Advanced Learning Specialist

Advanced Learning Specialist JobID:

1233

Position Type:

Elementary Teaching, grades K-5

Date Posted:

4/20/2026

Location:

Lower School The Advanced Learning Specialist provides rigorous, differentiated instruction in mathematics and literacy to extend student learning beyond grade-level expectations. Through both push-in and pull-out models, this role develops students' higher-order thinking, problem-solving, and conceptual understanding. The Advanced Learning Specialist is responsible for identifying students using multiple data points and established criteria, and for planning and delivering enrichment instruction aligned to state standards and the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). In addition to direct student services, this role collaborates with classroom teachers to support differentiation in mathematics and literacy instruction. This includes providing instructional strategies, resources, and coaching to ensure advanced learners are appropriately challenged within the core classroom. The Advanced Learning Specialist works closely with grade-level teams to integrate enrichment into inquiry-based, transdisciplinary units and uses student data to inform instruction, monitor progress, and evaluate program effectiveness.

Salary Range:

$41,000-$56,000

Key Responsibilities:

Student Instruction & Enrichment Design and deliver advanced, differentiated instruction in mathematics and literacy Provide push-in and pull-out enrichment services for identified students Develop students' higher-order thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills Plan and implement lessons that emphasize depth, complexity, and conceptual understanding Student Identification & Progress Monitoring Identify students for advanced learning services using multiple data sources and established criteria Monitor student progress and adjust instruction based on performance data Maintain records and communicate student growth with stakeholders Teacher Support & Instructional Coaching Collaborate with classroom teachers to support differentiation in math and literacy instruction Provide strategies, resources, and coaching to extend learning for advanced students Support Tier 1 instruction to ensure appropriate challenge for all learners Curriculum & Collaboration Partner with grade-level teams to integrate enrichment into inquiry-based, transdisciplinary units (PYP) Align enrichment instruction with Minnesota state standards and school curriculum Contribute to curriculum development and refinement of scope and sequence Program Development Support the development and continuous improvement of the school's advanced learning program Use data to evaluate program effectiveness and inform instructional decisions

Qualifications:

Required Valid Minnesota teaching license (Elementary Education or related field) Experience teaching elementary students (K-5) Strong knowledge of math and literacy instruction Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs Preferred Experience working with gifted and talented or advanced learners Knowledge of IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) or inquiry-based instruction Experience with instructional coaching or teacher leadership Strong data analysis skills to inform instruction