Employment

5th -8th Learning Specialist (Long Term Sub) 

Overview of the Position

Reporting to the Middle School Head, the school seeks a professional who collaborates with the K-4 learning specialist, K-8 school counselor, and administrative team to provide support and services to children and families of a diverse range of learners. 

The 5th – 8th Learning Specialist 

This person will join a growth-oriented and collaborative learning community committed to the school’s mission and core values. The hiring process will include a screening interview, a half-day school visit, and an interview with the full hiring committee for finalists. 

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ongoing observation, assessment, and consultation with the teaching staff to gain knowledge of individual students’ learning profiles.
• Provide curricular support and case management for individual students with identified needs, including periodic assessment, coordination of student team meetings with families, and communication with outside specialists. 
• Draft, distribute, and provide follow-through on Student Support Plans.
• Participate in the screening and evaluation of students for admissions. 
• Provide informal and limited formal assessment and guidance regarding referrals for appropriate outside evaluation and learning support services. 
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Head of Middle School and with the K-8 Park Day learning specialist team, as well as any outside specialists supporting individual students. 
• Maintain comprehensive student records.
• Provide push-in and pull-out (individual and small group) direct services to Middle School students, as deemed appropriate. 

 

The qualified candidate will: 

• A Certificate in Educational Therapy and/or a Master’s in Special Education.
• Experience as a middle school classroom teacher.
• Experience as a learning specialist with middle school students in a school setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Warm rapport with students, families, and colleagues.
• Experience with informal and formal assessment instruments and a teaching approach informed by training in a specific early literacy (Wilson, Slingerland, Lindamood-Bell, Reading Revolution, etc.), multisensory methods, and universal design for learning.

• Familiar with progressive classroom theory and practices.
• Be culturally competent and committed to social justice, equity, and diversity.
• Use a supportive, warm, and clear tone with students.
• Sense of humor

 

Compensation:

Salary and benefits will be based on qualifications and experience. Benefits offered include employer-paid medical with Kaiser or Sutter, dental insurance, a generous retirement plan, and more. 

 

How to Apply

Complete the job application and attach the cover letter and resume here

 

Park Day School believes strongly in the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We seek to identify and hire a greater number of faculty of color to serve as role models for all students. We strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, family-care status, marital status, veteran status, disability or socio-economic background

Requirements and Qualifications

We are seeking an after school teacher who is passionate about working with children, and who will be an excellent team player. Candidates should be collaborative, creative, energetic, and able to engage with a large group of K-8 children.

Qualified candidates will:

• Have experience working with and supervising groups of school-age students in school or recreation (camps, teams, etc.), including facilitating student conflict.
• Be able to design activities and plan curriculum for an enrichment class during the afterschool program.
• Have strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Be dependable and on time.
• Collaborate with colleagues and administrators, and liaise with school day staff.
• Build excellent rapport with families.
• Bring energy and enthusiasm, welcoming families and communicating positive information about students to families.
• Channel difficult communication through the Director of Auxiliary Programming and Enrichment Program Director  (as necessary).
• Be culturally competent.
• Welcome feedback and support, as needed.
• Work at school holiday camps; collaborate with Program Director to determine work schedule on camp days. 

Hours: Seeking someone to work 5, 4, 3, or 2 days a week Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-6:00pm, Wednesday 1:30pm-6:00pm (Plus school holiday camps as needed)

Additional hours available in the mornings 7:30am-9:00am. 

 Salary is a competitive hourly rate based on experience. 

How to Apply

ashley.foster@parkdayschool.org with cover note and resume.

Overview of the Position

The substitute teacher works under the supervision of the Lower (K-5) or Middle School (6-8) Director and collaborates with the other members of the grade level team or division to implement robust lesson plans when a teacher is absent, as well as complete yard and other duties as assigned. The hiring process includes submission of a resume and application, interview, school tour and orientation.

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate experience in working with elementary and/or middle school aged children in an active, multicultural classroom setting
• Hold a university degree or be enrolled in university level courses
• Be trained in equitable and culturally competent instruction and classroom management
• Be familiar with progressive, hands-on, engaging teaching practices
• Hold a valid teaching credential (preferred but not required)

How to Apply
Please indicate your interest in becoming a substitute teacher by submitting an employment application.

Overview of School 

Park Day School offers an outstanding co-educational TK-8 program to approximately 345 students. The school community embraces the ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity of Oakland, is rooted in the tenets of progressive education, and reinforces collaborative, interdisciplinary learning in context. Our student-centered approach cultivates deep thinkers and compassionate and courageous citizens who shape a more equitable and sustainable world. Park Day’s community outreach program collaborates with public schools and community groups to create meaningful service-learning opportunities for our students. Our historical and park-like four-acre campus is located in the vibrant Temescal neighborhood of Oakland, CA. 

Park Day School believes strongly in the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek to identify and hire a greater number of faculty of color to serve as role models for all students. We strive to foster a diverse campus community which recognizes the value of all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, family-care status, marital status, veteran status, disability or socio-economic background. 

Adults at Park Day work to nurture relationships, critical thinking, and compassion so that learning occurs in a caring, safe, and empowering setting for students and grown ups alike. Collaboration and professional development is valued, and prioritized.

Park Day School offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision insurance, and a generous retirement program.