Learning Specialist

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About the Employer

Established in 1920, Bentley School is a K-12 coeducational, independent day school located on two campuses in Oakland and Lafayette. Bentley is an inclusive community that shares a vision of transformational learning and respect for the individual.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Reports To: K-8 Director / Upper School Director Position Type:

Full-Time, Faculty, Exempt Bentley School is a K-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two campuses in Oakland (K-8) and Lafayette (9-12), California. Founded in 1920, Bentley School's legacy of excellence in teaching and learning maximizes student success in college and throughout their lives. Bentley is an inclusive community that shares a vision of academic achievement, balance, and the cultivation of character.

Engaging in continual reflection, re-assessment, and pursuit of mission-driven pedagogical practices, Bentley faculty members maintain a growth mindset by observing and learning from each other and participating in robust professional development. Teachers are expected to align unequivocally with student growth and success, establishing pedagogical objectives that are consistent with students' development, reflecting high expectations along with demonstrated flexibility based on student achievement. Beyond the classroom, Bentley faculty members participate meaningfully in aspects of student and campus life serving as role models of compassion, respect, justice, and inclusivity as citizens of the world.

While this position could be located at either campus, our current need is for our Upper School campus providing support to the 9-12th grade students. Criteria: Self-motivated individuals who want to play an integral role in a dynamic school community. Responsibilities (including but not limited to): ? Assisting students both individually and in small-group settings by implementing evidence-based interventions to meet accommodations to support student learning profiles. ? Serve as consulting support to faculty regarding learning differences and strategies to shore up strengths and to address weak areas with appropriate strategies, resources and accommodations. ? Maintaining student-data files, developing student learning profiles, and serving as a lia

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Requirements / Qualifications