Upper School Learning Specialist - Long Term Substitute presso Columbus School for Girls

Description

Columbus School for Girls (CSG) is an independent day school in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 1898, serving students in grades pre-k through grade 12. CSG empowers girls to discover their distinct potential as learners and leaders. As a leader in the education of girls and young women, it is a vibrant community of more than 500 students, 120 faculty and staff, and 3,000 active alumnae. CSG’s 8-acre academic campus in the beautiful Bexley neighborhood is a ten-minute drive from downtown Columbus, a city bustling with artistic, civic, and shopping experiences. Having just completed a strategic plan to guide the School’s direction over the next several years, CSG offers an exceptional, student-centered academic experience with strong offerings in the arts, an impressive athletic program, and a health and wellness curriculum that is unique in Central Ohio. This combination of academics and skills ensures that CSG students will be well prepared for life beyond CSG. 

Columbus School for Girls seeks to hire an Upper School Learning Specialist - Long Term Substitute to cover a leave of absence beginning December 2025. 

Position Summary: The Upper School Learning Specialist facilitates academic, behavioral, functional, and social-emotional support for students with diverse learning needs by developing strategies for learning, organization, and test-taking. The Learning Specialist provides individualized instruction and serves as a division-wide resource on learning needs for parents and faculty. The Learning Specialist can identify learning needs, spearhead educational testing, interpret evaluations, develop accommodation plans, and administer professional development in areas related to student achievement. 

Major Functions and Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of individualized learning accommodation plans, including development, implementation, instruction, support, supervision, and monitoring
• Coordinate accommodations for standardized tests (PSAT 8/9, PSAT/NMSQT, ACT, SAT, and AP) and school-wide midyear and final exams
• Identify learning needs of struggling students to support classroom instruction
• Instruct students in large group, small group, and one-on-one settings in learning, organization, communication, and executive function
• Manage division-wide support services
• Conference with parents and faculty across grade levels and divisions
• Provide short-term intervention to students as needed
• Attend division and school-wide meetings
• Serve as a member on the Student Services and Learning Services teams
• Serve as SSD for College Board and ACT to submit applications for accommodations and administer exams to students with approved accommodations
• Participate actively in the life of the school, including leading clubs and/or activities, supervising study halls, and possibly coaching.
• Participate actively in all faculty and staff meetings.
• Possibility of serving as a faculty advisor to a group of 8-12 students, providing them with academic, social, and emotional support.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required ; Master’s degree preferred 
• Be able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Command a thorough knowledge of learning styles and disabilities.
• Command a thorough knowledge of specific teaching and learning strategies to address a range of academic difficulty. 
• Be current in specific knowledge and expertise in the areas of differentiated learning theories and practices.
• Be able to translate teaching and learning strategies for teachers into concrete suggestions for classroom practices.
• Be self-directed, taking initiative in fulfilling the responsibilities of the role.

Characteristics, Qualities, Values & Competencies:

• Confidentiality, integrity, discretion, attention to detail
• Organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Effective development and execution of professional learning seminars 
• An understanding of the value of an all-girls education
• A love of learning, a sense of curiosity, and a willingness to collaborate
• Excellent communication skills, a genuine love of teenagers, a sense of humor, and the ability to work well within a diverse, collaborative environment
• Strong computer skills and willingness to learn new computer programs 

Interested candidates should apply on the Career page of our website at:  https://www.columbusschoolforgirls.org/about/careers   and submit a cover letter outlining their interest in and qualifications for this specific position including a resume.

Columbus School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.