Job detail
Middle School Learning Specialist
The Dalton School
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/17/2026
Location
New York
Salary
$81,000 - $178,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The learning specialist serves as a pedagogical expert who designs multisensory and differentiated learning conditions for students with persistent academic barriers. They collaborate with faculty and grade-Level teams to implement learning plans, monitor student progress, and provide direct executive function coaching.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a master’s degree in special education, educational neuropsychology, learning science, or a related field. The role requires deep knowledge of adolescent brain development and experience supporting neurodiverse middle school students.
postgraduate degreeCase ManagementCollaborationDifferentiated InstructionCurriculum AdaptationSpecial EducationNeuropsychological Evaluation InterpretationAcademic Progress MonitoringStudent AdvocacyExecutive Function CoachingPedagogical ExpertiseMultisensory InstructionLearning Disability SupportAdolescent Brain DevelopmentMeta-cognitive Strategies