Learning Specialist, Grades 2-3, Leave Replacement (Aug. 27 - Nov. 19, 2026)
Marymount New York
Location
New York
Quick overview
Provide strategic learning support to students in Grades 2 and 3 by implementing individualized interventions based on neuropsychological evaluations. Collaborate with teachers, families, and outside services while moderating student clubs and attending faculty meetings.
Requirements summary
Requires a degree in education, learning specialization, or a related field with experience working with elementary students in a school setting. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to equity and belonging along with excellent communication and organizational skills.
Job description
Marymount School seeks a learning specialist for a leave replacement from August 27 to November 19, 2026. Our learning specialist works collaboratively with teachers, administrators, support personnel and families to provide strategic learning support to students in Grades 2 & 3. Using recommendations from neuropsychological evaluations, the learning specialist provides individualized support to students, recommends interventions to classroom teachers, and coordinates with outside support services.
At Marymount, all teachers strive to balance high expectations with deep support, fostering both academic excellence and student growth. Beyond the classroom, teachers at Marymount contribute to the broader life of the school by moderating at least one student club or activity. Other responsibilities include attendance at faculty meetings, student supervision and program support.
Responsibilities
include: Work with students in large and small groups to support their skills in: reading, including decoding, fluency, and comprehension writing, including paragraph structure, grammar, and mechanics executive functioning, including organizational and study strategies Interpret and implement recommendations from neuropsychological evaluations. Administer reading assessments, including DIBELS and Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System. Attend faculty, student, and parent support meetings. Collaborate, communicate, and plan with teachers, families, and outside supports (such as tutors) in order to support student needs. Supervisory duties and responsibilities as requested by divisional head.
Requirements
A degree in education, learning specialist or a related field Experience working in a school setting with elementary students A commitment to equity and belonging in teaching practices Excellent communication and organization skills
