Learning Specialist — NYC Private Schools Academic Support

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Personal time

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates is seeking a Learning Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year in New York City private and independent schools. The role focuses on one-on-one and small group academic and executive functioning support, helping students with organization, planning, and accommodations.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in a related field and at least five years of experience in learning support, plus strong collaboration and communication skills.

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 a related role.
• Strong understanding of learning differences, executive functioning, and evidence-based interventions.
• Familiarity with IEP, 504, and accommodation practices.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Organization

Education

Master’s degree in special education or related field

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates is seeking a Learning Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year in New York City private and independent schools. The role focuses on one-on-one and small group academic and executive functioning support, helping students with organization, planning, and accommodations.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in a related field and at least five years of experience in learning support, plus strong collaboration and communication skills.