Learning Specialist

Perelman Jewish Day School; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Perelman Jewish Day School in the Philadelphia area seeks a Learning Specialist to support students with learning differences for the 2026-2027 school year. The role collaborates with the Principal and coordinators to implement individualized learning plans and monitor progress.

The position involves pro-active collaboration, assessment of students, and delivering varied instructional formats, with a salary range reflecting experience and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education; graduate degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of developmental needs and appropriate curricula.
• Deep knowledge of learning disabilities, psycho-educational tests, reports, and assistive technology.
• Differentiated instructional strategies across the curriculum.
• Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Technology skills including Google Suite and Google Classroom.
• Familiarity with ELL, Fundations, reading assessments that incorporate running records, hands-on math programs, problem solving, and abstract thinking; ABA therapy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner proactively with faculty and administration to support diverse learners with academic, social, and behavioral needs.
• Observe and evaluate individual students displaying academic or behavioral difficulties and assess their learning strengths and challenges.
• Provide research-based instruction in formats: multi-aged self-contained classroom, co-teach inclusion classes, small group and one-on-one support as needed.
• Develop student accommodation/learning plans with goals and objectives with coordinators.
• Provide regular written student-progress reports to school and parents with assessment results.
• Maintain confidential student records and accurate session/meeting/assessment documentation.
• Coordinate and facilitate communication between student, family, school, and other professionals.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Google Suite / Google Classroom

High energy and enthusiasm

Assessment & progress reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

MacBooks / iPads

Job description

Learning Specialist

Full-time preferred, part-time considered

To begin as soon as possible

Perelman Jewish Day School, a Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade independent school in the Philadelphia area, is seeking a motivated team player to join our community as a Learning Specialist for the 2026 - 2027 School Year. T he Learning Specialist has the responsibility of providing support for students with learning differences. Learning Specialists work closely with the Principal, faculty, Coordinator of Learning Support, Coordinator of Behavioral Support and Coordinator of Social and Emotional Learning.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner proactively with faculty and administration to support diverse learners with academic, social, and behavioral needs
• Observe and evaluate individual students displaying academic or behavioral difficulties and assess their learning strengths and challenges
• Provides research-based instruction that may include the following formats: lead a multi-aged self-contained classroom, co-teach inclusion classes, provide small group and one-on-one support depending on the needs of the class and individual students
• Develop student accommodation/learning plans with long-term goals and specific objectives in partnership with the Coordinator of Learning Support and the OROT Director of Education
• Provide regular written student-progress reports to the school and parents with assessment results
• Maintain confidential student records and keep accurate documentation of sessions, meetings, and assessments
• Coordinate and facilitate communication between student, family, school, and other involved professionals

Job qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education; graduate degree preferred
• Have a strong knowledge of developmental needs of young children and appropriate curricula that meet those needs.
• Deep knowledge of learning disabilities, psycho-educational tests, reports, and assistive technology
• Full understanding of differentiated instructional strategies across the curriculum
• Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Technology skills including Google Suite and Google Classroom
• High-energy and enthusiastic about working in the Jewish day school atmosphere
• Familiarity with the following is preferred, but not required: Training with ELL, Fundations (by Wilson), reading assessments that incorporate running records, hands-on math programs that utilize manipulatives, problem solving, and abstract thinking, Writing Workshop, The Writing Revolution, Responsive Classroom , Apple products such as MacBooks and iPads, ABA therapy

Perelman Jewish Day School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Compensation for this position will be prorated and the annualized full-time salary will range from $45,000 to $70,000, is commensurate with experience, and includes a competitive benefits package. Paid time off includes Jewish and secular holidays, two lengthy school vacations, and additional PTO. This position is in person through mid-June.