Taft School Corporation·Watertown, Connecticut
The Learning Specialist provides one-on-one academic and executive functioning support to students with diverse learning needs. They collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to develop and implement formal accommodation plans based on psychoeducational evaluations.
This is an excellent opportunity to educate students from around the world, gain valuable experience at a leading independent school, and work in a supportive professional environment.
The Taft School seeks a full-time Learning Specialist to start in August 2026.
The Learning Specialist role exists to support our students’ diverse learning needs and learning styles. They partner with all parties, including teachers, advisors, deans, parents, and students, as well as outside-of-school support mechanisms.
Qualified candidates will have a special education degree and/or learning support teaching background and experience working with diverse students, learning styles, and behavioral needs.
This position reports to the Director of the Moorhead Academic Center.
Assess students to identify learning strengths and challenges.
Provide one-on- one support in academic skills, study strategies, and executive functioning
Consult and collaborate with teachers and deans to understand students' academic, organizational, and accommodation needs.
Review and interpret psychoeducational evaluations to develop formal accommodation plans.
Communicate regularly with parents about student progress and outcomes, in particular at report card intervals.
Contribute to accommodations requests to the College Board and ACT, as well as assist with proctoring tests for approved students.
Serve as an advisor to students and participate in relevant committees.
If applicable to job design, contribute to evening duties.
This is a full time, salaried position, that is eligible for The Taft School’s full benefits package including: medical, dental, retirement, life and AD&D, tuition remission, and housing stipend. On campus housing is not available at this time.
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The Taft School is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of The Taft School to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, actual or perceived disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran's status, genetic predisposition or any other class protected by law.
Candidates must have a degree in special education or a background in learning support teaching. Experience working with diverse students, knowledge of learning disabilities, and strong professional communication skills are required.
Market context
In Connecticut, Learning Specialist roles are typically tied to schools seeking targeted academic support and special education services, so demand often reflects staffing needs for intervention and student support. These roles can be competitive because employers usually look for a bachelor’s degree, a valid Connecticut Special Education certification, and experience with elementary-aged interventions. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm the original posting for any school-specific expectations before applying.