Upper Grade Academic Support Specialist

Brawerman Elementary School of Wilshire Boulevard Temple – Los Angeles 

Job Description

Title: Upper Grade Academic Support Specialist - Full Time

Position Description:

This is a full-time position at Brawerman West as an Upper Grade Academic Support Specialist with responsibility for working with Grades 3-6 students with varying challenges in accessing the curriculum. This is a highly collaborative position, requiring both expertise and flexibility. The Upper Grade Academic Support Specialist is responsible for coordinating accommodations for students and supporting teachers, in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Director of Student Support. As a member of the Brawerman West Academic Support Team, the Upper Grade Academic Support Specialist will develop and curate resources to aid teachers in research-based teaching practices, provide ongoing support and professional development for teachers, coordinate and support accommodation plans for students, provide small group and individual instruction for students recommended for support, and provide parents with relevant resources.

About Brawerman West: 

Brawerman West Elementary School of Wilshire Boulevard Temple is a Jewish day school (Kindergarten to Grade 6) operating on the Irmas Campus in West Los Angeles. 

Since its opening in 1999, Brawerman West Elementary School has offered an outstanding academic program, rooted in Jewish values, that nurtures students' cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual lives. Serving about 300 students, Brawerman West is a tight-knit, nurturing community with high faculty collaboration and an active, supportive parent body. We seek creative and passionate educators who enjoy working as part of a team and are committed to learning, reflective practice, and innovative pedagogy. 

Responsibilities:

• Support students directly in 1:1 coaching sessions and in small group academic and curricular support 
• Support student learning by pushing into classrooms 
• Use a variety of assessment techniques to monitor student progress toward goals
• Work directly with educators to evaluate and implement strategies for supporting students
• Assist in identifying students who may need additional diagnostic testing for learning differences
• Interpret psychoeducational testing and design accommodation plans to be implemented by classroom and learning support educators
• Communicate with students and parents regarding accommodations and support
• Maintain accurate and complete records
• Manage and further develop a multi-tiered support process
• Manage referrals for student support through Student Support Team Meetings
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Student Support and the Student Support Team to optimize student growth and support
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration

Required Qualifications:

• Professional background in education with an emphasis on special education and/or educational therapy
• Minimum of 3 years experience, preferably in a school setting
• Knowledge of relevant technology
• Flexible thinker
• Team player
• Professionalism
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in education or related field
• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and/or Educational Therapist Certification
• 3+ years experience providing support to students in Grades 3-6
• Experience using Reading and Writing Workshop, Math in Focus, and Responsive Classroom (preferred) 

Compensation:

• $66,150 to $90,000 based on experience and qualifications
• Salary is based on employment from August through June paid over twelve months
• Competitive benefits package
• Lunch is provided for faculty on school days
• Robust professional development opportunities

How to Apply:

Please send a letter of interest and resume to Include the job title (Upper Grade Academic Support Specialist) in the subject line.