Middle School - Learning Specialist

The Nueva School • Hillsborough, NJ

6h • $79,200 - $145,900

About The Position

Middle School - Learning Specialist Learning Support at Nueva Our Learning Support Program at Nueva is grounded in a strengths-based philosophy that supports gifted students with learning differences in thriving socially, emotionally, and academically. We partner with students to help them understand their unique learning profiles, recognize their strengths, and build a positive sense of self. Through this work, we empower students to celebrate their identity across all aspects and to develop the skills necessary for self-advocacy. We also collaborate closely with teachers and families, providing education and guidance around learning differences and the instructional strategies that best support student growth. Our goal is to foster an inclusive school culture where students with learning differences feel understood, supported, and able to flourish. The Position The Grades 5–8 Learning Specialist will join a collaborative and multidisciplinary team that includes learning support, counseling, social-emotional learning, and school administration. This role takes a strengths-based approach to supporting middle school students who are gifted and demonstrate potential or have identified learning differences. This position is well-suited for an educator who is eager to grow their practice within a supportive professional community. The Learning Specialist will work closely with students, teachers, and families to develop instructional strategies and learning. Key qualities and interests include: A strong interest in gifted education and learning differences A developing skill set in creating instructional strategies and accommodations for middle school learners Curiosity and commitment to social-emotional learning An openness to project-based and experiential learning approaches Willingness to engage thoughtfully and compassionately with students, families, and colleagues Interest in staying current with research and best practices in special and gifted education Mentorship, collaboration, and ongoing professional learning are central to this role. A Day in the Life As a Learning Specialist (Grades 5–8), your day is centered on supporting students through a strengths-based, student-centered approach. You’ll collaborate closely with teachers, counselors, administrators, and families to develop and implement accommodation and intervention plans, review educational evaluations, and support student well-being. Coaching teachers, co-planning inclusive classroom practices, and contributing to professional learning are regular parts of the role. You’ll work one-on-one and in small groups with students to develop learning strategies, build confidence, and enhance self-advocacy skills. You’ll also help shape learning support systems, partner with admissions, lead parent education opportunities, and participate in the broader life of the school—including attending community events and chaperoning student trips. Each day is collaborative, dynamic, and grounded in meaningful relationships with students and colleagues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience reviewing psychoeducational assessments
• Experience working as a learning specialist, special educator, or in a closely related role
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with learning differences in an educational setting
• Experience collaborating on student support or accommodation plans and monitoring student progress over time
• Ability to work effectively with middle and/or high school–aged students and their families
• Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Openness to feedback and a commitment to continuous professional growth
• Commitment to providing accessible, inclusive, and equitable student supports
• Alignment with a compassionate, strengths-based approach to learning support

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or advanced coursework in education, special education, psychology, or a related field
• Experience with gifted learners or a strong interest in learning about giftedness
• Experience working in middle and/or high school settings
• Comfort working in dynamic environments that value reflection, creativity, and iteration

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with teachers, counselors, administrators, and families to develop and implement accommodation and intervention plans
• Review educational evaluations
• Support student well-being
• Coach teachers
• Co-plan inclusive classroom practices
• Contribute to professional learning
• Work one-on-one and in small groups with students to develop learning strategies, build confidence, and enhance self-advocacy skills
• Help shape learning support systems
• Partner with admissions
• Lead parent education opportunities
• Participate in the broader life of the school—including attending community events and chaperoning student trips

Benefits

• fully paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance for employees
• employer contribution toward dependent insurance premiums
• a generous match on our retirement plan
• long-term disability insurance
• flexible spending account
• free lunch
• Relocation assistance available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level