Part-time Learning Specialist Upper Elementary and Middle School

Lexington Montessori School is looking to hire a part-time, 26-hour/week Learning Specialist for students ages 9 through 14 (grades 4
- 8) for the 2026-27 school year. Responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:

• Design, execute and assess personalized learning plans for students
• Provide individual and small-group support in organization, planning, time management, task completion, study skills, and self-monitoring.
• Help students develop individualized systems for managing assignments, projects, and daily responsibilities.

• Provide targeted support in mathematics, written expression, reading comprehension, and large project organization
• Help students access the curriculum while maintaining appropriate challenge and independence
• Monitor progress and adjust supports as students' needs evolve

• Collaborate with the Learning Inclusion Team to enhance student learning school-wide
• Partner with teachers to identify student needs, develop support plans, and implement effective accommodations and learning strategies
• Participate in student support meetings and maintain ongoing communication about student progress and goals

• Foster self-confidence, independence, resilience, self-advocacy and self-awareness skills
• Help students understand their learning strengths and challenges

Candidates who apply are expected to embrace Montessori principles, build warm, trusting relationships with students, balance support with expectations and accountability and value diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and social responsibility. They should have a minimum of:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience working with 4th to 8th grade students
• Strong understanding of neurodiversity, executive functioning and learning differences
• Experience supporting diverse learning profiles
• Demonstrated skill in math instruction and writing support
• Strong communication, collaboration and organizational skills

Other preferred skills for this position are:

• Montessori credentials or significant experience in a Montessori setting
• Experience in learning support, special education, educational therapy, academic coaching or a related field
• Knowledge of ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, neurodivergence and other learning differences
• Experience collaborating within an independent school environment

LMS boasts a collegial faculty with a commitment to diversity and Montessori philosophy and pedagogy. Sick and personal leave; part-time salary in proportion to experience. Please submit a resume, letter of interest and three letters of recommendation and/or references to Maria-Veronica Barnes ase see our website  for more information.

Non Discrimination Statement

It has been and will continue to be the policy of the Lexington Montessori School to be fair and impartial in all of its relations with its employees and applicants for employment and to make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

The School will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities or pregnancy-related conditions, in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and all other personnel actions and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, layoffs, and reinstatements, training, tuition assistance, and disciplinary measures.