Learning Specialist

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays, vacation and personal时间

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates is seeking Learning Specialists for the 2026-2027 school year at private and independent schools in Washington, D.C. The role focuses on providing academic and executive functioning support for students with learning differences.

Responsibilities include developing Learning Support Plans, collaborating with faculty, overseeing testing logistics, and communicating with families. A Master’s in a related field and 5+ years’ experience are preferred, with a competitive

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in special education, school psychology, learning disabilities, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in learning support or related role.
• Strong understanding of learning differences and executive functioning.
• Familiarity with IEP, 504, and accommodation practices.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
• Professionalism, flexibility, positivity, humor, initiative, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group academic and executive functioning support.
• Help students with organization, planning, task initiation, attention, and self-advocacy.
• Develop, communicate, and monitor Learning Support Plans (LSPs).
• Collaborate with faculty through observations, consultation, and instructional support.
• Oversee ERB testing logistics and coordinate outside testing.
• Coordinate communication among families, outside providers, and school personnel.
• Maintain documentation and monitor student progress.
• Contribute to Study Skills curriculum and faculty professional development.
• Attend Parent-Teacher Conferences and meet with families as needed.
• Read, interpret, and summarize psychoeducational evaluations.

Skills

Executive functioning

Collaboration

Communication

Organization

Professionalism

Education

Master’s degree in special education / related field

Tools

IEP/504 knowledge

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking Learning Specialists for the 2026-2027 school year at private and independent schools in Washington D.C.

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities - saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

• Provide one-on-one and small group academic and executive functioning support.
• Support students in organization, planning, task initiation, attention, emotional regulation, stress management, and self-advocacy.
• Help students understand learning profiles and accommodations.
• Monitor student progress and maintain documentation.
• Counsel families on evaluation results, learning needs, and testing accommodations.
• Attend Parent-Teacher Conferences and meet with families as needed.
• Read, interpret, and summarize psychoeducational evaluations.
• Develop, communicate, and monitor Learning Support Plans (LSPs).
• Collaborate with faculty through observations, consultation, and instructional support.
• Contribute to Study Skills curriculum and faculty professional development.
• Serve on student support, grade-level, and administrative teams.
• Oversee ERB testing, including accommodations and logistics.
• Coordinate testing conducted by outside specialists.
• Coordinate communication among families, outside providers, and school personnel.
• Maintain strong partnerships with external professionals.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in special education, school psychology, learning disabilities, or a related field required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in learning support or a related role.
• Strong understanding of learning differences, executive functioning, and evidence-based interventions.
• Familiarity with IEP, 504, and accommodation practices.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
• Professionalism, flexibility, positivity, humor, initiative, and innovation.

Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

• Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.