K-8 Learning Specialist: Neurodiversity & Learning Support

New Roads School Employment Opportunities; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

New Roads School is seeking a K-8 Learning Specialist within the Student Support Program. You will work with the K-8 Assistant Director of Learning to enhance educator capacity and provide targeted strategies and supports for neurodiverse learners across K–8.

You will collaborate with teachers, families, and service providers to implement differentiated instruction, monitor accommodations, and contribute to curriculum development and admissions activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s or equivalent in Educational Psychology, Educational Therapy, or Neuropsychology.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Extensive knowledge of learning differences and diversity.
• Strong collaboration skills with children and adults.
• Understanding of motivating students from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and best practices.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the role and coaching experience.
• Background with instructional coaching and curriculum/assessment development.
• Experience with executive function interventions and literacy instruction.
• Knowledge of science of reading methods (e.g., Orton-Gillingham).
• Pedagogical knowledge and understanding of child development and SEL.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration, allocation and delivery of Learning Support from K–8.
• Provide individualized strategies and collaborate with teachers to adapt instruction.
• Communicate with families to support each child’s needs.
• Monitor accommodations and introduce new differentiation strategies.
• Serve as liaison between school and service providers.
• Develop responsive curricula for student support classes.
• Participate in Admissions and support the team.
• Lead divisional meetings related to Learning.
• Implement accommodations on standardized tests.

Skills

Executive function interventions

Literacy instruction

Collaboration with students and staff

Motivation for diverse learners

Education

Master’s or equivalent in Educational Psychology

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

New Roads School is seeking a K-8 Learning Specialist within the Student Support Program. You will work with the K-8 Assistant Director of Learning to enhance educator capacity and provide targeted strategies and supports for neurodiverse learners across K–8.

You will collaborate with teachers, families, and service providers to implement differentiated instruction, monitor accommodations, and contribute to curriculum development and admissions activities.