Learning Specialist - Grades 4-8 (1 Year Leave Replacement)

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School (BHMS) offers a challenging and comprehensive curriculum built on the philosophy of Maria Montessori to children aged two years through eighth grade. Students work and learn in mixed-age classes led by teaching teams of thoughtful and well-trained professionals. The students have exposure to a full range of academic and artistic courses. BHMS also offers an after-school program and a summer day camp. The School is housed in a beautiful facility in the Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn and is ideally located for convenient access to all parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn.  

Full-year Family Leave Replacement: 

Upper Elementary/Middle School (grades 4-8) Learning Specialist

Start Date:            Late August 2026

Reports to: School Psychologist, Assistant Head of School 

Brief Description: The Upper Elementary/Middle School Learning Specialist is a full-time, 10-month position at the Brooklyn Heights Montessori School. The Upper Elementary/Middle School Learning Specialist works as a part of a team of classroom teachers, administrators, the School Psychologist, Lower Elementary Learning Specialist, and Early Childhood Learning Specialist to aid student learning in grades 4-8 through teaching, observation, and teacher support. 

Responsibilities 

• Generate and maintain Student Learning Plans (SLP) throughout each school year, and disseminate SLP for teachers and families
  • Meet with families to review Student Learning Plans (along with Assistant Head of School and/or School Psychologist)
  • Ensure teachers have current copies of SLP
• Manage in-school and testing accommodations for students with learning plans
• Provide both pull-out and push-in small group and/or individual support in language-based classes, math, Montessori work periods, and after school for students as necessary
• Attend and collaborate on weekly student, curriculum, Upper Elementary and Middle School meetings

• Observe students, as necessary, to gather specific information to inform discussions with teachers, families, outside support, and record and share that information with the Support Services Team
• Collaborate with the School Psychologist to manage all aspects of standardized testing
• Collaborate with Upper Elementary teachers to complete biannual reading assessments  
• Meet regularly with the Assistant Head of School and School Psychologist
• Meet regularly with the Lower Elementary Learning Specialist to create alignment and consistency across programs
• Provide all classroom teachers with specific strategies and support for students needing academic remediation and/or acceleration
• Collaborate with Upper Elementary/Middle School teachers and the Assistant Head of School on writing and editing student report cards with a focus on students with SLP
• In conjunction with the School Psychologist, serve as a liaison between BHMS, families, outside support, and the Department of Education when necessary
• Conduct admissions assessments for students applying to grades 4-8 at BHMS
• Provide lunch and recess coverage for Upper Elementary and Middle School students
• Chaperone overnight trips when necessary

Skills and Requirements

• Master's Degree in Special Education or related field
• Three or more years of direct experience supporting students with learning needs in Upper Elementary and Middle School years
• An understanding of and appreciation for Montessori education

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, social justice, and equity. In that spirit, BHMS does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic.

The salary range is $83-300 - $85,500 commensurate with experience, qualifications, and aligned with the school’s financial landscape. 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
The facts stated in this application for employment and any supplementary materials (i.e.: resume and educational history) are true and complete. I understand that false or inaccurate statements or omissions of material facts shall be grounds for denial of employment and, if employed, for immediate dismissal. I authorize Brooklyn Heights Montessori School to investigate all statements and claims contained within this application, supplementary materials, and subsequent interviews, and acknowledge and agree that Brooklyn Heights Montessori School may check references from sources other than those references listed herein. I hereby release all current and former employers from any charges or damages for releasing any and all employment information, whether subjective or objective, to Brooklyn Heights Montessori School. I also understand that an offer or acceptance of employment does not create a contract of employment or otherwise alter the at-will nature of my employment with Brooklyn Heights Montessori School.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School, in compliance with New York City Administrative Code §21-119 (derived from Local Law 60/1984) and section 424-a of the New York State Social Services Law, will require all employees to submit to a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and a records search of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment for the existence of reports of child abuse and maltreatment.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer seeking candidates who will embrace the tenets of Montessori Education, including the principles of community, educational and professional excellence, social justice, and equity.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, social justice and equity. In that spirit, BHMS does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic.