Learning Resource Specialist-4th through 8th grade

Indyhunger; Indianapolis, Indiana, Cary (IN, PA, NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Learning Resource Specialist to support middle and lower school students. This role focuses on providing tailored academic interventions and fostering independence among students. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education, particularly with twice-exceptional (2e) students, and will work closely with teachers and families to ensure effective learning strategies are in place. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on students' educational journeys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in education or related field required.
• Experience working with 2e students is essential.
• Strong tech skills for organization and student support.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and behavioral needs for grades 4-8.
• Teach executive functioning courses and coach students.
• Maintain records and communicate with families regularly.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Creative Problem-Solving

Technology Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education

Related Field Degree

Job description

Learning Resource Specialist: 4th - 8th grade

Position type: Full time, Exempt, Academic Year Only

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. (unless otherwise specified)

Reports to: Head of Middle School (primarily) and Head of Lower School (secondarily)

Position Summary:

Sycamore School seeks an experienced Learning Resource Specialist for its middle school and lower school students (4th - 8th grade) for the 2025 - 2026 school year. The primary focus of this position is to provide individual and small group academic intervention and support as needed or called for by diagnosis in Lower and Middle School. The secondary focus is to provide support for students with dysregulation/behavior concerns in conjunction with the Psychologist. This position also coordinates efforts with the PS-3rd Grade Learning Resource Specialist and the Psychologist.

Responsibilities

A list of some of the responsibilities is listed here. A complete list will be in the job description.

1. Student-related responsibilities

• Support diagnosed and suspected learning and behavioral student needs for students in Grades 4th - 8th.
• Classroom observations as needed or in response to concerns/requests by classroom teachers.
• Teach courses in executive functioning and coach students in these skills.
• Lead a supported study hall.
• Develop students’ independence from learning support structures as they progress through Middle School.

1. Faculty-related responsibilities

• Support subject area and homeroom teachers with use of effective instruction, differentiation, and assessment methods.
• Work with classroom teachers to perform benchmark assessments throughout the year.
• Provide creative recommendations for teachers in Universal Design in order to expand methods for students to demonstrate achievement.

1. Administration-related responsibilities

• Facilitate screening assessments.
• Provide timely written summaries of observations.
• Maintain complete and updated records of students served and share with appropriate classroom teachers, division heads, and families.
• Complete and maintain progress monitoring data on students receiving services.
• Identify students requiring outside testing and notify division heads for them to make referral in coordination with the Psychologist.
• Serve as a liaison and coordinate information gathering between teachers and outside professionals.
• Work with faculty, administration, and learning resource staff, to develop strategy plans documenting classroom accommodations based on diagnoses.
• Work with classroom teachers to develop successful student plans and accommodations and ensure that such plans and accommodations are being met.
• Attend Middle School and Lower school division meetings.

1. Parent-related responsibilities

• Maintain complete and updated records of students served and share with families.
• Ensure that learning resource plan meetings with families are held regularly as determined by division heads.

1. Other duties as directed by supervisor, division heads and/or Head of School.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education, special education, or related field.
• An understanding and appreciation for 2e students, as well as gifted characteristics.
• Direct successful experience working with 2e students.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• High degree of comfort and skill with technology both for organization and for student support.
• Creative problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to grow professionally and learn new techniques that would help 2e students and classroom teachers.

Application Instructions:

Well-qualified applicants should apply online at

https://www.cognitoforms.com/SycamoreSchool2/EmploymentApplicationLearningResourceSpecialist4th8thGrade

No phone calls or walk-ins will be accepted for this position.