Learning Specialist - Long-Term Coverage for

Kent Denver School is seeking a Learning Specialist to work with students in grades 6-12. This is a long-term coverage position for an employee taking family leave from late January 2025 through May 2025. The learning specialist will work under the supervision of the Director of Wellness and will be a key member of the student wellness team. The ideal applicant for this position will have a master's or doctorate degree in psychology, education, special education, or curriculum and instruction.

Kent Denver's learning specialist is an expert in translating current research in neuroscience into dynamic ways of supporting student learning. Kent Denver School does not offer a special education program, but we welcome a diversity of students with different styles of learning. Additionally, some of our students have diagnosed learning disabilities; among the roles of the Learning Specialist is to develop academic support plans and coordinate accommodations.

Essential job responsibilities include:

1. Work with parents/guardians to develop accommodation plans for students with diverse learning needs.

2. Support teachers with implementing student accommodations

3. Manage and maintain a dedicated separate space room, providing students with a quiet and conducive environment for assessments.

4. Offer personalized academic coaching sessions to students, providing guidance on study skills, time management, and subject-specific support. Facilitate small group study sessions to encourage collaborative learning and academic success.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• A master's degree in educational psychology, curriculum and instruction, education, special education, or another related field.

• Commitment to lifelong professional growth.

• A belief in the central importance of diversity and inclusion in the life of the school.

• A commitment to culturally responsive practices to support the well-being of all students in our community.

• Deep knowledge in child and adolescent development and the challenges faced by students in middle and high school.

• Energy, flexibility, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.

• An appreciation for the Vision Statement and Core Values of Kent Denver, and a wish to be a participant in the life of the school.

Stipend:

$10,000 - $20,000 ($2,500 per month for 20 hours/week or $5,000 per month for 40 hrs/week)

This is a stipend, non-benefits eligible, coverage position

Start Date:

(Expected) January 27, 2025

About Kent Denver School:

Kent Denver School is a college preparatory day school of 700+ students in grades 6-12 located on 220 acres in suburban Denver. Kent Denver has been recognized for our leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to fostering a culturally diverse faculty and student body and we are eager to consider applications from candidates who believe in the critical importance of diversity in the life of a school.

Kent Denver School Employment Policy:

Kent Denver School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, religion, transgender status (including gender identity or gender expression), sex (including pregnancy), gender, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, marriage to a coworker, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, veteran status (including Vietnam era veteran status), genetic information, military service, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our school makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. An applicant who does not meet the minimum qualifications of the position(s) for which the applicant applies will not be considered for employment.