Learning Support Specialist

Young World Physical Education; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 24,989 - 30,996; Part time

Job summary

Lake Orion Community Schools seeks a Learning Support Specialist for Lake Orion Webber Elementary in Michigan. The position is part-time with a 28.5-hour weekly schedule: Mon/Tue/Thu 8:40–3:40, Wed 8:10–3:40.

The role focuses on supporting students with reading, organizing small-group lessons, and collaborating with classroom teachers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with education related training required.
• Teaching certificate required.
• Reading endorsement preferred.
• Experience with elementary reading instruction preferred.
• Ability to organize and monitor learning support program.

Responsibilities

• Work with Elementary School students who are struggling with reading.
• Organize lessons/activities for small groups.
• Collaborate with elementary general education teachers.
• Maintain accurate records of individual student progress.
• Communicate with parents about student progress.
• Design a schedule to maximize the number of students while maintaining small groups.

Skills

Reading instruction

Data use for needs

Collaboration with teachers

Confidentiality

Technology use

Education

Bachelor’s degree with education related training

Teaching certificate

Reading endorsement

Tools

Technology use

Job description

Learning Support Specialist

Lake Orion Webber Elementary - Lake Orion, Michigan. Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lake Orion Community Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5837654

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

School year position

Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 8:40 a.m. - 3:40 p.m., Wednesdays 8:10 a.m. - 3:40 p.m. (28.5 hours per week)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with education related training
• Teaching certificate
• Reading endorsement preferred
• Experience with elementary reading instruction
• Ability to assist students to achieve academic success
• Implement and monitor the learning support program
• Use data to determine needs and effectiveness of initiatives
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff and parents
• Understand the developmental needs of elementary school students
• Self‑motivated, dependable, responsible, flexible, independent and resourceful worker
• Effective use of relevant technology
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must sign a confidentiality agreement
• Must sign a technology agreement
• Must be available and able to perform duties of job position
• Requires lifting

Description:

• Work with Elementary School students who are struggling with reading
• Organize lessons/activities for small groups
• Collaborate with elementary general education teachers
• Maintain accurate records of individual student progress
• Communicate with parents about student progress
• Design a creative schedule to maximize the number of students while maintaining small groups

Application Process:

Internal candidates: Interested internal candidates should complete an online internal application.

External candidates: Interested and qualified external candidates must complete an online application.

Please note: mailed, faxed or emailed letters of interest and resumes will not be accepted.

Lake Orion Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, national origin, religion, age, height, weight, marital status or other qualified handicapped individuals with respect to District educational programs, activities and employment practices.

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $18.14 to $22.50 per Hour

Contact Information

• Natalie Cox
• 1335 Joslyn
• Lake Orion, Michigan 48360
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]