Upper School Learning Specialist
About The Position
Dwight School, an innovative preschool-grade 12 coeducational school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is seeking a self-directed, experienced, and energetic Learning Specialist/Quest Teacher to begin in August 2026. Quest Responsibilities Learning Specialist/Quest Teacher teacher maintains safe, efficient, and engaging environment; displays evidence of positive and appropriate relationship with Quest student. Liaise with Quest HODs, deans, school counselors, and parents regarding student progress. Utilize technology effectively to advance the educational process and engage students. Provide one-on-one academic and organizational support to struggling learners. Provide high-level support in one or more of the traditional academic disciplines (English, history, math, chemistry or biology). Display a commitment to diversity and creating a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in approach to teaching and learning, as they are recognized and valued by Dwight. Required to participate in all staff meetings and an in-house professional development program. Complete additional special education-focused training program in the first year of teaching. Complete an online anti-bias training program in the first year of teaching. Participate in minimum of one after-school activity per trimester.
Requirements
- Must be a strong writer and computer literate.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Experience teaching to a range of learners.
- Eagerness to contribute positively to the Dwight community.
- Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Ability to bring joy, kindness, maturity, and flexibility to the school environment.
- Proficiency in math (Pre-Algebra and Algebra I) required preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with IB curriculum preferred, but not required.
- Formal training in Special Education preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Maintains safe, efficient, and engaging environment
- Liaise with Quest HODs, deans, school counselors, and parents regarding student progress.
- Utilize technology effectively to advance the educational process and engage students.
- Provide one-on-one academic and organizational support to struggling learners.
- Provide high-level support in one or more of the traditional academic disciplines (English, history, math, chemistry or biology).
- Display a commitment to diversity and creating a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in approach to teaching and learning, as they are recognized and valued by Dwight.
- Required to participate in all staff meetings and an in-house professional development program.
- Complete additional special education-focused training program in the first year of teaching.
- Complete an online anti-bias training program in the first year of teaching.
- Participate in minimum of one after-school activity per trimester.
- Actively engage with the classroom teachers, maintaining regular contact with parents about student progress in all areas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
