advantage of a rich and demanding academic program in which each student is both challenged and supported. We seek to create within the school a community built on understanding and respecting others. Thus, our student body traditionally reflects the racial and cultural diversity of our city, and our curriculum is built on interdisciplinary studies to promote understanding of many cultures. While individual achievement is encouraged and rewarded, our program underscores the value of shared goals, friendship, and cooperation in mastering difficult tasks. The progressive ideals that in 1921 gave life and inspiration to the school — academic excellence and creativity, active learning and innovative teaching, respect for the individual and responsibility to the community - continue to guide the school today. LREI is located in vibrant Greenwich Village and classes venture forth often to use the neighborhood and the city to provide rich learning experiences.

Salary Range: $69,056.53 to $132,556.41 commensurate with experience.

To apply for this position, refer a colleague to the position, and/or view other open positions at LREI, please visit us at  https://www.lrei.org/careers