DETROIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

Position Learning Support Consultant
Department Middle School
Available August 2025
Detroit Country Day School is a private, independent, co-educational, non-denominational, preschool through grade 12, college preparatory school focused on a well-rounded liberal arts education. Emphasis on academics, arts, athletics, and character development is prevalent across the curriculum. DCDS believes diversity, equity, and inclusion are educational imperatives for the intellectual, social, and moral growth of every child. We honor the dignity of every human being and value differences that exist and are expressed throughout our vibrant school.

POSITION SUMMARY

Oversee and teach in Learning Support Program (LSP) classes for participating students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Education required, masters preferred.
• Michigan Reading Specialist (BR) endorsement preferred
• Must have excellent oral and written communications skills and be able to interface positively and effectively with students, parents, administration, and faculty
• Knowledge about learning disabilities, accommodations, and learning strategies is preferred
• Knowledge of or experience in independent schools is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of middle school teaching experience in an educational setting
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality, in communication and documentation
• Proficient and enthusiastic user of technology
• Preference to candidates with coaching experience or expressed willingness to coach or direct activities

• Under the supervision of the Director of Learning Support, oversee and teach in Learning Support Program (LSP) classes for participating students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, which includes:
• Design individualized interventions aligned to students’ evaluations and report recommendations
• Development of supplemental academic instruction aligned to individual student needs in content areas
• Provide support on classwork and homework assignments by re-teaching or reviewing challenging concepts, offering instruction on specific study strategies, implementing organizational systems, and more
• Collaborate with teachers to support student success by conducting classroom observations and providing specific interventional strategies
• Coordinate assessment accommodations for qualified students, including,
• Collaboration with the student, their family, and teachers to develop an accommodation usage plan.
• Serve as a test proctor and manage coverage to provide a separate location/extended time for qualified students
• Attend and participate in all grade level, goal meetings, and Student Support Team meetings to discuss, hear, and share student concerns/progress
• Write, coordinate, maintain and distribute student accommodations plans to teachers and parents, while enforcing confidentiality, distribution, and accessibility
• Demonstrate cultural competency for the diversity of identities and experiences and an orientation toward equity and inclusion
• Athletic coaching and/or extracurricular activities are encouraged.