In-Person Learning Specialist — Inclusive Education

Perelman Jewish Day School; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Perelman Jewish Day School in the Philadelphia area is seeking a Learning Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year to support students with learning differences. Full-time preferred, part-time considered; start as soon as possible.

The Learning Specialist will collaborate with the Principal, Learning Support Coordinator, Behavioral Support, and SEL teams to develop accommodations, assess progress, and maintain records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education; graduate degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of developmental needs of young children and appropriate curricula.
• Deep knowledge of learning disabilities, psycho-educational tests, reports, and assistive technology.
• Differentiated instructional strategies across the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Partner proactively with faculty and administration to support diverse learners with academic, social, and behavioral needs.
• Observe and evaluate individual students displaying academic or behavioral difficulties and assess their learning strengths and challenges.
• Provide research-based instruction including lead a multi-aged self-contained classroom, co-teach inclusion classes, small group and one-on-one support.
• Develop student accommodation/learning plans with goals in partnership with the Coordinator of Learning Support.
• Provide regular written student-progress reports to the school and parents with assessment results.
• Maintain confidential student records and documentation of sessions, meetings, and assessments.
• Coordinate and facilitate communication between student, family, school, and other professionals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's in Special Education

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Google Classroom

iPad proficiency

Job description

Perelman Jewish Day School in the Philadelphia area is seeking a Learning Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year to support students with learning differences. Full-time preferred, part-time considered; start as soon as possible.

The Learning Specialist will collaborate with the Principal, Learning Support Coordinator, Behavioral Support, and SEL teams to develop accommodations, assess progress, and maintain records.