Learning Support | Grades 6-8

Emerson School is seeking a full-time Learning Support Specialist (focusing on 6th through 8th grade) for the 2026-27 school year. We are searching for a talented, team-oriented candidate to design, implement, and coordinate support services for Emerson students with learning differences. This individual will work closely with two peer Learning Support Specialists, classroom teachers, the School Counselors, and the administrative team. Duties include (but are not limited to) small group intervention, individual remediation, reviewing outside testing, coordinating with team members for student educational plans, monitoring and assessing student progress, assisting teachers to differentiate curriculum, facilitating the use of assistive technology, referring students to out-of-school resources, advocating for students, and establishing and maintaining frequent communication with parents. A qualified candidate will have a bachelor's degree, and prior teaching experience in the area of student academic support, tutoring, and/or special education is preferred. The candidate should also have a working knowledge of learning disabilities and neurodiversity, along with the ability to implement accommodations and individualize instruction.