Learning Specialist (Special Education)

The Learning Specialist is a key role in achieving a vision for truly inclusive, joyful and rigorous learning. They will work primarily with students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP), providing students individualized and targeted support to access the curriculum, to engage productively with peers, and to thrive at school. The Learning Specialist will provide specialized academic instruction and will support the development and implementation of academic, behavioral and social emotional learning plans for students across Tiers of Support through close collaboration with general education teachers, students, families, school leadership and a multidisciplinary Diverse Learners Team. Beyond provision of direct interventions and services, the Learning Specialist acts as case manager for students with IEPs. As a member of the Diverse Learners Team, the Learning Specialist plays a key role to help build and guide us toward a vision of inclusion and ensuring all students’ needs are met across our school. This is a full-time position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design and deliver individualized academic and behavioral interventions aligned to student needs
Provide Specialized Academic Instruction (SAI) through co-teaching, small group, and 1:1 settings
Deliver Behavioral Intervention Services using research-based, MTSS-aligned strategies
Plan and share lesson plans/intervention arcs to support team alignment
Use authentic and norm-referenced assessments to monitor progress and inform instruction
Systematically track and analyze student data to guide decisions
Develop and manage IEPs in collaboration with team members
Conduct standardized assessments and contribute to evaluation reports
Ensure compliance: timelines, documentation, and service delivery
Communicate regularly with caregivers Monitor implementation of accommodations/modifications across settings
Track and report progress toward IEP goals
Coordinate with providers and leadership to ensure services meet state/federal requirements
Facilitate collaboration across grade-level teams and related service providers
Partner with educators to implement accommodations, modifications, and inclusive systems
Build staff capacity in differentiation, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and inclusive practices
Support development of safe, supportive, and culturally responsive learning environments
Contribute to Tier 1 and Tier 2 systems through teams (e.g., COST, Culture & Climate)
Participate in ongoing professional development and coaching to support growth and team goals