Learning Specialist, Upper Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Marymount School of New York seeks a dynamic and experienced learning specialist to add to our team, partnering with another Upper Mid Learning Specialist to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and families to provide strategic learning support to students in grades 6-8. Using recommendations from neuropsychological evaluations, the Upper Mid Learning Specialist helps students with diverse learning profiles to develop advanced academic skills, self-advocacy, and executive functioning strategies. They partner closely with classroom teachers to design and implement effective instructional strategies and targeted interventions that support a range of learners. As a part of the student support team, learning specialists coordinate with administrators, teachers, parents, and outside providers to ensure students can thrive in a rigorous academic environment. 

Marymount teachers are deeply invested in innovative and engaging teaching and learning. Ideal candidates foster collaborative, student-centered classrooms where discussion, inquiry, and intellectual risk-taking are central. At Marymount, all teachers strive to balance high expectations with deep support, fostering both academic excellence and student growth. 

Beyond the classroom, teachers at Marymount serve as academic advisors and contribute to the broader life of the school by moderating at least one student club or activity. They collaborate closely with colleagues, communicate regularly with families, and engage fully in the school community.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with Upper Mid learning specialist to create and implement individual academic intervention plans.


• Work with students in groups and individually to support students in:
  
  
  
  • executive functioning
  
  
  • self-advocacy 
  
  
  • testing accommodations
  
  
  • subject-specific support
  
  
  
  


• Collaborate, communicate, and plan with teachers, families, and externally in order to support student needs.


• Interpret and implement recommendations from neuropsychological evaluations including management of student IESP/CSE annual meetings and related services. 


• Attend faculty and student support meetings.


• Contribute to the life of the school through club leadership or other extracurricular involvement.


• Supervisory duties and responsibilities as requested by divisional head. 

Requirements:

• A master's degree in special education, curriculum and instruction, or equivalent


• Experience working in a school setting with middle school students


• Ability to differentiate and vary instructional methods


• Excellent communication and organization skills 


• Commitment to equity and belonging in teaching practices

We believe in the transformative power of a diverse and inclusive community, and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender in our educational programs or employment practices.