Middle School Learning Specialist (Grades 5-8) Long Term Substitute

Louise S. McGehee School•New Orleans, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Louise S. McGehee School is seeking a Middle School Learning Specialist (Grades 5-8) for a Long Term Substitute position for 12 weeks. This role involves providing small-group intervention, collaborating with teaching teams to design differentiated instruction, and supporting students with learning differences. The school is an independent all-girls Pre-K–12 institution in New Orleans, dedicated to educating girls to lead with purpose and confidence. McGehee emphasizes academic depth, intellectual ambition, creativity, and self-direction, guided by values of Excellence, Empowering Leadership, Honorable Action, Independent Thought, and Joyful Engagement. The school utilizes a distinctive, individualized approach to girls' education, fostering close student-faculty relationships and research-informed practice. Located on a historic Garden District campus, the school integrates New Orleans as an extended classroom through service, internships, and real-world leadership opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field.
Experience working with a variety of students and families.
Confidence and experience with middle school reading, writing, and mathematics.
In-depth experience with a broad range of educational technology tools.
Successful completion of a background check prior to beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or equivalent training, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide small-group intervention for students.
Collaborate and develop relationships with Middle School teaching teams to design differentiated instruction, build accommodations, and modifications into lesson plans and student materials.
Work with classroom teachers to understand and create a sustainable and effective plan for recommendations of all Psych-Ed evaluations.
Develop and maintain communication and documentation related to learning support.
Assess student growth and use data to inform instruction and intervention.
Build collaborative relationships with families in a way that honors their voices and wisdom as a cherished part of a student’s educational team.
Build community with students and families for advocacy, education, and connection.
Attend faculty meetings, division level meetings, professional development opportunities, and perform other duties as determined by the Head of School.