Middle School Learning Specialist and Special Education Teacher (2025-2026)

KEY SCHOOL; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Middle School Learning Specialist and Special Education Teacher for the upcoming academic year. This role involves supporting students' academic needs, collaborating with faculty, and developing inclusive learning environments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to educational equity and demonstrate cultural competency. Join a dynamic community that values diversity and fosters a love for learning, where your contributions will help shape the future of students in a progressive, college-preparatory setting. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in education.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a resource or instructional role.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with educational evaluations and support plans.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students for learning needs and provide academic support.
• Collaborate with faculty on instructional accommodations.
• Communicate with families regarding academic support.

Skills

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Differentiated Instruction

Student Support Plans

Educational Evaluations

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Master's Degree in Special Education

Tools

Google Classroom

Seesaw

Zoom

Google Workspace

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Middle School Learning Specialist and Special Education Teacher (2025-2026)

Key is seeking a Middle School Learning Specialist and Special Education Teacher to join our Learning Department for the 2025-2026 academic year. The successful candidate will understand their impact on student learning and seek out professional development and support to increase their effectiveness. They will understand their role as an instructional leader, use interventions that are grounded in research to support student learning, and have a passion for culturally responsive teaching, experiential learning, and differentiated instruction.

Job Responsibilities:

Student Academic Support and Intervention

• Monitor students for learning needs and potential academic support and communicate with outside professional support as needed.
• Review and interpret students’ educational evaluations
• Create and implement student support plans
• Provide direct academic support for students including teaching Workshop classes and providing individual or small-group support in tandem with classroom teachers
• Administer selected diagnostic testing
• Implement concussion protocols
• Collaborate with Lower School Learning Specialists to support students moving from Lower to Middle School
• Oversee on-campus tutoring schedule

Teacher Support

• Work with faculty on support plans and instructional accommodations
• Conduct student observations and provide faculty support
• Plan professional development for faculty in consultation with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Program and Curriculum

• Work with teachers to develop and modify curricular materials and assessment practices
• Collaborate with School Counselor to develop and deliver grade-wide SEL lessons

Parent Support and Education

• Communicate directly with families regarding learning and academic support
• Provide referrals for outside academic support and/or evaluation
• Plan and support parent education programs related to academic support and learning profiles

Administrative Responsibilities

• Review admissions files and work with Middle School Admissions Committee as needed
• Orchestrate all aspects of annual standardized testing across the Middle School

Ideal Candidate Possesses the Following Characteristics

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others as needed
• Commitment to Key School’s Mission and values
• Demonstrates cultural competency with the versatility and skills to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Approaches work with energy, kindness, maturity, curiosity, and flexibility
• Has sustained experience in reading, interpreting and summarizing educational evaluations

Qualifications:

• Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree in the field of education (a Master’s Degree in special education or related field preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years experience working with students in a resource or instructional role.

Physical Requirements:

The demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The ability to navigate stairs as part of daily routines; mobility around a mid-size campus with uneven pavement. The ability to maneuver as necessary within a regular classroom; and the ability to rearrange furniture for activities is occasionally required.

Key School offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, a generous 403(b) Plan, and much more.

Key School follows a Faculty Equity Scale that recognizes direct years of experience that correlate to the steps on the scale. The salary range for this position is $46,820-$88,305 and is based upon several factors that include, but not limited to, the candidate’s year of work experience, education and skills. There are additional opportunities on campus for coaching and various stipends, as well.

All candidates for teaching positions should be familiar with learning management systems such as Seesaw and Google Classroom and have the ability to create and deliver engaging multimedia content using a variety of digital tools. Key is a Google Workspace for Education school. Candidates should be proficient in using Google applications, have a solid understanding of cloud-based storage and file-sharing platforms, and efficiently manage email and scheduling using Gmail and Google Calendar. They should be proficient in virtual communication tools such as Zoom or Google meet and have basic troubleshooting skills to resolve common technical issues that may arise in the classroom.

Work Schedule/Travel:

Occasionally, there may be school functions that will require your presence to work flexible hours, including nights and/or weekends. Additionally, participation in scheduled faculty meetings is required.

About the School:

Founded in 1958 by professors from St. John's College, Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory program on its picturesque 15-acre campus 4 miles from downtown Annapolis.

Key School is a dynamic, tight-knit community deeply committed to ensuring students are supported and challenged to excel educationally and personally and be confident, courageous, critical thinkers prepared to engage with the world. Our Community is as diverse as it is warm and welcoming.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:

Key is particularly interested in candidates with experience in creating inclusive school settings and who are culturally responsive. We are seeking candidates with a commitment to educational equity and justice. We learn and grow both as individuals and as a school community when students and adults of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities develop an understanding of and respect for our commonalities and differences. Together, we have created a community that reflects diversity across a broad spectrum and will help fulfill Key’s promise to prepare our students for the challenges and responsibilities they will assume in an increasingly connected yet diverse and pluralistic world. The diverse student body is 39% students of color, and 32% of our student body receives financial aid, creating a culturally and socioeconomically diverse community. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at Key.

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