Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls, educating students in Pre-K through 12. As part of an international network, we are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria", these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education, and charge our community with a unified educational mission.

At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community

Position: Middle School Learning Specialist
Reports to: Middle School Division Head
Direct Reports: None
FLSA: Exempt, full time
Date Posted: March 24, 2017
Expected Start: August 29, 2017

We are seeking an experienced Middle School Learning Specialist for the 2017-2018 academic year.

The ideal candidate will hold a masters degree, have learning specialist experience in the Middle School, demonstrated interest in middle school education, and the ability to relate and communicate effectively and appropriately with adolescent girls. Strong communication skills and knowledge of learning disabilities required.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include teaching classes to address learning needs of students, supervising and coordinating accommodations and outside of school supports, which include professionals such as, tutors, evaluators, and physicians.

Assist and communicate frequently with families, lower and upper school learning specialist and faculty to ensure the learning needs are understood and supported.

To perform other duties as assigned by the division head or the head of school.
                                
An equal opportunity employer, Sacred Heart seeks to hire outstanding and diverse faculty who work together harmoniously toward the common mission of the school.