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 differentiated, multisensory learning conditions for students with persistent academic barriers. They collaborate with faculty and grade-Level teams to implement learning plans, provide direct student support, and monitor academic progress.
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 executive function and adolescent brain development, along with experience supporting neurodiverse middle school students.
postgraduate degreeCollaborationTime managementSmall-group instructionSpecial educationDifferentiated instructionCurriculum adaptationPedagogical expertiseStudent advocacyAcademic progress monitoringLearning plan developmentAdolescent brain developmentMultisensory teachingExecutive functioning coachingNeuropsychological evaluation interpretationMeta-cognitive strategies