Lower School Learning Specialist (Temporary Position)

National Association of Independent Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Abraham Joshua Heschel School is seeking a full-time leave replacement learning specialist for grades 1-5 to provide targeted literacy support. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in special education and at least three years of relevant teaching experience. This role emphasizes collaboration with teachers and families to foster student growth in literacy within a nurturing educational environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years teaching experience as a learning specialist.
• Strong knowledge of dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD.
• Experience in teaching writing and administering assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group and one-on-one literacy remediation.
• Collaborate with teachers and families on student progress.
• Prepare individual progress reports for students.

Skills

Knowledge of learning differences

Literacy remediation

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in special education

Training in Orton-Gillingham

Tools

Fountas & Pinnell assessments

The Writing Revolution program

Job description

Abraham Joshua Heschel School seeks a leave replacement lower school (Grades 1-5) learning specialist from August 20th until October 17th, 2025.

Abraham Joshua Heschel School, located in New York City, is an independent Jewish school, N-12, unaffiliated with any single movement or synagogue. The school's approach to education is governed by profound respect for children. It nurtures their curiosity, cultivates their imagination, encourages creative expression, values their initiative and engenders critical thinking skills. The Heschel School is dedicated to inspiring its graduates to become responsible adults and active, compassionate citizens of the Jewish world and world communities.

The ideal candidate should have the following:

• Master’s degree in special education, learning disabilities, or related field
• Training in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, PAF, or similar programs
• Experience teaching writing using The Writing Revolution program
• Experience administering a variety of assessments to track and support student growth, including Fountas & Pinnell
• At least three years teaching experience as a learning specialist with a focus on attaining early literacy skills
• A strong knowledge base in the area of learning differences, especially dyslexia and dysgraphia, as well as a deep knowledge base regarding ADHD
  
  

The learning specialist will:

• Provide small group and one-on-one literacy remediation to students in first through fifth grade, using a pull out/push in model
• Partner with teachers, families, and outside specialists regarding the needs and progress of students
• Collaborate with teachers to modify curriculum and develop strategies to meet the needs of a range of learners
• Prepare individual progress reports

Qualified applicants should upload a cover letter and resume. To apply, follow this link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=5db03d9d-83a7-470f-a3eb-1942264884b7&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=552125&source=CC2&lang=en_US

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The full-time equivalent salary range is $55,000 - $95,000, depending on years of experience.