Inclusion Specialist

New Roads School provides an inspired college preparatory program from which an authentically diverse student population, mirroring the rich diversity of Los Angeles, develops a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.

JOB SUMMARY The Inclusion Specialist works within the SPARK (Student Progress through Academic Resources and Knowledge) Student Support Program at New Roads and will work closely with the SPARK Assistant Director of Learning and the rest of the SPARK Team. This position ensures that New Roads develops the capacity of its educators to serve a range of learners, fostering an environment that promotes the recognition, appreciation, and encouragement of each person’s full and unique human potential, and provides specific strategies and supports to enable each student the opportunity to actualize his or her full potential. The Inclusion Specialist works, individually and collaboratively, with the SPARK Team to support our neurodiverse student population at the school.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• With the K-12 Director of Learning Support Services and the SPARK Assistant Director of Learning to support students within the SPARK Program, 9-12.
• Support students both inside and outside the classroom by providing individualized strategies that address their unique learning needs, collaborating with teachers to adapt instruction, and offering ongoing guidance to help students build confidence, independence, and academic success across all environments.
• Collaborate with administration and faculty regarding each student to responsibly convey and meet their needs, and communicate with their family.
• Collaborate with teachers to identify and help implement differentiated strategies within the classroom to support all students.

• Experience working with neurodiverse populations.
• Strong understanding of differentiated instruction and learning strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and families.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.