Upper School Learning Specialist

Summary of Responsibilities

Hackley School seeks a dynamic, experienced and dedicated full-time Upper School Learning Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Upper School Learning Specialist will develop, implement and oversee academic support plans for students with diagnosed learning differences and/or those who are facing academic challenges, while also serving as a resource for Upper School teachers, deans, advisors, and families in the identification and coordination of appropriate learning and study support for students. As a member of the Support Services Department, the Learning Specialist will be integral to a team-based approach aimed at helping students understand themselves as learners, developing their academic skills while also fostering self-advocacy regarding their learning needs.

Candidates should have a passion for working with high school students and commitment to the academic, social, and emotional well-being of students; be willing to work collaboratively with all constituencies within the school community, be committed to their own professional learning and growth; and be interested in contributing to the extracurricular life at Hackley (which could include coaching, club advising, etc.). For this hire, Hackley seeks candidates well-suited to support student learning in math and science.

Reporting Structure:

The Upper School Learning Specialist reports to the Director of Support Services and the Director of the Upper School.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one support/instruction to identified students on a regularly scheduled basis to offer targeted support on areas such as time management, organization, executive functioning
• Potentially teach 1-2 sections of Upper School math classes
• Serve on Support Services Committee to review psychoeducational testing and evaluations
• Write, implement, and monitor education plans for students who qualify for academic accommodations
• Support teachers with learning support and assessment accommodations
• Communicate regularly with colleagues and families to discuss students’ progress
• Work with students with injuries or illnesses to provide temporary supports
• Observe classes to understand pedagogy, curriculum and student learning
• Engage in professional growth responsibilities keeping abreast of best practices in learning differences and neurodiversity
• Work with other members of the Support Services Department to coordinate testing and logistics with standardized testing agencies for identified students
• Offer administrative guidance and support to Hackley’s inter-divisional Peer Tutoring program