PK-Learning Specialist & Reading Support Lead

Position: PK-8 Learning Specialist & Reading Support Lead

Brimmer and May School Brimmer and May School
- Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Pk-8 Leaning Specialist Brimmer and May School Brimmer and May School
- Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Job Details
Job : 5707684
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 12, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description The PK-8 Learning Specialist and LS Support Coordinator is a collaborative member of the Brimmer and May community, working with Lower and Middle School administration, teachers, and students. The person oversees academic support services in the Lower School, including the tutoring program; reviews all testing; develops accommodation plans; works directly with students, both in and out of the classroom;

and helps provide professional development for faculty members. In addition, they serve as a Learning Specialist for both the Lower and Middle Schools, and they are a member of the Lower School’s Student Support Team (SST). The position requires four weeks of summer work.

Essential Job Functions and Primary Responsibilities

Student & Teacher Support
Serves as a reading support teacher for the Lower School, working with individuals and small groups of students to provide specialized reading instruction using Orton-Gillingham and/or Wilson Reading
Manages the tutoring program
Hires tutors and matches students with appropriate tutors
Orients tutors in the fall
Creates and maintains a schedule with time & location of all tutoring sessions
Works with the business office to ensure payment of tutoring invoices
Observes classes and collaborates with teachers to improve pedagogy to support all learners
Serves as a member of the Lower School SST

Testing and Accommodation Plan Support
Organizes ERB test administration for Lower School in Fall, Winter, and Spring
Works with test administration to ensure that student accommodations are secured for testing
Proctors testing for students requiring extended time
Organizes annual reading assessments using the DIBELS-8 reading assessment for Grades PK – 5 and tracks students’ progress throughout Lower School
Assesses Lower School students, as needed, using resources, such as QRI, WTW Spelling Inventory, and WRMT
Oversees the full process of educational evaluations and accommodation plans
As appropriate, meets with families to recommend testing, review testing, and attend IEP meetings
Reviews and maintains records of all student testing
Creates and updates accommodation plans for individual students with testing on file
Reviews accommodation plans with faculty upon creation, or prior to the start of school for incoming students
Manages individual student assessment profiles that track progress throughout the Lower School.

Communication and Other Duties
Attends Lower School faculty meetings
Works with the Admissions department on all prospective students with submitted evaluations; creates accommodation plans for each of these students; attends admissions meetings as needed
Participates in the full life of the Lower School and the larger school community
Works closely with the Lower School Director of Teaching and Learning and the Lower School Reading Specialist to provide best practices in literacy to support classroom teacher
Communicates regularly with the Head of Lower School and members of the Lower School SST on student concerns and accommodation implementation
Communicates and meets regularly with the PK-12 Director of Academic Services
Professional Development, Growth, and Training
Remains up to date in areas of special education, student support, and best pedagogical practices
Attends and participates in all Lower School faculty meetings, faculty and staff workdays, and all school-wide meetings
Pursues professional development opportunities in or out of school
Displays willingness and ability to grow, learn, and practice self-reflection

Standard and Functional Competencies
Excellent communication, planning, and interpersonal skills
Works collaboratively with colleagues
Responds in a timely fashion to questions and concerns from students, parents, and staff
Strong computer skills, including Apple Productivity Suite and…