Lower School Learning Specialist Leave Replacement

The Spence School

Lower School Learning Specialist Leave Replacement

Full-time position to begin December 8,2025 and end June 16, 2026

Overview:

Spence seeks a Lower School Learning Specialist to join a strong team of K-12 learning resource faculty to support our students in grades K-4. The position offers an opportunity to teach students with diagnosed and undiagnosed learning challenges in small groups and in collaboration with homeroom teachers. The department’s collaboration with families, faculty and additional support providers is one of the many strengths of the team and positions learning specialists to be an integral part of the Spence community and lives of students.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to lower school students through one on one, small group, and co-teaching instruction
• Partner with psychoeducational evaluators, families, and tutors 
• Partner with classroom teachers and administration on student learning in all academic areas
• Collaborate with other student support roles, including but not limited to the Lower School Counselor, Nurse, and Administration

Qualifications:

• Has sustained teaching experience with lower school students with diagnosed learning disabilities in the areas of literacy, math, and executive functioning
• Has advanced degree or equivalent experience working with students with diagnosed learning disabilities as well as certifications in intervention programs that support students with diagnosed learning disabilities
• Has sustained experience in reading, interpreting and summarizing educational evaluations
• Has experience working in close collaboration with homeroom teachers, families, outside providers, and school administrators
• Demonstrates skill in working with children and an appreciation for the craft of teaching
• Finds joy in working with children and in school life 
• Demonstrates cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Approaches work with energy, kindness, maturity, curiosity, and flexibility
• Has a sense of humor
• Considers collaboration an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team
• Enjoys a commitment that extends beyond the classroom, including contributions to the larger school community

Spence is committed to an equitable program and a diverse faculty and student body. We therefore actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds.