The Spence School

Interim Lower School Learning Specialist 

Full time position to begin August 2026

Salary Range $75,716.00 - $134,887.00

Overview:

The Spence School seeks an Interim Lower School Learning Specialist to join a strong team in the Lower School Resource Department. The Lower School has approximately 280 students, K-4. Spence’s learning specialists believe in the inherent abilities of all children and know how to foster a sense of independence and self-confidence in students who may need individualized approaches to learning. The Interim Learning Specialist joins a team of four passionate and committed Lower School learning specialists who work closely with children, teachers and families. The Interim Learning Specialist is also a member of the K-12 Learning Support team and reports to the Lower School Learning Resource Department Head. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct and daily support in math and literacy to Lower School students through co-teaching, one-on-one and small group instruction
• Partner with homeroom teachers to articulate students’ learning needs at parent conferences
• Write biannual student reports
• Analyze academic assessment data in collaboration with the learning specialist team
• Partner with psychoeducational evaluators, families, and tutors 
• Interpret psychoeducational evaluations, summarize and provide information to classroom teachers and administrators
• Support teachers, administrators, and parents’ understandings of academically vulnerable students

Qualifications:

• Has sustained teaching experience with elementary students with diagnosed learning disabilities
• Brings broad expertise working with students with diagnosed learning disabilities
• Has advanced degree or equivalent experience working with students with diagnosed learning disabilities
• Demonstrates skill in working with children and an appreciation for the craft of teaching
• Has training and expertise in various literacy intervention programs
• Has experience teaching math to students with diagnosed learning disabilities (preferred)
• Finds joy in working with children and in school life 
• Demonstrates cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Approaches work with energy, kindness, maturity, curiosity, flexibility, and a sense of humor
• Considers collaboration an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team
• Enjoys a commitment that extends beyond the classroom, including contributions to the larger school community

Spence is committed to an equitable program and a diverse faculty and student body. We therefore actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds. 

About The Spence School

The Spence School, founded in 1892, is an independent school for girls and young women with an enrollment of 750 students in Grades K–12. Spence is committed to an equitable and inclusive program and a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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