Grades 7–8 Learning Specialist

Fayerweather Street School seeks a full-time Learning Specialist for grades 7–8. This person will work closely with teachers to help students with a range of learning profiles access the curriculum, build independence, and make meaningful academic progress. Collaboration with teachers is central to the role. The Learning Specialist participates in team planning, helps teachers translate information about students’ learning needs into effective classroom practices, and works with them to assess whether those practices are helping. Student support takes place primarily in the classroom, with individual or small-group instruction when appropriate. In grades 7–8, the emphasis is on accommodations, executive functioning, and helping students use strategies they can carry into high school. The Learning Specialist also coordinates support for students in the grade band, including learning plans, child study meetings, progress monitoring, and communication with families. Responsibilities Collaborate with teachers and support instruction Meet regularly with grades 7–8 teachers to plan for students with varied learning needs and review their progress.Help teachers design accessible instruction, appropriate accommodations, and meaningful academic challenges.Share practical strategies for whole-class instruction, small-group work, and individual students.Participate in curriculum planning and use student work, observations, and assessment information to guide decisions. Support students Provide support in classrooms and, when needed, through individual or small-group instruction.Student Advisory responsibilitiesHelp students strengthen executive functioning, organization, study habits, self-advocacy, and subject-specific skills. Teach an Executive Function Class for 30 minutes during each cycleTeach students how to use accommodations and assistive technology effectively and with growing independence. Coordinate learning support Develop and maintain learning support plans informed by evaluations, IEP recommendations, assessments, and school observations.Monitor and document student progress, and adjust support in partnership with teachers.Coordinate child study meetings for grades 7–8 and help determine next steps when concerns arise.Administer or coordinate appropriate assessments within the scope of the role.Serve as a point of contact for families of students receiving learning support, including participating in conferences and communicating in a timely manner about progress. Contribute to school life Attend staff and team meetings and participate in relevant professional learning.Take part in school duties and admissions programming as needed.Carry out other responsibilities appropriate to a full-time faculty position. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; a master’s degree in special education or equivalent experience preferred.Experience supporting middle school students with a range of learning profiles.Strong understanding of accommodations, executive functioning, adolescent development, and grades 7–8 instruction and assessment.Knowledge of the IEP process, neuropsychological evaluations, assistive technology, and educational assessments. Familiarity with Track My Progress, KTEA, TOWL, or WRAT, or similar assessments, is central to the position.Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate clearly with students, families, and colleagues.A collaborative approach, openness to feedback, and a commitment to professional growth.Understanding of progressive education and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging. About Fayerweather Fayerweather Street School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging in their teaching and learning. Fayerweather Street School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family composition, or any other status protected by applicable law. To apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to Employment@Fayerweather.org. Be prepared to provide at least five references, including at least two people to whom you report or have reported directly.