Middle School Learning Specialist, Leave (Feb 2027-Apr/Jun 2027)

Buckingham Browne Nichols School • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

Buckingham Browne & Nichols is seeking a Middle School Learning Specialist for full-time leave coverage from February 2027 through April 2027, with the possibility of an extension through June 2027. The role coordinates academic support for students in grades 7 and 8 by collaborating with teachers on practices that improve learning, supporting student assessment, teaching individuals or small groups as needed, documenting student progress and needs, and conferencing with students. The Learning Specialist works closely with the Dean of Students, Middle School Assistant Director, and Director of Student Support Services.

The position collaborates with Learning Specialists across all three campuses and helps support student and family transitions between campuses. The Learning Specialist also assists educators and families with managing Learning Profiles and helps coordinate communication for students receiving outside support. Buckingham Browne & Nichols is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution and to fostering an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community guided by inquiry, integrity, belonging, and kindness.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Special Education, Language & Literacy, Educational Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, or a related field.
• Proven experience working with middle-school-aged children with mild to moderate learning needs.
• Professional boundaries when handling privileged information and respect for appropriate information channels.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing direct instruction to students with learning issues across the curriculum, particularly in organizational and study skills.
• Ability to organize and maintain a learning center for students with a range of learning styles.
• Ability to create and follow through on individualized plans that support students’ specific learning needs and accommodate their learning styles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate well with different school constituents.
• Patience, humor, and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the Student Support Team.
• Provide direct services to students needing support.
• Work directly with teachers and advisors.
• Coordinate referrals for outside evaluations.
• Coordinate the in-house intake of evaluations, including creating Learning Profiles.
• Consult with teachers, advisors, parents, and outside providers.
• Coordinate academic student support for grades 7 and 8.
• Work with teachers to support practices that improve student learning.
• Support student assessment, teach individuals or small groups when necessary, document student progress and needs, and conference with students.
• Collaborate with Learning Specialists across all three campuses and support student and family transitions between campuses.
• Assist educators and families with the continued management of Learning Profiles.
• Assist with communication for students receiving outside support.

Benefits

• 403(b) plan with up to a 10% match of salary for eligible full-time and part-time employees.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Other competitive benefits offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time