Learning Specialist (Special Ed) Leave Replacement Sept - Dec2026
About The Position
Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County is a warm, inclusive Jewish Day School that educates children from Early Childhood through Eighth Grade with a vigorous dual curriculum in General and Judaic studies. We inspire our students to be engaged, independent learners who embrace Jewish values and practices and strive with confidence and compassion to better the world. We are seeking a highly collaborative, experienced, and skilled Learning Specialist (special education teacher) to support students in grades 5-8. The Learning Specialist will create and implement innovative instructional experiences for students who have been identified as benefitting from academic support. Candidate will be a role model who can help foster our students’ personal and academic growth, implement a variety of instructional strategies, and who has familiarity with the latest educational models to enhance student learning for the 21st century. We are specifically seeking a teacher with an expertise in multi-sensory approaches to teaching reading and/or mathematics. The ideal candidate:
Requirements
- Has a Master’s level or high degree in Special Education, Math Education, Childhood or Adolescent Education, and or Literacy
- Has at least 3 years of experience as a classroom teacher, learning specialist/interventionist, and or special education teacher
- A deep understanding of effective literacy and mathematics instruction
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- An understanding of child development and how social emotional factors impact learning
- A belief that all children have ability to learn at high levels
Nice To Haves
- Hebrew/Judaic skills and/or specialization in Mathematics
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized and small group instruction in order for all students to have access to the grade level curriculum
- Serve as co-teacher in a variety of classes in grades 5-8 as determined necessary (changes year to year based on student need)
- Partner with classroom teachers to create plans of support for identified students
- Challenge students to become active independent learners and encourage each child's curiosity and creativity.
- Foster respect for others, a commitment to values, and tikkun olam (repairing the world)
- Maintain accurate and consistent records of evidence of students learning
- Communicate regularly with parents through conferences, email, and phone calls to discuss students' progress, sharing successes and working in partnership to enhance student development.
- Engage with the Director of Instruction and Learning and the Student Learning Team to continuously learn and grow as an educator
