Conservatory Lab Charter·Boston, Massachusetts
The learning specialist provides direct special education services, writes and monitors IEP goals, and collaborates with academic and music teachers to support student learning. They also implement research-based interventions and assist with behavior plans to ensure student development.
Welcome to Conservatory Lab Charter School- a community that stands out in Massachusetts:
The ONLY charter school designated a “School of Recognition” by DESE based on SY22/23 growth metrics across all subgroups.
A finalist for the Pozen Prize in 2019, awarded for strong student growth.
An “El Sistema-inspired” program, where students have music class every day and learn a wide variety of instruments.
An EL Education school where project-based learning, social-emotional development, and rigorous academics are woven together for powerful outcomes.
A place where students implicitly learn to uplift each other, persevere, and cooperate through their experiences in music as well as academic classes.
Come join our community and be part of a unique, dynamic team committed to holistic excellence in urban education!
Conservatory Lab Charter School empowers a diverse range of children as scholars, artists, and leaders through a unique and rigorous academic and music education. We enrich the larger community through performance, service, and collaboration. As a laboratory school, we develop and disseminate innovative educational approaches that will positively impact children in other schools and programs.
The learning specialist provides special education services as designated by a student’s IEP.
Conservatory Lab Charter School seeks individuals who are passionate about supporting students to meet their full potential.
We seek motivated, insightful individuals are excited to collaborate with content teachers to plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of students.
The ideal candidate will have experience analyzing student needs, designing c hands-on experiences to support student learning, supporting implementation of students’ accommodations and modifying grade level work.
The learning specialist will help discern how to provide access to grade level standards with supportive learning experiences while building foundational skills.
The learning specialist should have experience supporting both academic and social emotional supports. The learning specialist will provide direct service to students, as well as partner with academic and music teachers to support student learning. In addition, the learning specialist should have experience with research based interventions, including a rules based reading program.
Duties: and Responsibilities:
Partner with lead teacher to support optimal learning environment for students Co-plan lessons with academic teachers to support student learning Provide push-in and pull-out support as designated by students’ IEPs Write IEP goals matched to student needs Write IEP all reports related to student progress on their IEP Attend all IEP meetings in accordance with assigned students Provide service delivery for students including RTI support for at risk students Develop individualized behavior plans to support self-regulation goals Consult with academic and music teacher to design and support implementation of students’ accommodations Enforce school and class rules and routines to help students maintain scholarly behavior Lead small group and individual instruction using identified scientific, research based interventions focused specifically on individual student difficulties Maintain records of interventions and progress monitoring to insure fidelity of implementation Assist the lead teacher in maintaining two way communication with families, including attending team/parent meetings as required Assist with universal screening of students Assist with all testing accommodations Utilize tracking systems to maintain lists of students participating in interventions Supervise student groups as assigned by the schedule Utilize feedback to reflect on skills and improve performance to improve supports for students Perform related duties as requested to support a safe learning environment Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Principal
Special Education license Experience working in an urban environment Reading license (preferred) Bilingual - Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole Ability to work closely and collaborate on a professional team Ability to maintain confidentiality Strong oral communication skills Flexible and able to work in a fast paced environment
Salary commensurate with experience.
Candidates must hold a valid Special Education license and have experience working in an urban educational environment. Proficiency in a second language such as Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, or Haitian Creole is highly valued.
Market context
In Massachusetts, Pre K–8 learning specialist roles are typically in steady demand as districts seek licensed special education educators who can support diverse classrooms and inclusive services. Competition often centers on candidates with a valid Special Education license, urban school experience, and bilingual skills such as Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, or Haitian Creole. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight relevant classroom settings and language proficiency.