Position Title:             Learning Specialist /Beginning Spanish Teacher  Long Term Substitute

FLSA Classification: Full-time, temporary – Exempt, 3-month schedule of duties 

Position Purpose: This substitute position consists of part of the day as a Learning Specialist, along with two sections of Spanish. Learning specialists provide individualized academic support to students under the supervision of the Director of Student Support.  The Spanish teacher position is for two Spanish 2 high school sections and the substitute will be mentored by the Spanish department chair..

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide intensive and individualized academic support to students
• Develop student’s study, organizational, and test taking skills
• Develop and implement executive functioning strategies and support
• Maintain close communication with teachers, parents, and outside professionals to create a team approach to support student
• Help students develop self-advocacy skills
• Teach 1 block of Spanish 2 and 1 block of Honors Spanish 2

General Responsibilities:  

• Support and further the school’s mission, vision, and values
• Actively engage in the life of the school and participate in related teaching duties, as needed
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students
• Celebrate and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the classroom and community in alignment with the school’s Diversity and Inclusion Statement  

Other Considerations::  

• Monthly Salary range: $4,833 - $5,250
• Start date: Feb. 10, 2024

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates an understanding of the intellectual, social, and emotional development of student learners

• Able to develop strong and trusting relationships with students
• Able to provide academic support using a variety of strategies or approaches to meet the needs of the student
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related subject

•  A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of the school 

• Strong teaching ability with a clear enjoyment of working with children and outstanding interpersonal skills 
• Commitment to equity and inclusion  
• Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the respective academic programs 
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Willingness and ability to work in a highly-demanding environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts 
• Ability and willingness to attend and work occasional overnight field trips 
• Ability to travel safely and comfortably across a campus 
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time 
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs 
• Work primarily in a traditional, climate-controlled classroom environment and work intermittently in outside weather conditions consistent with San Pedro weather  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: No person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability/handicap, or religion, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in the school’s employment opportunities.

To apply, please forward cover letter and resume to yholguin@rollinghillsprep.org

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