Learning Strategist - Therapeutic High School
Company: New Story
Location: Paramus
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Do you have a passion for education and being part of a
mission-driven organization? Sage Alliance in Paramus, NJ, a
premier therapeutic special education high school, seeks a Learning
Strategist to provide instructional and emotional support to
adolescents in a small school setting. As part of a
multidisciplinary team, the Learning Strategist is responsible for
the delivery of program services, learning strategies, and
implementation of academic accommodations based on thorough
individual assessments to give students the tools they need to take
charge of their own learning. The Learning Strategist will work in
collaboration with the lead teacher(s) and therapeutic staff to
ensure comprehensive academic support for students studying at Sage
Alliance. RESPONSIBILITIES
- Connect, relate to, and establish rapport with teens who
struggle to regulate emotions.
- Provide learning strategy assistance to students and faculty to
build a bridge between the academic and therapeutic sides of the
program and ensure that students learn skills to effectively cope
with daily challenges.
- Provide emotional and instructional support to students as they
navigate their school day.
- Facilitate individual and small group instruction, and deliver
workshops for students on specific topics to promote strategies for
academic success, such as time management, study strategies and
exam preparation.
- Work with students and faculty to determine and implement
appropriate academic accommodations
- Assist students in developing increased self-awareness of their
learning challenges and utilizing resources to create and implement
a self-improvement plan to become active and independent learners
and to achieve academic success.
- Strong verbal and written skills are essential. BENEFITS
Eligible Employees will receive competitive pay and benefits
including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Hospital, and
Accident Coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401K with 100% vested company contribution
- Healthcare, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending
Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Rewards program which allows you to earn points to purchase
items Sage Alliance, is a subsidiary of New Story Schools, which is
an educational organization comprised of schools in Pennsylvania,
Virginia, Ohio, New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts. We offer an
academic learning environment integrated with behavior support
services for students with social and emotional challenges. Our
multidisciplinary teams collaborate with families, school
districts, and community partners to empower children in overcoming
challenges and creating new stories in their lives. New Story
Schools is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces
diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a
drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we
serve. For more information about New Story Schools careers and
benefits, please visit our website To view all our open
opportunities, please visit our career site at . Education Required
- Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field
Keywords: New Story, Paterson , Learning Strategist - Therapeutic High School, Other , Paramus, New Jersey
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