Part-time Lower School Learning Specialist

Latin School Of Chicago • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces diversity of people, cultures and ideas. Latin inspires its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence. Latin School of Chicago is seeking an innovative and collaborative Part-time Learning Specialist for prekindergarten through fourth grade starting Fall 2026 who is passionate about student learning and supporting students with learning differences. As a member of the Learning Resources team, the Learning Specialist will collaborate with co- learning specialists, the reading and math specialists, counselors, homeroom teachers, administrators, and parents to identify and meet the needs of students identified with learning differences and as at-risk. The Part-time Learning Specialist will be half time (20 hours and 5 days per week) and eligible for our full benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in elementary education, special education, or related field with special education/ LBS1 certification
• 3-5 years teaching experience required
• Training and experience with multi-sensory, structured literacy and math programs required
• Understanding of typical and atypical child development, including the underlying neurological and cognitive processes, such as memory, language development, and visual-spatial processing
• Understanding of growth mindset concepts and executive functioning skills
• Deep and broad knowledge and experience with literacy and mathematics content, instructional practices, and evidence-based intervention programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as proven ability to take initiative and work with a diversity of colleagues as a member of a team
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with Google Workspace and programs/ apps supporting literacy and math development
• Knowledge of data collection tools (e.g., FastBridge) to support intervention practices and of diagnostic evaluations in order to utilize testing results and recommendations

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in learning disabilities, speech and language, special education, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and implement remediation for individual students and small groups, in push-in and pull-out environments
• Support students using specialized instruction in reading, written language, mathematics, and executive functioning
• Support teachers with implementing classroom accommodations and modifications for specific students and supporting the needs of all learners
• Actively participate in meetings with the Learning Resource team, counselors, teachers, and administrators in order to support students’ academic and social-emotional needs
• Support the data collection process for reading/ math screenings SK-Gr4.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to identify strategies and develop plans to address students’ growth and development
• Maintain records regarding students progress and school performance
• Serve as a case manager and liaison among outside professionals, teachers, and families to coordinate instruction and related services for students
• Write personalized narratives twice yearly that effectively communicate their students’ progress
• Read, summarize, communicate data from diagnostic evaluations, as well as identify and describe cognitive and academic areas needing support
• Continue ongoing professional development, collaboration with colleagues, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Benefits

• full benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time