Middle School Learning Specialist, Leave (Feb 2027-Apr/Jun 2027)

Association of Independent Schools in New England; Cambridge (MA); In loco; USD 70.000 - 91.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

403(b) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Commuter benefits

Long-term disability

Descrizione del lavoro

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School (BB&N) seeks a Middle School Learning Specialist for full-time leave coverage from February 2027 through April 2027, with potential June extension. The role centers on coordinating academic support for 7th & 8th grade students, aligning with teachers to apply best practices and monitor learning progress.

The specialist will document student needs, provide small-group instruction when needed, and collaborate with the Dean of Students and Directors of Student

Competenze

• Graduate degree in related field required.
• Experience with middle school learning needs essential.
• Ability to create individualized plans for diverse learners.

Mansioni

• Co-lead Student Support Team and provide direct services to students.
• Collaborate with teachers, advisors and parents on learning plans.
• Coordinate referrals for outside evaluations and learning profiles.
• Assist with intake of evaluations and communication of needs.
• Consult with teachers, advisors, parents, and outside providers.

Conoscenze

Direct instruction

Learning center management

Individualized plans

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Professional boundaries

Formazione

Graduate degree in Special Education / Language & Literacy / Educational Psychology

Descrizione del lavoro

Start Date: Feb 2027-Apr/Jun 2027
Reports To: Director of Student Support Services and Director of Middle School

Summary Description

BB&N is seeking a Middle School Learning Specialist for full-time leave coverage from February 2027 through April 2027 with the possibility for a June 2027 extension. Responsibilities include the coordination of academic student support for the 7th and 8th grades–working with teachers to support best practices to improve student learning, supporting student assessment, teaching individual or small groups when necessary, documenting student progress and needs, and conferencing with students. The MS Learning Specialist will work closely with the Dean of Students, Middle School Assistant Director, and the Director of Student Support Services.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

This position will require collaboration with Learning Specialists on all three campuses and support the transitions of students and families from campus to campus. In addition, the Learning Specialist will assist educators and families with the continued management of Learning Profiles, as well as assist with communication for those students receiving outside support.

Key functions for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Co-leadership role of the Student Support Team.
• Provide direct services to students needing support.
• Direct work with teachers and advisors.
• Coordinate referrals for outside evaluations.
• Coordinate in-house intake of evaluations, including creation of learning profiles.
• Provide consults to teachers, advisors, parents, and outside providers.

Requirements, Skills, And Competencies

A Graduate degree in Special Education, Language & Literacy, Educational Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, or a related field is required. Proven experience working with children of middle school age with mild to moderate learning needs.

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate The Following

• Experience providing direct instruction to students with learning issues across the curriculum, specifically around organizational and study skills.
• Ability to organize and maintain a learning center for students with a range of learning styles.
• Ability to create and follow through on individualized plans that support students’ specific learning needs and accommodate their learning styles.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well with different constituents of the school.
• Patience, humor, and flexibility.
• Professional boundaries in the handling of privileged information; respect and use of appropriate information channels.

Salary: $69,500 – $90,552 (prorated for length of coverage)

BB&N offers competitive salaries and benefits, employing equitable and consistent compensation practices. The starting salary for any hired candidate is based on experience within salary bands (0-30 years).

• Compensation for eligible full-time and part-time employees includes a 403(b) plan with up to a 10% match of salary and other competitive benefits offerings. Benefits offered to eligible employees include health & dental insurance; commuter benefits; long-term disability insurance, and more.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.