Learning Specialist, Lander Grinspoon Academy

Learning Specialist, Lander Grinspoon Academy

Knight Vision Education Lander-Grinspoon Academy - Northampton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5844944

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Lander Grinspoon Academy, an independent Jewish day school serving students in Kindergarten through Grade 6, is hiring a compassionate, collaborative, and skilled Learning Specialist to join our faculty.

The Learning Specialist works closely with students, teachers, families, and school leadership to support the academic success of all learners. This position provides direct intervention services, conducts assessments, collaborates with classroom teachers, and helps implement best practices for supporting diverse learning needs.

• Provide small-group and individual academic support for students requiring additional intervention.
• Conduct benchmark assessments and analyze student performance data.
• Develop detailed progress reports and communicate student growth with families and teachers.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support differentiated instruction and effective intervention strategies.
• Participate in parent conferences, student support meetings, and faculty meetings.
• Contribute to curriculum review and instructional planning as needed.
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Support school programs, events, field trips, and other community activities.
• Complete professional development and participate fully in faculty work weeks and school-wide training.

• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience providing academic intervention and supporting students with diverse learning needs.
• Knowledge of assessment practices and data-driven instruction.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

Hours: 25 hours per week

Salary: $23,000-$25,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Benefits: Sick and personal time, early release Fridays, and time off for national and Jewish holidays; this part time position follows our school calendar

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $23,000 to $25,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education >
Consulting Teacher

Special Education >
Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Lander-Grinspoon Academy is an open and diverse Jewish community providing an outstanding K–6 education. Most of our staff have been working together for over 12 years. At our school, each child’s success is our highest priority. Our philosophy, curriculum, and community work together to ensure that each student is embraced and nurtured both as an individual and as a constructive member of the community.

We have a strong social curriculum integrated into all aspects of school life, and we see physical education as an essential part of educating the whole child—supporting resilience, cooperation, self-awareness, and responsible citizenship. Our teachers collaborate closely to create engaging, inclusive learning experiences and to help each child reach their full potential. We foster a dynamic work environment filled with collaboration, communication, respect, love, and a lot of laughter.

Being a teacher at Lander-Grinspoon Academy is unlike anything you will experience anywhere else.

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Leslie Knight
• Email: les

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