Elementary & Middle School Learning Specialist

Learning Specialist - Part-time Elementary and Middle School

Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences, an expeditionary learning school, is seeking an experienced and dedicated learning specialist to support our preschool–8th grade students, families, and teachers for the 2026-27 school year.

The successful candidate will understand the developmental needs of children (ages 3‑14), using their knowledge to promote the school's character traits of compassion, courage, respect, trust, honesty and stewardship. Experience with this age group and the ability to work directly within the classroom are essential to this role.

Our learning specialist works across many age groups and classrooms, partnering closely with teachers, families, and students to provide instruction and intervention grounded in educational best practices. They lead the process of identifying appropriate actions and creating accommodation plans that support the whole team, student, teacher and family alike. For some students, this includes referring for diagnostic evaluations, helping parents and faculty interpret results, connecting families with specialized services, and coordinating with outside instructors or tutors.

The role also involves close collaboration with administration and faculty to ensure curricular offerings are differentiated to meet every student's needs, whether through training and workshops, team teaching, or small-group support within the classroom.

Social‑emotional development is at the core of teaching and learning at Arts & Sciences, which is why the ideal candidate brings genuine experience working within a school community, not just a clinical setting.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Special Education or related field
• 5–7+ years experience working with elementary and middle school‑aged children
• Certifications or extensive training in areas such as dyslexia, autism, ADHD, developmental delay, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, speech/language, and other health impairments
• Has worked in a school setting and/or with groups of children from preschool – 8th grade
• Has experience working collaboratively with parents, families, administration, and teams of teachers
• Is able to understand the developmental needs of 3‑14 year olds and apply this toward working within the classroom, in small groups, and one‑on‑one

• Develop or utilize screening assessment protocols and oversee the completion of student assessments, and attend periodic teacher and team meetings to analyze student progress, identify priority learning needs for individual students, and discuss optimal strategies for maximizing each student’s growth.
• Lead the process of identifying, monitoring, and supporting students who are divergent learners. This involves meeting with faculty, parents, and, where appropriate, private contractors on behalf of students who require specialized academic instruction.
• Work with SFPS to maintain and track any IEP and Private School Plans
• Help manage our process and documentation by defining appropriate general and specialized instruction. Collaborate with teaching faculty to help support instruction that is dynamic, supportive, and of high quality.
• Inclusion – classroom support and small groups
• Develop and maintain relationships with other learning support in the community
• Effective time management and scheduling skills
• Willing to attend field trips with classes, some of which are overnight
• Attend staff and divisional meetings, workshops and conferences
• Attending some evening and community events

This position is 20–25 hours per week and will be paid in the range of $40–$50 per hour depending on experience.

Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences places a high value on creating a diverse faculty and staff that reflects the cultural richness of our state, our country, and our world. The school is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions, including those related to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and recognition of individuals on the basis of their ability and job‑related qualifications and without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students is actively sought. The school complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application/interview process are requested to contact the school in order to arrange such accommodation.