Learning Resources Teacher (1-Year Position; Begins Late August 2026)

Francis W. Parker School•Chicago, IL

2d•$70,022 - $133,748

About The Position

Francis W. Parker School is a renowned JK-12th grade independent day school. Founded in 1901 on the tenets of progressive education, the school currently enrolls 940 students and employs over 200 dedicated faculty and staff members who, in addition to assistant teachers, substitute teachers, and coaches, work together to ensure that the School lives up to its Mission to educate students to think and act with empathy, courage, and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse, democratic society and global community. We seek a skilled and experienced Intermediate and Middle School Learning Resource Teacher to join our expert faculty for the 2026-2027 school year, working/teaching in classrooms, small groups, or one-on-one settings. The Learning Resources Program aims to support students with learning differences through mainstream classroom environments. The Learning Resources Teacher coordinates with many different classroom teachers to support students and communicate student growth and progress with parents. The Learning Resources Teacher will help students learn their course material, gradually become more independent, gain insights into themselves as learners, and become their own best advocates.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Learning Disabilities; Masters preferred
Background in learning disabilities and/or special education
Experience with Intermediate and Middle School students, including a thorough knowledge and understanding of the developmental needs, interests, and profiles of students ages 10-14
Possess the demonstrated ability to work well with colleagues to modify and adapt instruction for all learners
Broad cross-curricular knowledge base
Experience in and a commitment to developing ones own cultural competency and seeking, continually, greater levels of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Able to communicate clearly and tactfully with students, parents, outside specialists, administration, and colleagues
Empathetic, sound judgment, emotional maturity, and a sense of humor
Superior communication skills (both oral and written), with the ability to summarize data from diagnostics and to clearly identify and describe cognitive areas that need support
Adept at helping students, colleagues, and parents understand how assistive technology can enhance student organization, communication/self-advocacy, and learning
Ability to provide insight, education, and guidance to teachers, administrators, and counselors on specific learning differences and ways to further support them within the Parker community.