Learning Specialist Long Term Substitute

Prizmah; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernard Zell is seeking a Learning Specialist to provide literacy, math and executive functioning instruction for 3rd and 4th graders, grounded in best practices and standards. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers to differentiate instruction, implement accommodations, and use data-driven decisions.

The specialist will use evidence-based interventions such as Wilson Fundations or Wilson Reading System, coordinating with Student Services and families to support diverse learners across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field required.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• Experience with multisensory literacy programs is expected.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and families is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, teach, and support daily literacy and math instruction for 3rd and 4th grade.
• Use evidence-based interventions and multisensory techniques.
• Collaborate with Student Services and teachers to differentiate instruction.
• Plan accommodations and adaptations of the general curriculum.
• Lead staff in best practices for literacy and math pedagogy.
• Communicate with families to support student progress.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven decision making

Collaboration with teachers

Multisensory instruction

Wilson Fundations

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education or related field

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Available: February 2027

Job Summary and Scope of Responsibility:

The Learning Specialist will provide Bernard Zell students with literacy, math, and executive functioning instruction and support, and guidance rooted in best practices, educational standards, and pedagogy. The specialist will provide support to students with diverse learning needs in 3rd and 4th grades. In addition to providing direct support to students, the Learning Specialist will work closely with teachers to offer differentiation guidance, support in implementing classroom accommodations, the use of data collection, and data-driven decision-making.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, teach, and support daily literacy and math instruction and evidence-based interventions with a specific focus on 3rd and 4th grade
• Utilize evidence-based interventions and multisensory techniques, particularly Wilson Fundations and/or Wilson Reading System interventions
• Work collaboratively within Student Services, Lower School, and across the school, and maintain a caseload to support students in need of academic support and intervention
• Plan accommodations and modifications of the general curriculum as needed, and facilitate implementation in the general education classrooms
• Lead students and staff in best practices, engaging literacy and math curriculum and pedagogy
• Partner with teachers to support differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles

Non-Classroom

• Collaborate with staff to ensure literacy and math curriculum follows learning standards and best practices in literacy and math education
• Support the organization and execution of data collection for reading and math benchmark screening assessments across grade levels in Senior Kindergarten through 2nd grade
• Collaborate and communicate with teachers, families, and private providers to ensure a seamless home-school connection with regard to student progress
• Use multiple sources of data to inform short-and long-term decisions

Community

• Provide parent community with opportunities to learn about our student services program and model
• Offer consulting to parents, faculty, and staff related to literacy and math support
• Support and promote pluralistic Jewish education and religious practice
• Fulfill co-curricular responsibilities, including lunch, recess, and other community duties

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of special education or related field required; graduate degree preferred
• Degree, endorsement, and/or coursework in reading or math instruction, and/or special education preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of classroom teaching experience required
• Elementary grades literacy and math instruction required
• Training and experience with multi-sensory, structured literacy programs required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of child development and best practices in education
• Willingness to keep current through appropriate professional development
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team
• Knowledge and experience with current evidence-based intervention programs in reading and math
• Commitment to implementing a multimodality approach to instruction

Sarlary:

$195 per day

Benefits:

• This is not a benefit-eligible position.