Part-Time Middle School Learning Specialist

About the role

Derby Academy is a co-educational Pre-K through 8th grade day school in Hingham, Massachusetts. Guided by the school’s motto – “Improve Both Mind and Heart” – Derby educators provide students with a joyful and rigorous academic environment while also infusing values and character development in their guidance of children.

Responsibilities

• Support students with language-based learning differences and/or executive functioning needs in one-to-one and/or small groups
• Collaborate with teachers to provide push-in support
• Work closely with a team of other Learning Specialists, teachers, advisors, counselors, administration, and families of identified students
• Read and interpret outside testing to develop goals for students
• Help teachers adopt teaching strategies that benefit all students, including accommodations on assignments and assessments
• Collect data to monitor progress and maintain accurate records of students with SSPs
• Develop and teach lessons to middle school students on topics such as organization, study skills, test preparation, and time management
• Interpret standardized test scores such as CTP, ERB, True Progress, or MAP Growth
• Co‑write trimester summaries for report cards

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with language-based learning differences and/or executive functioning needs
• Experience collaborating with teachers and working within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to read and interpret outside testing and standardized test scores
• Skill in developing and teaching lessons on organization, study skills, test preparation, and time management
• Commitment to equity and belonging in teaching practices

Pay

Salary range for this position is: $40‑50/hour, commensurate with experience and degree.

Schedule

This is a 10‑month, part‑time position working Mondays and Tuesdays from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, reporting to the Director of Student Support Services.