Learning Consultant

Job Summary

Duchesne High School is a college-preparatory Catholic High School located in St. Charles, MO. Our mission is to educate the individual student as a whole person: mind, body and spirit.

Duchesne currently has an opening for a Learning Consultant. This candidate must be willing to support Duchesne's mission within the context of a rigorous college prep curriculum in order to promote physical and emotional well-being, along with academic success. This person must possess a high level of professional integrity, and understanding of inclusive education, knowledge of the evaluation process, and the skills necessary to build a collaborative network of support services for students with mild medical and academic diagnoses.

Job Responsibilities

Obtain appropriate and pertinent information regarding students' specific special needs Create a learning plan based on IEP/504/psychoeducational evaluations and communicate students' specific needs to teachers and other school personnel in a supportive manner

Serve as a resource to parents and students

Work seamlessly with School Counselors and other Learning Consultant in the Counseling department

Act as a liaison with the St. Charles School District, including preparing for and attending IEP meetings

Establish/ maintain positive relationships with teachers, students and families with frequent communication

Manage caseload of special needs students with frequent 1:1 meetings

Offer academic support to struggling students (with and without a learning plan) Teach Success Skills classes

Job Requirements

Proven success with adolescents with an understanding of human development/behavior

Strong desire to guide students to success Enthusiastic and encouraging attitude

BA in SPED or related field (can be discussed) Self-motivated and ability to meet deadlines

Ability to work with others in a supportive and honest manner