Stone Ridge is seeking an Upper School Learning Specialist Teacher to begin in August, 2023. 

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, a member of the international Network of Sacred Heart Schools, is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls, Grades 1-12, with a co-educational Early Childhood Program, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten in Bethesda, Maryland. With over 750 students, and rooted in the Goals of Sacred Heart education, Stone Ridge inspires young women to lead and serve, through lives of purpose that integrate faith, intellect, community, social action, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.

The Upper School Learning Specialist is responsible for teaching mathematics in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education. 

The Upper School Learning Specialist Teacher will: 

• Teach First Academic Studies Skills class
• Identify students who might be experiencing academic difficulties and work with teachers on how to best assist those students. 
• Serve as a member of the Student Support Team
• Make referrals for Psycho-Educational testing
• Coordinate standardized testing accommodations with students, parents and the College Board
• Work with teachers to develop in-class support structures for students who are experiencing academic difficulties 
• Coordinate with Middle School administrators and Learning Specialists on assisting with the transition into the Upper School for the students who have learning issues.  
• Meet individually with students as needed

The desired candidate: 

• has experience providing learning support services to Upper School aged students
• demonstrates knowledge of pedagogy and instruction as well as flexibility and strong organization skills. 
• works well with and enjoys high school aged students 

Requirements: 

• MA degree in Education/Special Education
• experience in independent, charter, public and/or Catholic schools

An early career candidate is encouraged to apply, especially someone with an interest in developing the pedagogy, career, and profession of education. Compensation includes competitive benefits and salary commensurate with experience. 

Stone Ridge is looking for an educator who is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and who has experience or interest in teaching in independent, Catholic schools, public, or charter schools. Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  

Interested candidates should complete the application on the website, https://www.stoneridgeschool.org/employment. As part of the online application, please upload a resume, list of references, and cover letter addressed to Ms. Courtney Perna, Human Resources Manager, all in PDF format.

Vaccination Policy

Stone Ridge requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (subject to legally required exemptions) as the best means of reducing the risk of transmission and providing our students and faculty/staff with the safest possible educational environment. Stone Ridges defines fully vaccinated in this context to include the booster. Vaccination not only works to protect the individual who is vaccinated, but also protects students who are not yet eligible and anyone at increased risk from COVID-19.