Learning Specialist

Company Description The Whitfield School, an innovative educational institution for students in grades 6-12, is seeking a Learning Specialist for the 2026-2027 academic year. We are seeking individuals who employ research-based best practice to actively engage students with diagnosed learning differences, teachers, and families throughout the learning process. This individual will directly support students in their developmental understanding of their learning profile and facilitate access to and use of resources that enhance learning. Additionally, this individual will work to facilitate communication between students and teachers in an effort to maintain an accessible and equitable school experience. This position will report to the Director of Teaching and Learning. Primary responsibilities include the following: Provide academic and organizational support to students in 1:1 and small group settings. Specific areas of support include reading comprehension strategies, outlining and drafting strategies, time management, and study strategiesMaintain regular communication with faculty regarding student progress Attend grade level meetings to acquire faculty feedback and provide suggestions for supporting studentsPartner with parents and students to develop and implement interventionsCreate and update individual student learning profilesOversee implementation of accommodations identified by the schoolWork to gather school based information in support of outside evaluationsCollaborate with-on site academic support tutors Work with the Admissions team to support incoming students with learning profilesCollaborate with the Director of Teaching and Learning to gather data for the purpose of progress monitoringIn addition to demonstrating a passion for this work, the strongest candidates will have the following qualifications:A minimum of five years of experience in teaching, coaching, and/or academic intervention Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field; Master’s degree a plusBroad understanding of the research around learning differences, neurodiversity, and effective learning strategiesExperience with interpreting educational and neuropsychological evaluations and translating evaluation results into school based languageBackground in and commitment to culturally responsive teaching and learningStrong interpersonal, organizational, and communication (oral and written) abilitiesAbility to work collaboratively and independently, as needed and appropriateProficient computer skills, including familiarity with Google suite and Microsoft Office suiteInterested candidates should submit the Whitfield Application for Employment form (click here) which includes submitting two PDF files through the application: Cover letter as introduction to search committeeResume detailing experiences and qualificationsQuestions about the position can be directed to the Director of Teaching and Learning Dr. Erica Carswell, Erica.Carswell@whitfieldschool.orgWhitfield actively seeks to forward the equity and diversity of our community in our admissions, programming, policies, and hiring. We do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, age, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, disability status, protected veteran status, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. The Whitfield School is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all candidates to apply.