The UL (Upper Learning) Learning Support Coordinator and Academic Coach oversees the learning support provided in UL and is an active member of the UL Student Support Team. This person also provides executive functioning support and academic coaching to students in grades 9th‑12th grade. Close collaboration with classroom teachers is required.PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIESLeadershipActively participates in UL student support meetingsParticipates in psychoeducational review meetings led by the Director of Learning Support, as appropriateEngages in an ongoing review of EF support provided and develops innovative ways to deliver programming to students in response to overall and individual needsActs as a resource to teachers seeking to better understand learning challenges and best practices to support student learning in the classroom and on assessmentsAdvises families about requesting standardized testing accommodations. Submits forms and oversees the process.Manages the distribution, completion, review, and submission of teacher report forms as part of psychoeducational evaluationsObtains and stores Release of Information forms, as neededOversees the process for separate testing accommodationsRepresents Learning Support in the development and implementation of Freshman Launch programmingCurates and maintains a resource referral list for familiesCreates, oversees, and delivers parent educationStudent SupportProvides direct support and instruction to students in the development of EF skills such as study skills, test‑taking strategies, planning, time management, organization, and advocacyPartners with students to establish individualized EF goalsPushes into classrooms, as needed, to support academic performance. Lessons may include how to read a textbook, utilizing study guides, and backward planning for projects, among other topicsParticipates in UL Admin parent meetings, as neededCollaboration and CommunicationCollaborates closely with teachers; may advise on ways to incorporate best practices that support EF and learning into their classes, Canvas pages, and/or assessments; may also advise on communicating with students/parentsCommunicates with students/families via Family UpdatesPartners with the Athletics and the Arts Departments to support students with busy extracurricular commitmentsParticipates in UL Excursion offeringsStudent Monitoring and AssessmentMonitors student progress via grades, Family Updates, and teacher contact, and provides additional support to students as neededMaintains notes and data on student sessions and shares with the Director of Learning SupportWrites end‑of‑the‑semester summaries for students with whom s/he works regularlyHelps students who have experienced long‑term absences create a plan for work completionProgrammingCreates and distributes EF resources to studentsPresents to faculty and/or parents on topics related to EF and Student SupportOtherEngages in own professional developmentEmbodies and advocates for the mission and vision of the schoolOther duties as assignedCompetenciesAbility to interface and maintain effective relationships with parents, students, administration, and staffStrong organizational and problem‑solving skillsExcellent oral and written communication and presentational skillsAbility to take initiative in creating programming to meet student needsAbility to maintain confidentialityGrowth MindsetSpecialized Skills and KnowledgeKnowledge of executive functioning and the ability to support the development of these skills in studentsUnderstanding of Social‑Emotional Learning (SEL) and how that interacts with academic and EF functioningFamiliarity with a variety of learning differences and associated accommodationsFamiliarity with assistive technologyComputer literate#J-18808-Ljbffr
