Upper School Learning Specialist; Grades 6-12

Overview

The Lang School seeks creative, passionate, and dedicated teachers and specialists to support our twice-exceptional (2e) students — gifted students with learning differences — across a variety of grades, subjects, and clinical support areas.

The Lang School seeks a reflective, student-centered Upper School Learning Specialist to support twice-exceptional learners (2e) in grades 6–12. The Learning Specialist serves on the Academic Support Team and aligns with the mission of The Lang School and the Academic Support Team: “The Academic Support Team empowers Lang students by building skills, strategies, and confidence that allow them to thrive in the classroom and beyond, always grounded in curiosity, joy, and a belief in each learner’s potential.”

• Provide targeted literacy instruction 1:1 and in small groups through both push-in and pullout models.
• Teach and coach transferable skills and strategies for decoding, fluency, comprehension, written expression, and executive functions using evidence-based programs.
• Partner as a core member of the Academic Support Team and collaborate with classroom teachers, therapeutic specialists, and school leadership to ensure aligned supports across settings.
• Maintain clear data systems, progress monitoring, and actionable communication with all stakeholders.
• Engage deeply in professional learning aligned with The Lang School’s mission and methods.

• MA/MS in Special Education, Reading, or Literacy
• Valid teacher certification
• 3+ years full-time lead-teaching experience
• 2+ years of school-based experience as a literacy specialist, learning specialist, or interventionist
• Formal training and hands-on experience with Orton–Gillingham or a similar multisensory, structured literacy approach (non-Wilson)
• Training and experience with empirically validated writing programs (e.g., The Writing Revolution, SRSD)
• Experience translating neuropsychological evaluations into practical, school-based intervention plans

• Design and deliver rigorous, engaging push-in and pullout instruction tailored to student profiles and goals.
• Proactively identify barriers to learning and implement compensatory strategies, including assistive technology and executive function supports.
• Collect and analyze data; maintain meticulous records to drive instruction and report progress.
• Communicate regularly with students, families, teachers, and related service providers; provide clear, timely updates.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students and colleagues; contribute to a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.
• Share curricular materials for faculty and administrative review upon request.
• Participate fully in grade-level and school-wide meetings, school functions, and ongoing professional development.

• Alignment with The Lang School’s mission and the Academic Support Team’s mission and values (curiosity, joy, belief in each learner’s potential).
• Experience in gifted and special education contexts; expert knowledge in literacy and learning differences.
• Grounded in progressive, inquiry-based education and universal design for learning (UDL) principles.
• Excited to teach, mentor, and counsel in a setting that honors student competence and independence—amplifying strengths and supporting emerging skills with transferable tools.
• Creative designer of learning experiences that leverage student interests, real-world problems, and professional tools to drive engagement and mastery.
• Familiarity with neurodivergent learning profiles (e.g., ADHD, dyslexia, autism, anxiety) and how they intersect with literacy and executive functioning.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and case management skills; adept at interdisciplinary teamwork.

The Lang School is a progressive independent school located in lower Manhattan serving grades 1-12. Our twice-exceptional ("2e") learners have a unique set of social, emotional, and intellectual needs. We meet students where they are and empower them to achieve their next levels of excellence with research-based support and a robust Talent Development Program. Our mission is to create a safe and engaging…