Maintain and manage a caseload of students with documented learning differences, ensuring their individual needs are met within the high school program.
Provide direct support to students, focusing on executive functioning, study strategies, and self-advocacy skills.
Analyze neuropsychological and educational evaluations to determine eligibility for school-based services and accommodations.
Develop, implement, and monitor accommodation plans that are seamlessly integrated into students' daily classroom experiences.
Serve as a member of the Learning and Counseling Department, participating in multidisciplinary team meetings to support student wellness and academic success.
Facilitate regular communication with parents regarding student progress, external evaluations, and transition planning.
Collaborate with classroom teachers to translate individualized accommodation plans into actionable classroom strategies that meet students' diverse learning needs.
Manage the submission and approval process for standardized testing accommodations, serving as the primary liaison between families and testing boards.
The Learning Coordinator reports to the High School Principal and is evaluated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Full time teachers are expected to work a 40 hour week and the required number of days as stipulated in the Faculty Association contract.
All teachers are expected to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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About the Department
At the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, students in Nursery through Grade 12 experience a world-class educational journey. Founded in 1896 by John Dewey as a place for educators to develop and explore novel approaches to pedagogy and curriculum, Lab continues to provide excitement and imagination in learning to this day. Academic rigor, experiential learning, and intellectual discourse are hallmarks of a Lab education. Lab educators are recognized for excellence in teaching and pride themselves on innovation in the classroom. Students in every grade have access to unparalleled resources, and all members of the Lab community benefit by partnerships and connections with the University of Chicago. Families who choose Lab care deeply about curiosity, inquiry, and creativity.
No less than scholarship, Lab's mission prioritizes honoring diversity and exhibiting kindness. We are committed to building and supporting a teaching and learning community where young people see aspects of their backgrounds and identities reflected around them, where they feel a deep sense of belonging, and where they discover and use their voices to full effect. Today, 53-59 percent of Lab's student body are students of color. Families report speaking nearly 40 different languages in their homes. Approximately 60 percent of Lab families are also affiliated with the University of Chicago. Half of our families live in Hyde Park, and the rest come from across Chicago, the suburbs, and northwestern Indiana. Inclusion is a fundamental value at Lab, such that we celebrate every facet of community members' identities, and even where we disagree, we emphasize respect, civility, and maintaining a spirit of community.
Lab seeks the finest employees to join our vibrant learning community. We employ people with a wide range of skills and training in many different disciplines, who have in common a love of learning and the wish to inspire that same love of learning in young people. We seek candidates for employment who thrive in an educational environment. We provide a great professional home for those committed to collaboration, ongoing personal and professional growth, and cultivating positive relationships. In turn, we strive to ensure that Lab is a joyful, welcoming, and inspiring place to work. Through our connection to the University, faculty, staff, and administrators enjoy benefits and opportunities that would be nearly impossible to match in any other environment.
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Job Summary:
The University High School Learning Coordinator is a vital member of the Learning and Counseling team and is dedicated to ensuring every student feels seen, supported, and challenged. They demonstrate a commitment to removing barriers to learning, ensuring support services are accessible and sensitive to a diverse student body. The Learning Coordinator provides direct service to students with and without learning differences to help them discover their unique strengths and build essential academic skills. By developing individualized accommodations plans, partnering with teachers to cultivate inclusive learning environments, and guiding families through the standardized testing accommodations process, the Learning Coordinator helps foster a culture where every student can thrive. The anticipated start date for this position is 8/24/2026.
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