Middle School Learning Specialist (Grades 5-8) Long Term Substitute

About the role

Founded in 1912, Louise S. McGehee School is an independent all-girls Pre-K–12 school in New Orleans. For more than a century, McGehee has educated girls to lead with purpose and confidence — and today, we are shaping our next chapter. Our Vision is a world shaped by purposeful women who lead with clarity, courage, and conviction. From Pre-K through 12th grade, each McGehee student is empowered to develop her unique strengths and aspirations in an environment designed specifically for girls.

Responsibilities

• Provide small-group intervention for students.
• Collaborate and develop relationships with Middle School teaching teams to design differentiated instruction, build accommodations, and modifications into lesson plans and student materials.
• Work with classroom teachers to understand and create a sustainable and effective plan for recommendations of all Psych-Ed evaluations.
• Develop and maintain communication and documentation related to learning support.
• Achieve student growth through data-driven instruction and intervention.
• Build collaborative relationships with families in a way that honors their voices and wisdom as a cherished part of a student’s educational team.
• Attend faculty meetings, division level meetings, professional development opportunities, and perform other duties as determined by the Head of School.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field.
• Master’s degree or equivalent training, strongly preferred.
• Experience working with a variety of students and families.
• Confidence and experience with middle school reading, writing, and mathematics.
• In-depth experience with a broad range of educational technology tools.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in special education or a related field.
• A Master’s degree or equivalent training is strongly preferred.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students and families.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Proficiency in educational technology tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

McGehee offers a competitive compensation package, including health insurance, retirement benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

The daily rate for this long-term substitute position is $X per day, subject to change based on market conditions.

Schedule

This position is a long-term substitute role lasting 12 weeks, starting in September 2026. The schedule includes 40+ hours per week in-person.