Learning Success Specialist
Under the auspices of the United Nations and guided by its ideals, UNIS provides an inclusive
and diverse learning environment in which rigorous international programs foster academic
excellence, innovation, creativity and cross-cultural communication to educate and inspire its
students to become an active force in shaping a better world: peaceful, compassionate and
sustainable.
Position Purpose
UNIS’ Queens Campus has an immediate opening for part-time learning success specialists
with expertise in reading, writing, math and executive functioning skills. The learning success
specialist will be part of the divisional Student Success Team under the guidance of the Director
of Student Support and Success. He or she will be responsible for teaching classes and
workshops in study skills and organization; providing in class co-teaching and coaching to build
teacher capacity and skills in differentiation and engaging lessons for diverse learners; providing
one-on-one and small group academic and organization support for middle and upper school
students; and participating in faculty, parent and community awareness and development in
these areas.
Since communication skills are the foundation of education, reading, writing and organization
are central elements of our curriculum. Working with UNIS’ curriculum specialists, Grade Level
Coordinatiors and faculty, the Learning Success Specialist should be a team player; have a
robust understanding of child and adolescent development; and be open and creative in ways to
help each of our students achieve his or her full potential.
Appropriate candidates should also have a broad knowledge base and experience in traditional,
innovative and differentiated best practice pedagogies; possess a thorough understanding of
student assessment practices and classroom implications; be creative in the use of ageappropriate strategies and techniques to help students achieve their full potential; and have
excellent oral and written communication skills for collaborating with students, faculty and
parents. We seek faculty whose focus on children and their learning success is as important as
their own disciplines, who treat their students as individuals with disparate yet valuable gifts and
who are excited to work with early adolescents and their parents.
Candidates should have an advanced degree in special education or related field; possess at
least three years teaching experience as a learning specialist, preferably at both junior
(elementary) and middles school levels; and have a comprehensive understanding of cognitive
development and neuropsychological testing. Individuals with special education certification and
experience are preferred. In addition, candidates need to be comfortable with the use of
technology for record-keeping and documentation of services provided in accordance with New
York State laws; maintain current pertinent data for each student through periodic review and
documentation within the individual student’s electronic and paper records. The individual in this
position will also provide other duties and services as assigned by the Director of Student
Support and Success.
UNIS is an equal opportunity employer is an equal opportunities employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation,
veteran status, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, or physical or mental disabilities
that do not prevent performance of essential job tasks.
Any offer of employment will be contingent on the result of a criminal background check and
fingerprinting.
Rev. 1 September 2015