Learning Specialist

King's InterHigh; McLean (VA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

King's InterHigh, part of Inspired Education, seeks a Learning Specialist to enhance the online learning experience for K-12 students. This remote position requires collaboration with students, families, and educators to support diverse learning needs, ensuring an inclusive and engaging environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision with United Healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation and Sick leave

Employer paid Life Insurance

401K with company match

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience working with K-12 students.
• Strong understanding of IDEA and special education processes.
• Proficiency with educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual observations and assessments.
• Create and manage virtual support plans.
• Deliver targeted one-on-one and small-group virtual support.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Adaptability

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Special Education

Valid teaching license or certification in Special Education

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Educational technology platforms

Job description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools in 27 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Job Title: Learning Specialist

Company: King's InterHigh, part of Inspired Education Group

Contract: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-Time - 40 hours

Location: US based - Remote

Salary: Starting at 70,000

Start date: Anticipated for July 31,2025

Additional Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision with United Healthcare, Employee Assistance Program, Vacation and Sick leave, Employer paid Life Insurance, 401K with company match and more!

Inspired Online Schools, part of the Inspired Education group, is a transformative group of online schools, including King’s InterHigh, the leading British Curriculum Online School with over 6,000 students globally. King's InterHigh has been at the forefront of online education, providing a complete online via our state-of-the-art learning portal and offering an excellent education without borders.

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, strengths-focused and tech savvy Learning Specialist to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring that all students—particularly those with diverse learning needs, diagnosed learning differences, or requiring targeted academic interventions—have access to an inclusive, engaging, and personalized online learning experience. Using a strengths-focused approach, the Learning Specialist will collaborate virtually with students, families, teachers, counselors, and school leaders to develop and implement support plans, deliver direct instruction, and promote student growth and independence in a flexible, student-centered K–12 online environment.

This is a remote position, with the occasional need to travel to Washington, D.C. to engage directly with colleagues and foster strong professional relationships. Occasional travel domestically or abroad may also be required.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to build your career in a vibrant and evolving school community where your ideas, energy, and connections with students and families will make a lasting impact!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assessment & Identification

• Review evaluations and records to understand learning profiles.
• Conduct virtual observations and informal assessments.
• Join SST and MTSS meetings.
  
  

Plan Development & Implementation

• Create and manage virtual support plans.
• Partner with educators to implement accommodations.
• Recommend assistive technologies.
  
  

Direct Support

• Deliver targeted one-on-one and small-group virtual support.
• Build student skills in organization, academics, and self-advocacy.
  
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Maintain communication with families and staff.
• Collaborate with teachers and leaders to support student success.
• Attend virtual meetings and conferences.
  
  

Training & Resources

• Coach teachers on inclusive practices.
• Provide families with home learning strategies.
  
  

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain student records and document progress.
• Ensure compliance with internal and legal standards.
  
  

Professional Growth

• Stay current on best practices in virtual learning support.
  
  

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Master’s (or Doctoral) degree in Special Education, Educational Psychology, Learning Support, or related field.
• Valid teaching license or certification in Special Education (state flexible).
• At least 2–3 years of experience working with K–12 students in a learning specialist or special education capacity.
• Strong understanding of IDEA, Section 504, MTSS, and special education processes.
• Proficiency with educational technology, virtual instruction platforms, and Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas, Brightspace, Schoology).
• Experience interpreting psychoeducational evaluations and tailoring instruction accordingly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a remote context.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a virtual K–12 school setting.
• Training or certification in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System, or executive function coaching.
• Familiarity with assistive technology software (e.g., Read&Write, Snap&Read, Voice Dream).
• Experience providing training or coaching to educators.
  
  

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com