Learning Support Specialist

Detroit Country Day School•Beverly Hills, MI

About The Position

Detroit Country Day School is hiring a Learning Support Specialist in the Lower School, with a start date of October 2026. The specialist oversees and provides learning support for designated students in an independent elementary school setting, working with students individually or in small groups. The role includes providing academic interventions and assessment accommodations, coordinating communication about student support, and collaborating with teachers and school leaders to promote student success. The position operates under the supervision of the Director of Learning Support, Lower School Director, and grade-level Deans. Detroit Country Day School is a private, independent, co-educational, non-denominational preschool-through-grade-12 college preparatory school focused on a well-rounded liberal arts education. The school emphasizes academics, arts, athletics, character development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Educational background must provide knowledge about learning disabilities, accommodations, and/or learning strategies.
Experience providing math intervention and/or writing intervention in an elementary school setting.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work positively and effectively with students, parents, administration, and faculty.
At least 3 years of elementary teaching experience in an educational setting.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in communication and documentation.
Proficient and enthusiastic use of technology.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Knowledge of or experience in independent schools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee and work with students one-to-one or in small groups.
Facilitate formal assessment accommodations, including extended time, a separate location, and oral reading for eligible students.
Provide pull-out, one-to-one, or small-group intervention in math, reading, and writing.
Provide push-in academic support aligned with lessons and instruction, assisting homeroom teachers.
Create a consistent, structured communication process among teachers, parents, and students regarding academic support provided or needed.
Facilitate formal testing accommodations for standardized testing.
Design individualized interventions aligned with students’ evaluations, report recommendations, and assessment data.
Collaborate with teachers to support student success through classroom observations and specific intervention strategies.
Attend and participate in Lower School administrative, grade-level, and goal meetings to discuss, hear, and share student concerns and progress.
Maintain grade-level accommodation grids while ensuring confidentiality, appropriate distribution, and accessibility.
Demonstrate cultural competency through respect for diverse identities and experiences and an orientation toward equity and inclusion.
Perform other related duties as assigned.