Part-Time Learning Specialist Long-term Substitute
The Archer School for Girls is seeking qualified, experienced candidates for the position of Part-time Learning Specialist Long-term Substitute (60% FTE), starting August 2026 through TBD. The Part-time Learning Specialist Long-term Substitute joins the Student Services Team to support student learning profiles that require learning accommodations and educational interventions. This role serves as a liaison between students, teachers, parents, and outside professionals to coordinate compensatory strategies, executive functioning skills, and metacognitive awareness for students’ learning and academic success in grades 6-12.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Work with Students:
- Interprets and translates educational testing results into appropriate accommodations and/or interventions in line with Archer’s programs and policies.
- Create, implement and update Learning Profiles (LPs)for students who meet Archer’s eligibility requirements for school-based accommodations.
- Serves as a case manager for students with LPs including writing, updating and ensuring proper implementation of accommodations.
- Plan and lead Archer’s Executive Functioning workshops and peer tutoring program for students to foster self-advocacy and metacognition among all students.
- Collect and assess data to support student progress.
Work with Families:
- Fosters clear and transparent communication including professional referrals for neuropsychological testing and/or outside professional support.
- Advise families and apply for Students Services & Disabilities (SSD) College Board and ACT Accommodation for standardized testing accommodations.
- Collect and share patterns of data relating to the LP with parents and their outside professionals.
Work with Faculty:
- Collaborate with teachers on effective teaching strategies and differentiated instruction in the classroom to meet the needs of diverse learners with LPs.
- Provide ongoing professional development on neurodiversity.
- Remain current on brain-based research and effective teaching practices for neurodiverse learners.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position requires a reflective, dedicated professional with an educational background and abiding interest in ongoing professional learning. Candidates should be eager to support developing minds in a joyful and ambitious learning environment. Essential skills include:
- outstanding interpersonal skills
- organization and time management skills
- strong oral and written communication skills
- flexibility and initiative
- comfort with data and attention to detail and accuracy
- growth mindset and belief in every student’s ability to grow their skills
- good judgment and ability to maintain clear professional boundaries
- a sense of humor and enthusiasm for an innovative and forward-thinking learning environment
Education and/or Experience
A minimum of 4 years of experience as a learning specialist or in a related field. A Master’s degree, Board Certified Educational Therapist (BCET), and/or Education Therapist/Professional (ET/P) is preferred.
Beyond competitive pay, employees enjoy working in a highly collegial, student-focused, and joyful learning community. We seek employees who will contribute to an equitable and just learning environment. Integral to our mission, Archer has remained passionately committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive community where all students can thrive personally and academically.
Salary range: $2,400 - $3,550 per semi-monthly pay period (depending on qualifications and experience)
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No phone calls, please. More information on Archer can be found at www.archer.org. The Archer School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
