Learning Specialist, Upper School

Marymount School of New York seeks a dynamic and experienced learning specialist to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and families to provide strategic learning support to students in grades 9-12. Using recommendations from neuropsychological evaluations, the Upper School Learning Specialist helps students with diverse learning profiles to develop advanced academic skills, self-advocacy, and executive functioning strategies. The specialist collaborates with other learning specialists, the student support team, administrators, teachers, and parents to ensure students can thrive in a rigorous academic environment.

Learning specialists partner with classroom teachers to develop and implement effective instructional strategies and targeted interventions. They also coordinate and oversee learning accommodations beyond the classroom, particularly with assessments.

Beyond the classroom, teachers at Marymount serve as academic advisors and contribute to the broader life of the school by moderating at least one student club or activity. They collaborate closely with colleagues, communicate regularly with families, and engage fully in the school community.

• Collaborate with Upper School learning team to create and implement individual academic intervention plans.
• Work with students in groups and individually to support students in:
  • executive functioning
  • self-advocacy
  • testing accommodations
  • subject‑specific support
• Interpret and implement recommendations from neuropsychological evaluations including management of student IESP/CSE annual meetings and related services.
• Attend faculty and student support meetings.
• Coordinate standardized testing (ACT/SAT) for student with disabilities which includes administration of student standardized testing accommodations and management of applications.
• Collaborate, communicate, and plan with teachers, families, and externally in order to support student needs.
• Contribute to the life of the school through club leadership or other extracurricular involvement.
• Supervisory duties and responsibilities as requested by divisional head.

• A master's degree in special education, curriculum and instruction, or equivalent.
• Experience working in a school setting with upper school students.
• Ability to differentiate and vary instructional methods.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Commitment to equity and belonging in teaching practices.

Salary range: $90, annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

We believe in the transformative power of a diverse and inclusive community, and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender in our educational programs or employment practices.