Geffen Academy at UCLA seeks a temporary Principal Learning Specialist to support students with diverse learning styles and to support teachers in their efforts to ensure all students see success in their classrooms.
Specifically, the Learning Specialist will oversee and develop the Middle School and Upper School caseload of students with learning needs. This person will work closely with the Academic Advising and Guidance Counselors and the Dean of Students team and will report to the Middle School Division Director and have a dotted line reporting relationship with the Upper School Division Director, with final jurisdiction of the Head of School. In addition, the Principal Learning Specialist will work closely with the Learning Skills Specialist and provide guidance, direction, collaboration and supervision.
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This position is a limited, temporary position from September 2023 - November 2023.
Percentage of Time:
100
Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
5:00 pm
Qualifications for Position
14
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Qualifications
Required/Preferred
An advanced degree in educational therapy, education, special education, school psychology, teaching and learning students with special needs, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required
Master's degree in social work, counseling, education, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required
Ph.D in Education
Preferred
Strong communication skills and customer service with an emphasis on patience and professionalism
Required
Works independently and knows how to use appropriate resources
Required
Ability to learn new processes and procedures quickly
Required
Possess a high degree of professionalism, integrity, confidentiality and initiative
Required
Ability to prioritize work and juggle many projects at once
Required
Quick study/proactive/willingness to ask questions and push initiatives forward
Required
Experience working with data and generating database reports, and strong proficiency with Google Docs and Excel
Required
Maintains confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
Required
Demonstrated excellent English writing, oral communication and presentation skills
Required
Proactive, with quick and positive response to all manner of situations with poise and quiet efficiency
Required
Experience supervising employees
Preferred
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
07-21-2023
External Posting Date:
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