Job Opportunities
Learning Specialist (with a Literacy Focus)
Waldorf School of Lexington is currently accepting applications for a part-time Learning Specialist for the 2025-2026 academic year. This onsite position has an expected start date of August 1, 2025 and offers a salary that is commensurate with experience.
This Learning Specialist role is part of the school’s Student Support Department (SSD) and includes collaboration with the class teachers to support students with identified learning challenges, with an emphasis on language-based learning disabilities.
Responsibilities
Identifying and supporting students who are struggling to engage in the curriculum as a result of a learning difference.
Developing learning goals for each student who receives direct support.
Preparing daily lesson plans and presenting tutoring sessions as scheduled
Evaluating student work and providing ongoing student support and guidance
Assessing the developmental and learning needs of students (ongoing)
Assisting teachers in differentiating classroom instructions and lesson plans to meet the needs of all learners
Cultivating and addressing student behavior and social skills
Maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment
Teaching (co-teaching and/or assisting) each grade level based on the school’s curriculum standards as needed
Cultivate and maintain a professional relationship and excellent communication with families
Work professionally and collegially with faculty and staff, and perform classroom and sectional administrative duties and school committee assignments.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and/or Literacy Instruction
Experience in and training with providing multisensory reading instruction for students (Orton-Gillingham preferred)
Deep knowledge of learning differences and effective techniques for working with struggling students
Computer competency, including word processing, email, and Google drive
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with colleagues and parents/guardians both verbally and in writing
Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative school environment
To Apply: Please email a cover letter, resume, and three references (written or provide contact information) in a single pdf to hiring@thewaldorfschool.org.