Interim Lower School Learning Specialist

The Spence School

Interim Lower School Learning Specialist 

Full time position to begin August 2026

Salary Range $75,716.00 - $134,887.00

Overview:

The Spence School seeks an Interim Lower School Learning Specialist to join a strong team in the Lower School Resource Department. The Lower School has approximately 280 students, K-4. Spence’s learning specialists believe in the inherent abilities of all children and know how to foster a sense of independence and self-confidence in students who may need individualized approaches to learning. The Interim Learning Specialist joins a team of four passionate and committed Lower School learning specialists who work closely with children, teachers and families. The Interim Learning Specialist is also a member of the K-12 Learning Support team and reports to the Lower School Learning Resource Department Head. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct and daily support in math and literacy to Lower School students through co-teaching, one-on-one and small group instruction
• Partner with homeroom teachers to articulate students’ learning needs at parent conferences
• Write biannual student reports
• Analyze academic assessment data in collaboration with the learning specialist team
• Partner with psychoeducational evaluators, families, and tutors 
• Interpret psychoeducational evaluations, summarize and provide information to classroom teachers and administrators
• Support teachers, administrators, and parents’ understandings of academically vulnerable students

Qualifications:

• Has sustained teaching experience with elementary students with diagnosed learning disabilities
• Brings broad expertise working with students with diagnosed learning disabilities
• Has advanced degree or equivalent experience working with students with diagnosed learning disabilities
• Demonstrates skill in working with children and an appreciation for the craft of teaching
• Has training and expertise in various literacy intervention programs
• Has experience teaching math to students with diagnosed learning disabilities (preferred)
• 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, flexibility, and 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.