Learning Resources Specialist

Learning Resources Teacher (Part-Time)
School Year 2026–2027

About Chiaravalle Montessori School:
Chiaravalle Montessori School is accredited by AMS and ISACS and is deeply rooted in the educational philosophy of Maria Montessori. We combine authentic Montessori practice with mission-aligned best practices to continuously strengthen our curriculum, enhance programming, and support each learner’s growth.

At Chiaravalle, we value the individual learner within a caring, connected community and emphasize the development of global citizenship. Our teachers observe closely, personalize instruction, and guide students as active participants in their own learning.

Our classrooms are designed to foster independence, engagement, and mastery through choice, self-paced materials, and differentiated instruction within an integrated Montessori curriculum. From infancy through high school preparation, students are supported in a nurturing yet appropriately challenging environment that promotes confidence, independence, and higher-order thinking.

Position Overview:
The Learning Resources Teacher provides targeted, evidence-based literacy and math intervention for students in grades 1–8. This role is ideal for a skilled specialist who is passionate about supporting diverse learners and partnering with classroom teachers to ensure students meet grade-level expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide differentiated instruction through push-in and pull-out models, or co-teaching models
• Apply a strengths-based, student-centered approach, incorporating insights from educational evaluations and assessments
• Set goals for student outcomes and monitor progress
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to align intervention strategies with core instruction
• Partner with families through clear, proactive communication 
• Support and contribute to departmental goals within Learning Resources

Schedule:

• 4 hours per day (morning schedule)
• Monday–Friday, 20 hours per week

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education or a related field, or Bachelor's degree with an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Montessori Certification
• Minimum of two years of experience providing targeted intervention in a school setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBSI) endorsement and/or certification in a structured literacy program (e.g. Wilson Reading System, Orton-Gillingham, SLANT)
• Experience in a Montessori environment
• Demonstrated expertise in structured literacy and intervention design