Teaching Fellow, Cervone Center for Learning

The Pennington School's Edmund V. Cervone Center for Learning is seeking an individual to fill the position of Teaching Fellow for the current academic year.

The Cervone Center for Learning is a comprehensive program for students with diagnosed learning disabilities within a traditional college preparatory setting. The core class within the program is Compensatory Skills (CS). CS teachers work on a one-to-one basis with students both to help them build on their academic strengths and to minimize the impact of skills weaknesses associated with their specific learning difficulties. Other supports offered through the Cervone Center include small group academic support classes (two to five students) and specialized Upper School classes in English, mathematics, and Spanish. All full-time veteran faculty members in the program are learning specialists, most of whom have a specific background in special education. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the learning specialists who teach in the program, including assisting with in-class support, and (after initial training) teaching classes in the event of a lead teacher's absence. 
• Review leading-edge assistive technology and assist with teacher and student training on devices and programs 
• Support co-curricular or other School community activities

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor's degree is required, with preference given to those with degrees in the field of learning disabilities (e.g. special education, reading).
• Desire to work with middle- and high-school-age students with a focus on individual needs
• The belief that all students can learn if given appropriate services, support, and accommodations
• Flexibility, collegiality, and a commitment to experiential professional development are important to this role

OPPORTUNITIES: 

Beyond the opportunity to be part of a vibrant school community and the distinguished Cervone Center program, the position of Teaching Fellow in the Cervone Center for Learning may meet required student-teaching or practicum requirements for those currently pursuing a master’s degree in the field.  

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The working environment is an office and school environment on a 55-acre campus. The ability to occasionally lift files, print materials, and storage boxes, walk up and down stairs, attend meetings in varying locations throughout campus, and continually use computers and related office equipment is required. Not all buildings on campus have elevators.

This position is full-time. The candidate must be available for occasional weekend and evening work as needed for School events and projects outside of normal work hours.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements at https://pennington.isolvedhire.com