Middle School Learning Specialist

 Derby Academy is a co-educational Pre-K through 8 day school in Hingham, Massachusetts. Guided by the school’s motto – “Improve Both Mind and Heart” – Derby educators provide students with a joyful and rigorous academic environment while also infusing values and character development in their guidance of children. 

Derby seeks a compassionate and collaborative full-time Middle School Learning Specialist. 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience: 

• Supporting students with language-based learning differences and/or executive functioning needs in one-to-one and/or in small groups
• Collaborating with teachers to provide push-in support
• Working closely with a team of other Learning Specialists, teachers, advisors, counselors, administration, and families of identified students
• Reading and interpreting outside testing in order to develop goals for students 
• Helping teachers adopt teaching strategies that benefit all students, including accommodations on assignments and assessments
• Collecting data to monitor progress and maintaining accurate records of students with SSPs 
• Developing and teaching lessons to middle school students on topics such as organization, study skills, test preparation, and time management
• Interpreting standardized test scores such as CTP, ERB, True Progress, or MAP Growth
• Writing trimester summaries for report cards 
• Committing to ongoing professional development
• Commitment to equity and belonging in teaching practices
• Embracing additional independent school faculty responsibilities 

This is a 10-month, full-time position reporting to the Director of Student Support Services. 

A competitive salary and benefits package includes generous funding of professional development.  Salary range for this position is: $68,222 to $78,200, commensurate with experience and degree.

Derby Academy is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive educational community and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, color, veteran status, physical ability, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin or any other state or federally protected classifications. Derby Academy is an equal opportunity employer. 

Derby Academy values inclusivity and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds or who have experience in cultural competency work to apply. 

Interested candidates should submit their application, complete with cover letter, resume, and references, by applying  here   No phone calls, please. 

 Ideal qualifications: 

• Masters degree in Special Education, Reading, Literacy, or related field
• Minimum of five years of teaching and/or intervention experience, preferably with middle school-aged children
• Training in Wilson or Orton-Gillingham, The Writing Revolution, and/or other modalities to support reading and writing development
• Experience using a variety of reading assessments and screening tools
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)
• Must be eligible to work in USA and successfully pass all background checks in accordance with Massachusetts law, including CORI, SORI and National Fingerprinting