Learning Specialist

Young World Physical Education; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Met, a network of six small public high schools in Providence, Rhode Island, seeks a Learning Specialist to design and manage caseloads, support literacy goals, and coordinate with teachers and advisors. The role starts immediately and is full-time for an academic year with benefits.

Responsibilities include testing coordination, progress reporting, and classroom collaboration with building principals and the academic support team.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or 48 college credits or a passing score of at least 461 on the ParaPro Assessment is required.
• A certificate of completion of an approved Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program, in addition to one of the above OR a Bachelor’s Degree that meets RIDE Standards is required.
• Positive, team-player; good oral and written communication; comfortable with a diverse population; highly organized and able to multitask; passionate and committed to school philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Design and follow a schedule for each student on the caseload, identified by the academic support team, in order to meet the student’s needs.
• Support students in meeting their learning goals by both strengthening their skill development and in supporting them in the goals of their Learning Plan.
• Support literacy diagnostics and interventions for specific caseload of students.
• Maintain a weekly progress log of students on their caseload and communicate to relevant colleagues.
• Meet with special education teachers weekly to address student concerns, and convey caseload and school information.
• Meet with the group of all Learning Specialists weekly for training, support, and weekly information sharing.
• Communicate weekly with advisors of students on their caseload in advisory meetings to discuss strategies, resources, and/or concerns of students.
• Provide verbal or written feedback to advisors on student progress as well as assist with IEP progress reports.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings in their respective buildings.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Diversity sensitivity

Education

Associate Degree or 48 college credits or ParaPro score

Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program certificate + one of the above OR BA meets RIDE standards

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Learning Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5885451
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports To: Building Principal

Employment Status: Full-Time, Permanent, Academic Year (188 days)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary Range: $37,827.00 per academic year, plus benefits

Position Overview:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and follow a schedule for each student on the caseload, identified by the academic support team, in order to meet the student’s needs.
• Support students in meeting their learning goals by both strengthening their skill development and in supporting them in the goals of their Learning Plan.
• Support literacy diagnostics and interventions for specific caseload of students.
• Maintain a weekly progress log of students on their caseload and communicate to relevant colleagues.
• Meet with special education teachers weekly to address student concerns, and convey caseload and school information.
• Meet with the group of all Learning Specialists weekly for training, support, and weekly information sharing.
• Communicate weekly with advisors of students on their caseload in advisory meetings to discuss strategies, resources, and/or concerns of students.
• Provide verbal or written feedback to advisors on student progress as well as assist with IEP progress reports.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings in their respective buildings.
• Facilitate student case management at their building based staff meetings.
• Attend and participate on the panel of all assigned students’ exhibitions.
• Oversee the initial testing process (STAR) in literacy for students in the building.
• Support the school community as determined in collaboration with the Principal including but not limited to covering advisories as a short term substitute.
• Participate in Evaluation Team meetings as needed.
• Meet regularly with your Principal as scheduled.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $37,827 Per Year

Job Categories:

Other Professional > Other Professional

Welcome to The Met

The MET is a network of six small, public high schools located in Providence and Newport, Rhode Island. With high standards and strong family engagement, the MET’s individualized learning approach has proven successful in unlocking students’ passion for learning. The MET empowers its students to take charge of their learning, to become responsible citizens and life-long learners. The hallmarks of a MET education include internships, individual learning plans, advisory, and a breakthrough college transition program.The MET is the model for 80 schools across the country. It is the leader in school reform and is consistently identified by a sweeping range of education leaders as one of the most effective models in the country.The MET is a state funded public school district and our educators are certified teachers committed to doing what’s best for kids.

Job Requirements

• Associate Degree, or 48 college credits, or a passing score of at least 461 on the ParaPro Assessment
• A certificate of completion of an approved Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program, in addition to one of the above OR a Bachelor’s Degree that meets RIDE Standards
• Positive, team-player
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable working with a diverse population of students and staff
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask
• Passionate and committed to school philosophy

The Met encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity present in our community and student body, and who will enhance and promote engagement with others.

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Careers at the Met
• 325 Public Street
• Providence, Rhode Island 02905
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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