3rd-5th Grade Learning Specialist & Coordinator

3rd-5th Grade Learning Specialist & Coordinator Opportunity Statement

Villa Academy is an inclusive independent school community dedicated to developing the whole child in the Cabrinian tradition of "education of the heart." Through dynamic, inquiry-based learning, Villa students become active agents of their own intellectual growth in preparation for lives of service and purpose.

Villa Academy seeks a full-time 3rd-5th Learning Specialist & Coordinator to join its team beginning August 20th, 2026. This role plays a vital role in supporting students who demonstrate a range of learning needs or those with identified learning differences. This educator serves as part of Villa's Learning Support team, collaborates with faculty, and oversees case-load management and coordination of outside providers and partners.

This is a full-time, ten-month, non-exempt position that follows the academic calendar, reporting to the Director of Teaching and Learning for Inquiry and Equity.

The ideal candidate is a compassionate, student-centered educator who is professionally trained and experienced in best practices of learning support. The candidate will delight in working with young learners and their families, be a dedicated problem-solver, and support Villa Academy’s commitment to "education of the heart."

• Provide a combination of push-in, pull-out, small group, and one-on-one support for 3rd through 5th grade students.
• Collaborate with the Villa Learning Support team and the Director of Teaching and Learning for Inquiry and Equity to ensure K-8 alignment of learning support practices and procedures.
• Utilize expertise in interpreting psycho educational evaluation reports and developing Student Support Plans (SSPs) for students, outlining strengths, needs, and recommended accommodations and interventions.
• Meet with families and students to design and finalize individualized Student Support Plans (SSPs) promoting goal achievement and academic growth.
• Conduct scheduled SSP reviews with parents and students throughout the academic year.
• Join Student Support meetings with grade levels and specialist teachers.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan instruction and co-teaching, identify supplemental instructional materials, develop assessments and intervention supports.
• Consult with teachers to provide insights and recommendations for how to support students with varied academic learning needs.
• Partner with the Counseling team to provide holistic support and intervention strategies, ensuring a cohesive approach to student wellbeing.
• Collaborate and maintain active communication with outside providers regarding students' progress, challenges, and learning needs.
• Communicate clearly, kindly, professionally, and effectively with colleagues, teachers, students, and families.
• Supports students and families in the transition across the Lower School to Middle School divisions.
• Design and implement a curriculum for the 5th grade Middle School Success class with a focus on executive function, and reinforce strategies taught in 5th grade Humanities courses.
• Participate in division meetings, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Commit to the mission, vision, and values of Villa Academy.

• Support the Director of Teaching and Learning for Inquiry and Equity with coordination of 3rd through 8th grade standardized testing accommodations.
• Support professional development to faculty on strategies for differentiated instruction, intervention, and assessment systems as they align to school wide programmatic priorities. This may include planning, facilitation, and/or coordination with the Director of Teaching and Learning for Inquiry and Equity and Division Directors.
• Support Division Directors with organization and administration of Admissions assessments and consult on Admissions applications.
• Organize Spring Academy services for students, including attending service plan meetings, setting up the schedule, and ensuring consistent communication between the tutor and classroom teachers.
• Assist new-to-Villa families with transferring IEPs from Seattle Public Schools into…