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The Pike School Title: Student Support SpecialistPosition Type: Full-Time Reports to: Head of Upper SchoolPosition OverviewWorking at Pike means immersing yourself in a student-centered culture and a compassionate, diverse community. Opportunities for strategic thinking, innovation, and learning are plentiful.A Pike education ignites a lifelong journey of discovery. We ground our work in building connection, inspiring curiosity, and cultivating the learning and growth of each of our students. A Pike education liberates human potential and possibility to transform ourselves and our world and is rooted in our motto, Non Sibi Solum. We value: Authenticity: We embrace the identities of every person.Intellectual Ambition: We foster curiosity, inquiry, engagement, and initiative in learning.Social Good: We care for ourselves, for one another, and for our community.At Pike, we believe we are building a brighter future. If you are driven, motivated, and committed to making a meaningful impact for all children, we invite you to take a closer look at Pike. The Pike School, an independent elementary and middle school in Andover, MA, serves approximately 415 students in grades pre-kindergarten through nine. The Pike School is seeking a Student Support Specialist for the school year to join the Student Support Team. The ideal candidate will have Upper Elementary (4th/5th grade) teaching experience. This role includes classroom teaching, direct instruction for students in one on one and small group settings, and push in classroom support. The Pike School culture embraces lifelong learning, which includes constant reflection on and evaluation of practices, materials, and pedagogy. Collaboration and effective communication are essential skills for this position, as are a sense of humor and joy for working with students in this age group. Core Responsibilities: Designing, planning, and delivering scaffolded, direct instruction for students of various profiles in grades 4 and 5 in small groups and 1:1 settingsProviding push-in classroom support for students in grades 4 and 5Teaching the 5th grade Study Skills Course where students explore routines, assessment prep, writing practice, time management, and what it means to be a more independent student over time.Applying appropriate accommodations and modifications from diagnostic reports, IEPs, or 504 Plans for students with documented learning profiles and with students in need of interventionCo-planning and consultation with classroom teachers, counselors, specialists, and administrators to meet the needs of shared students through thoughtful communication and participation in grade-level team meetingsAssessing, documenting, and communicating effectively about academic progress and social- emotional development to both the teaching team and parents/caregiversProviding benchmarking, screening, and assessment as needed Desired Qualities and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in special education, teaching licensure in moderate special education, and a minimum of 3 years of experience are preferredA passion for working with students in this age group (grades 4 and 5) and a record of outstanding direct small group and 1:1 instruction in reading, writing, math, and executive function goalsWillingness and ability to support other teachers in delivering differentiated instruction, including meeting the needs of students with documented learning profiles. High emotional intelligence and interpersonal communication skills and ability to develop positive working relationships with all constituencies, including students, parents/caregivers, faculty, and administrationDesire to work in a dynamic independent school as a team player, eagerly assuming necessary roles, and devoting the time required to model excellence in job performanceCommitment to intellectual curiosity, professional growth, collaboration, and Pike's values of equity and belongingCompensation details: 0 Yearly Salar