Middle School Learning Specialist (Grades 5-8) Long Term Substitute

Position:    Middle School Learning Specialist (Grades 5-8) 

    Long Term Substitute

Department:        Middle School 

Reports to:        Head of Middle School 

FLSA Classification:       Exempt (daily rate)

Job Type:      Long Term (12 weeks)

Hours of work:      40+ in person

Start Date:       September 2026

About McGehee

Founded in 1912, Louise S. McGehee School is an independent all-girls Pre-K–12 school in New Orleans. For more than a century, McGehee has educated girls to lead with purpose and confidence — and today, we are shaping our next chapter.

Our Vision is a world shaped by purposeful women who lead with clarity, courage, and conviction. From Pre-K through 12th grade, each McGehee student is empowered to develop her unique strengths and aspirations in an environment designed specifically for girls.

Our Mission challenges each girl to discover her strengths and reach her full potential as an independent learner, a critical thinker, and a confident leader. Academic depth, intellectual ambition, creativity, and self-direction define the McGehee experience from the earliest years through graduation.

Our work is guided by the values that shape our community and decisions:

• Commitment to Excellence grounded in high expectations and continuous improvement
• Empowering Leadership that elevates others and builds strong teams
• Honorable Action rooted in integrity and alignment between values and choices
• Independent Thought balanced by curiosity and courage
• Joyful Engagement that recognizes girls thrive when they feel valued, challenged, and connected

We hold high expectations for our faculty and our students, and we align our work with our values.

McGehee advances a distinctive, individualized approach to girls’ education built on close relationships between students and faculty and grounded in research-informed practice. Located on a historic Garden District campus, we embrace New Orleans as an extended classroom, connecting learning to service, internships, and real-world leadership. With more than 2,200 alumnae worldwide, McGehee is both a rigorous academic institution and a lifelong community committed to excellence and impact.

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field. Master’s degree or equivalent training, strongly preferred.
• Experience working with a variety of students and families.
• Confidence and experience with middle school reading, writing, and mathematics.
• In-depth experience with a broad range of educational technology tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Provide small-group intervention for students.
• Collaborate and develop relationships with Middle School teaching teams to design differentiated instruction, build accommodations, and modifications into lesson plans and student materials.
• Work with classroom teachers to understand and create a sustainable and effective plan for recommendations of all Psych-Ed evaluations.
• Develop and maintain communication and documentation related to learning support.
• Assess student growth and use data to inform instruction and intervention.
• Build collaborative relationships with families in a way that honors their voices and wisdom as a cherished part of a student’s educational team.
• Build community with students and families for advocacy, education, and connection.
• Attend faculty meetings, division level meetings, professional development opportunities, and perform other duties as determined by the Head of School.

Interview Process and How to Apply:

If your experience and qualifications are aligned with our hiring needs, we will contact you regarding next steps in the interview process. The process may include multiple rounds of interviews, including an on-campus visit to Louise S. McGehee School. Candidates may also be asked to provide additional materials, including professional references.

The final candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check prior to beginning employment.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Work is generally performed in a school, classroom, or office environment and may include prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and working at a computer. Certain positions may require the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Louise S. McGehee School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local law.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on the needs of the School.

If you have questions, please email [email protected].