Learning Services
Jupiter Christian School
Location
Jupiter, Florida
Quick overview
The Learning Specialist provides academic intervention and executive functioning support for K-12 students with diagnosed learning differences. The role focuses heavily on math support through various instructional models and collaboration with teachers and parents.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Mathematics Education, or a related field and at least three years of experience with students with learning disabilities. Candidates must also demonstrate a personal faith in Jesus Christ and active church membership.
Job description
Jupiter Christian School Learning Services (K-12)
Job Description
Founded in 1963, Jupiter Christian School is committed to excellence in teaching the mind, reaching the heart, and inspiring servant leaders to impact the world for Jesus Christ. Jupiter Christian School distinctively educates students in a Nurturing Community to Excel in life and Engage the world. Job Summary: The Learning Specialist supports K–12 students with diagnosed learning differences through academic intervention, executive functioning instruction, classroom collaboration, and accommodations support. This position primarily provides math support through push-in, pull-out, co-teaching, and small-group instructional models while partnering with teachers, parents, and administrators to promote student success. The successful candidate will use differentiated instructional strategies to foster academic growth, independence, confidence, and self-advocacy.
- Essential duties and responsibilities
- Provide academic support through push-in, pull-out, co-teaching, and small-group instructional settings.
- Teach executive functioning, organization, study skills, and learning strategies that support classroom success.
- Provide individualized support and interventions for students with diagnosed learning disabilities.
- Review psychoeducational evaluations, educational testing, grade reports, and related documentation to support accommodations and student success.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of accommodations and learning plans developed by the Learning Services Coordinator.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, and the Learning Services Coordinator regarding student progress and support needs.
- Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential student records and documentation.
- Provide push-in and small-group math support across K–12 classrooms.
- Assist classroom teachers with instructional strategies, accommodations, and student support.
- Supervise and support students receiving testing accommodations in small-group settings.
- Foster a safe, positive, and Christ-centered learning environment.
Qualifications
- Spiritual
- Must have a clear testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior.
- Please review the school’s website (www.jupiterchristian.org [http://www.jupiterchristian.org/]) regarding alignment with the JCS Statement of Faith.
- Must demonstrate active membership and involvement in a local church.
Education
Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Mathematics Education, Elementary Education, or a related field.
Preferred
- Master’s Degree or higher.
- ACSI Certification.
Experience
Required
- Minimum of three years of teaching or learning support experience working with students diagnosed with learning disabilities.
- Experience supporting students in mathematics instruction and intervention.
- Experience reviewing psychoeducational evaluations and implementing accommodations and learning strategies.
