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Barrie School is a progressive independent school that inspires excellence, intrinsic motivation, and responsibility through innovation in learning. Serving a diverse and inclusive student body, our intentional educational throughline—from Montessori (3 months to Grade 5) to Project-Based Learning (Grade 6 to Grade 12)—cultivates learning that lasts. Our challenging educational experiences unlock intrinsic motivation and innovation in both students and faculty. And our community fosters a deep sense of belonging and honors student voice and responsibility. All of this comes together to create engaged citizens with diverse and inclusive worldviews who are confident to be and advocate for themselves.

Located in Silver Spring, Maryland, Barrie School provides an extraordinary learning environment integrating local, national and global educational opportunities. Our 45-acre campus is home to the world-renowned Barrie Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies—one of the largest school-based teacher training programs in the country—and Barrie Camp, a Washington, D.C. area tradition since the 1950s.

Under the leadership of new Head of School Ben Thrash, Barrie School is primed for an exciting school journey in the coming years. With a focus on the future of learning in schools, Barrie understands the importance of focusing on learning impact and the recognition that schools need to be different to meet the needs of today’s youth. Barrie School is committed to this pursuit.

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To empower individuals to expand their intellectual abilities, develop creative talents, and discover their passions to make a positive impact in a rapidly changing world.

Founded: 1932	Headquartered: Silver Spring, MD
Website: www.barrie.org

Learning Specialist

Location:
13500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
United States of America

Department:
Support Staff

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Years of Experience:
2 - 5 Years

Level of Education:
Bachelor's Degree

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Introduction

Barrie School seeks candidates for the 2023-2024 school year for the position of Learning Specialist, with employment beginning in August 2023.

Established in 1932, Barrie School cultivates intrinsic motivation in students through a progressive and collaborative approach to education. The school serves to empower our students to expand their intellectual abilities, develop their creative talents, and discover their passions to make a positive impact in a rapidly changing world. The school currently serves nearly 400 students in two divisions: Lower School (Infants to 6th grade) and Middle & Upper School (6th to 12th grade). The school is also home to the Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies, a nationally recognized training institute for teachers throughout the region, and Barrie Camp, a day program that serves over 500 families each summer.

Barrie’s verdant, 45-acre campus of open fields, streams, ponds, and forests provides space for learning, play, and exploration. Barrie encourages students to develop their own interests and unique talents through hands-on, experiential learning that promotes 21st-century outcomes, including:

Analytical and creative thinking and problem-solving
Complex written and oral communication
Leadership and teamwork
Digital and quantitative literacy
Global perspectives
Adaptability, initiative, and risk-taking
Integrity and ethical decision-making

Responsibilities

Advocate for students with complex learning profiles in grades 4-8.
Track a caseload of students who have accommodation plans.
Organize and maintain records related to students with diagnosed learning differences.
Support staff with professional development on accommodation plans and meeting students’ needs.
Maintain communication with families of students with accommodations or other learning-related challenges.
Refer families to tutors or other learning supports, as needed.
Teach a Middle School class on executive functioning, organization, planning, and other learning-related strategies.
Participate in the Student Support Team and respond to the needs of students, families, and teachers.
Support admissions by meeting with students and families and reviewing applications.
Run or co-facilitate family education sessions in the evenings.
Run a Fall Expedition or Extended Study Week (ESW) program in the spring of each year.
Perform supervisory and substitute duties as needed (i.e. study period, sub-on-call, car circle)
An ability to diagnose and assess learning disabilities is a plus but not required.
Other duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School or Head of Middle & Upper School.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Special Education preferred.
Minimum 3 years of experience in an educational setting.
Prior experience working with Montessori preferred.
Detail-oriented; positive attitude.
Appreciation for and experience working in a diverse educational environment.
Experience with executive functioning coaching

Barrie's Mission Statement

Empower individuals to expand their intellectual abilities, develop their creative talents, and discover their passions to make a positive impact in a rapidly changing world.

School Values

Respect for self, each other, and the environment.
Academic excellence
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Active learning
Student voice & responsibility

Our Defining Characteristics

Challenges students to develop communication, critical thinking, leadership, and problem-solving skills to prepare them for college and active citizenship.
Accepts, supports, and celebrates each student’s character, interests, learning style, and potential for limitless growth.
Teaches respect for self, others, and the environment through hands-on experiences, collaboration, and diversity of thought and culture.

Candidates must clearly articulate their years of teaching experience on their resume and submit a cover letter expressing their interest in the position.

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience. Barrie teachers also benefit from tuition assistance for dependent children.

Barrie School seeks to hire staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. All positions are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply.

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