Lower School Learning Specialist Long-term Substitute

Rowland Hall; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Rowland Hall is seeking a long-term substitute Learning Specialist for the Lower School in Salt Lake City. The role involves planning and delivering academic interventions, supporting classrooms, and communicating progress with families.

The ideal candidate holds a graduate degree in educational therapy or related field, with experience supporting diverse learners and collaboration with teachers and support staff. This is a temporary, on-site position starting mid-January 2027.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree or certification in educational therapy or related field is preferred.
• Training in multisensory literacy and math instruction is preferred.
• Experience supporting teachers and a range of learners in elementary school.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and implement small group academic intervention.
• Support classrooms via push-in time and co-planning/teaching across content.
• Evaluate student progress and communicate with families and staff.
• Collaborate with Family and Student Support Team to support learners.

Skills

Collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Behavior management

Cultural competence

Time management

Education

Graduate degree in educational therapy or related field

Certification in educational therapy (preferred)

Tools

Google Suite

iOS

Job description

School Overview

Founded in 1867, Rowland Hall is an independent school in Salt Lake City serving approximately 1,000 students in preschool through twelfth grade. Driven by our vision of developing people the world needs, we believe in a transformational education that gives students agency and purpose, connects them to their global community, and empowers them to make the world a better place for all.

Rowland Hall sets the standard for teaching and learning excellence through our academic and co-curricular programs, including experiential learning opportunities, artistic self-expression, and a competitive athletic program that challenges students inside and outside the classroom. We foster curiosity, compassion, joy throughout the learning process, and graduate young adults who know how to think critically and are inspired to make a difference.

Located near the base of the stunning Wasatch Mountain Range and adjacent to the University of Utah, a world-class research university and medical center, Rowland Hall attracts a diverse community of families. The school focuses on recruiting and retaining high-quality employees by offering extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries with local districts and market rates, and a close-knit, supportive community.

The Lower School

Guided by the mission of the school and Rowland Hall’s strategic priorities, the Lower School is a place of joyful learning. The Lower School faculty is composed of caring and knowledgeable teachers who are passionate about elementary education, skillful in creating a learning environment in which young students can thrive, and committed to continuous and collaborative professional growth. Lower Schoolteachers, students, and families value the strong sense of community established in grades 1–5 and the unique learning experiences that the school provides each student, via the classroom curriculum, through our Specialties Program (science, art, music, PE, Spanish, library, computer science), and in our Ethical Education and Social-Emotional Learning Program.

Position Summary

The Lower School seeks a long-term substitute learning specialist who will plan and implement support for elementary classrooms and work collaboratively with grade-level teams and the Student Support Team (Division Head, Assistant Division Head, Emotional-Support Counselor, Learning Specialists & Director of Learning Support). In addition to supporting classrooms and leading small groups for academic support, this person will communicate regularly and proactively with students, their families, and colleagues, and contribute positively to the overall school culture while fulfilling duties as assigned (recess and lunch supervision). An ideal candidate would also be organized and able to manage multiple projects; a strong listener and communicator, especially when dealing with sensitive topics; flexible and creative in problem solving; and interested in learning and growing as a professional. Job responsibilities may vary based on the candidate's experience.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and implement small group academic intervention, in and/or out of the classroom
• Support classrooms via push-in time and/or co-planning & teaching lessons across content
• Participate in evaluating (assessing, analyzing data) and communicating student progress
• Communicate & collaborate with families effectively and proactively, independently and with teachers/the student support team
• Provide resources and consultation for faculty, parents and students concerning learning profiles and needs, as needed
• Co-create and sustain a positive learning environment for students and teachers, and explore effective strategies for including and meeting the needs of all learners.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and a commitment to equitable and inclusive practices and behaviors, both in and outside of the classroom
• Engage in ongoing professional development, including collaborative curricular review, continued learning across a broad range of topics in support of the school’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Requirements

• Certification and/or graduate degree in educational therapy, mild to moderate special education/learning disabilities, or related field ( preferred)
• Training in multisensory literacy and math instructional approaches/curricula ( preferred)
• Successful experience supporting teachers in understanding & supporting a range of student learners
• Successful experience teaching and/or supporting elementary school age students
• Strong positive behavior management and collaborative problem solving skills
• Demonstrated capacities for collaboration, self-reflection, cultural competence, flexibility, and curiosity
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• Facility with Google suite, iOS

The requirements listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Lift up to 20 pounds;
• Easily move around a classroom for demonstrations and to support students in their work;
• Exhibit student group management skills that balance a fun, creative environment for students while maintaining a safe learning environment;
• Work as part of a collaborative team;
• Manage frequent in-person interactions with numerous interruptions;
• Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet many and varied deadlines;
• Comfort with technology and an openness to integrate academic technology into student learning.

Additional Information

This is a temporary long-term substitute position reporting to the Head of Lower School. The anticipated start is mid-January 2027. The standard long-term substitute hourly pay is $26.40.

Rowland Hall is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, believes that each individual is entitled to equal opportunity without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws. Rowland Hall’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.