Williamsburg Learning LLC Hiring for Student Support Specialist Job at Remote Full Time

About Us:
Williamsburg Learning (WL) is an educational services provider that provides curriculum, mentors, and courses for Williamsburg Academy, Leadership Academy of Utah, and other partner schools. Our mission is to prepare promising students for meaningful lives as principled leaders and we do that by providing transformational learning experiences.

We have several values that are very important to all team members. If these values speak to you, you are excited about the job description, and you meet the listed qualifications, we want to hear from you!

Growth: We seek to be constantly learning and growing both personally and professionally.

Right Action: We strive to do the right thing for colleagues and customers at all times.

Team Player: We each look out for the best interests of the team.

Culture of Belonging: We’re real. We’re authentic. We know there’s more to life than just work, so we try to make it fun and build real connections with each other as we go.

Life of Meaning: We find purpose and meaning in our work and believe we are all contributing to something that is bigger than ourselves.

About the Position:
The Williamsburg Learning Student Support Specialist works with parents and students under the Academics team.
The Student Support Specialist is a part of the Academics Team and reports directly to the Director of Instructional Support. This is school year only based position (August – May), paid hourly. Hours are expected at 20 hours per week and to flex up to 25 hours per week at specific times of the year.

*Applications must include a cover letter that describes why this role + you = match made in heaven.

The role is responsible for the following:

Open Communication and Support between Families and WL
– Welcome new students and families to WL. Reach out to explain your role and establish a line of communication when students are struggling.
– Triage behavioral/mental health referrals to EDs and school counselors when necessary. Support mentors and families with resources as requested
– Ensure WL mentors are trained on policies and best practices regarding recognizing students who are at risk.

Implement WL’s Student Support Model
– Update Director of Instructional Support about overall student progress.
– Track students using WL’s Student Support Processes.
– Identify Green, Yellow, and Red Zone students and respond in alignment with WL’s RtI System
– Contact students who are struggling and log all contact as Intervention in SIS.
– Support mentors in documenting student progress.
– Attend weekly L10 meetings.
– Administer Lab/Tutoring Services in collaboration with Instructional Support Team and Academics Team.
– Use universal assessment tools such as NWEA MAP Testing for progress monitoring purposes.
– Administer and analyze standardized testing data and suggest instructional strategies, as needed, to maximize the probability of student success.
– Use data to help mentors identify students who need additional support
– Assign RtI students IXL skills based on academic needs identified through NWEA testing or mentor communication

Provide Support Services to Students
– Communicate with students via email or meetings to provide weekly support as needed. Continue communication throughout the semester and log all communication in SIS.
– Share insights and guidance that meet the individual needs of students.
– Provide organizational materials that will help students have an accurate picture of themselves as a student and promote good habits.
– Teach students develop executive functioning skills that support their academic learning.
– Collaborate with mentors to provide individualized support to students in alignment with WL’s RtI Tiers of support
– Notify students when deadlines, such as midterms or finals, are approaching, and offer specific support reminders.
– Provide and hold students accountable to academic plans or contracts, when needed.

Liaison with Partner Schools on Students with Special Needs
– Update Administration and Program Leaders about overall student progress.
– Attend IEPs from partner schools as requested/directed.
– Collaborate with partner schools to provide support to students
– Record all communication and intervention in SIS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education (Teaching Certification Preferred)
• Teaching/RTI Experience
• Knowledge of Response to Intervention, Universal Screeners for academics and behavior
• Quick learner with technology and proficient in using email, managing files, and recording and reporting electronically.
• The ability to:
• Work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Manage multiple projects and responsibilities
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in written form
• Take and pass a criminal background check
• Set priorities and adapt to change
• Confidently facilitate meetings and groups(Preferred) Understanding of NWEA MAP Testing and how it can be used in the RtI process(Preferred) Experience with IXL student skill plans(Preferred) Experience with ACT/SAT Prep and Coaching

Preferred Qualifications

• Colorado Licensure in Education and/or Special Education
• Masters Degree
• Understanding of NWEA MAP Testing and how it can be used in the RtI process
• Experience with IXL student skill plansExperience with ACT/SAT Prep and Coaching
• Experience implementing an RTI program and/or Student Support Program

Required Equipment (Employee Provides)

• Computer with webcam, no older than two years
• Headset with echo-canceling mic
• High-speed Internet Service, the faster the better (we recommend 5 or more)

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k with up to 4% company match

Compensation & Schedule

• Compensation: $30/hr
• Start date: July/August
• Schedule:
• 20-25 hours per week
• Monday through Friday. Daily check-in and quick turnaround is required.
• Perform 50-75% of their weekly hours during business hours within 9am-5pm MT.
• There will be 2-3 mandatory online meetings during the week.
• Day-long department quarterly meetings will be held online four times per year.
• A writing or planning sample exercise may be required in the last stages of the interview process.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote