Learning Support Specialist - Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Orion Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Orion Community Schools is seeking a Learning Support Specialist for Elementary at Blanche Sims Elementary in Orion Township, MI to support students who are struggling with reading. This part-time role involves organizing small-group lessons, collaborating with general education teachers, and maintaining progress records for individual students.

The position emphasizes data-informed instruction and close communication with families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with education related training preferred.
• Experience with elementary reading instruction beneficial.
• 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.

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.
• Designing a creative schedule to maximize the number of students while maintaining small groups.

Skills

Elementary reading instruction

Student progress

Data-driven

Confidentiality

Collaboration with teachers

Developmental needs

Technology use

Self-motivated

Communication with parents

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree with education related training

Job description

Learning Support Specialist - Elementary

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This job is also posted in Lake Orion Community Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5886430

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with education related training 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
• Designing a creative schedule to maximize the number of students while maintaining small groups

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.14 to $22.50 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kenneth Nuss , Principal
• Blanche Sims Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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