Upper School Learning Specialist

The Baldwin School • Bryn Mawr, PA

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About The Position

Founded in 1888, The Baldwin School is an all-girls college preparatory, independent day school, PreK-Grade 12, dedicated to a tradition of excellence in education. In a nurturing atmosphere that reflects socioeconomic, ethnic and religious diversity, our girls strive to develop scholarship, leadership and citizenship within a community that emphasizes intellectual rigor, ethical integrity, and independence of thought. More information is available on our website. The Baldwin School is seeking a full-time Upper School Learning Specialist position to support students in Grades 9-12 beginning the 2026-27 academic year. The Learning Specialist provides support to girls and their families by identifying barriers to growth and taking an individualized approach to reduce their impact both in and out of the classroom. Successful candidates will have an understanding of and appreciation for girls' education. Successful candidates will nurture each student's motivation for learning, empowering her to take personal responsibility for her learning narrative. Successful candidates will possess excellent speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills and be successful in working with teams, students, families, and colleagues. They will possess a growth mindset and be able to inspire and empower students and faculty to learn, collaborate, and engage in daily conversations and experiences with students and colleagues. They will commit to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning as well as an understanding of and appreciation for girls' education. The Upper School Learning Specialist is a part of the Baldwin Academic Support & Enrichment (BASE) team, working to provide robust, comprehensive services to students, faculty, and parents in support of student growth and development.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in Special Education, Psychology, Reading or other related fields
• A minimum of 3 years in a school setting working with middle or upper school students; teaching experience preferred
• Thorough understanding of learning differences and best practices in helping students achieve individual success
• Demonstrated experience in differentiation, enrichment, and intervention strategies; experience with a variety of common academic and behavioral assessments
• Enthusiasm for embracing the independent school model of mentoring, advising, and supporting students outside the classroom
• Self-directed, independent work habits
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Outstanding and varied written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with G-Suite/Google Apps for Education
• Comfortable using online texts, iPads, SMART Boards, student information systems, and other computer systems

Responsibilities

• Work with Upper School faculty to ensure optimal learning of students being served. This includes counseling, teaching, and assisting with the implementation of differentiated instruction through specialized, small-group instruction
• Develop faculty members' knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors by providing consultations, training, or in-service sessions
• Assess student progress and adjust teaching plans in collaboration with faculty and BASE team
• Work collaboratively with the BASE team in the continued development of a comprehensive student support program that includes education and consultation to faculty, staff, and administration
• Collaborate with the BASE team to observe students in classrooms, provide guidance about outside resources, and advise in curriculum and instruction development
• Collaborate with the Director of Academic Support & Enrichment to read and interpret the results of psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations
• Work with faculty, parents, and private contractors on behalf of students who require specialized academic instruction and/or counseling services
• Foster and maintain strong relationships and collaborative communication with students, parents, faculty, and administrators through written notes, documentation, emails, calls, and in-person discussions
• Participate as a full member of the Upper School faculty and demonstrate a willingness to engage actively in The Baldwin School community in an appropriate and visible way
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of Upper School or Head of School

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time