Learning Specialist

Job title: Learning specialist

Schedule

• Full-Time, Monday –
• Thursday (7:45 AM – 4:15
• PM) and
• Friday (7:45-3:45)

Department: Learning Services

Position overview

We are seeking a collaborative, and dedicated Learning Specialist to join our community. In this role, you will champion students with diverse learning needs, helping them develop the tools, strategies, and self-advocacy skills necessary to thrive academically. This position centers on meaningful connection with students and partnering closely with families, teachers, collaborating with student advisors, and guiding students to reach their full potential within a supportive educational environment.

Key responsibilities

Student Support & Case Management • Development of Learning Plans

• Write and update personalized learning plans based on psychoeducational evaluations or other documentation, supporting classroom teachers in understanding how to best support each student's needs.
• Individual
• Student
• Coaching: Meet with students individually to develop their organizational skills, study habits, and ability to confidently advocate for themselves.
• After-School
• Learning
• Lab:
• Facilitate a daily after school
• Learning
• Lab from 3:40 PM – 4:15 PM, providing a structured, welcoming environment for students to receive targeted organizational and academic support and wrap up their day successfully.

Family Partnership & Advisor Collaboration • Family Partnership

• Build close, supportive relationships with families, serving as an accessible guide to help them navigate their student’s learning needs and align home and school strategies.
• Advisor
• Collaboration: Partner regularly with student Advisors to provide a holistic view of student progress, sharing valuable insights to support the advisor-advisee relationship.
• Testing
• Guidance: Walk families clearly and empathetically through the process of applying for standardized testing accommodations through the College Board and ACT.