What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grammar School Learning Specialist position at Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School?
The CGPS Learning Specialist appreciates the joy of teaching, has fun in the classroom and embraces the
challenge of teaching diverse learners. Learning Specialists believe in differentiated and developmentally
aligned models of teaching and learning; understand the importance of cultural competency and instructional
technology, and are attuned to the social and emotional growth of students. They collaborate with other
members of the department to utilize innovative assessments and differentiate instruction to create an exciting
learning environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Support students in grades Prek - 5
- Assess and track student progress; provide students with accommodations, as needed
- Work closely with other members of the learning support team, Deans, and Division Director
- Review evaluations and recommendations
- Coordinate learning plans
- Maintain active communication with students' families and outside support regarding students' progress,
- challenges, and learning needs
- Support students’ development primarily in reading, writing, and mathematics
- Support students in study skills and work habits through a variety of subject area courses
- Work with individual and small groups of students both inside and outside of the classroom
- Identify students in need of support
- Collaborate with faculty, support staff, and leadership team regularly
- Interpret evaluations and support faculty to understand learning profiles
- Differentiate classroom instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners in the community
- Collaborate and maintain active communication with students' families
- Share in park/lunch/special courses coverage
- Attend Faculty & Team meetings
- Any additional duties as assigned by the Division Director
Qualifications:
- Degree in Special Education, preferably with a concentration in Learning Disabilities
- Minimum of 3 years of full-time teaching experience, special ed teaching experience preferred
- Valid State Certification is helpful but not required, preferably in Special Education
- Understanding of learning styles and differentiated instruction.
- Skill at managing multi-faceted work within a supportive learning community
- Proven track record of high achievement in the classroom
- Ability to communicate effectively and establish rapport with parents
Work Hours:
- School Year ‘25-26, 7:45am - 3:45 pm
- Weekly faculty and department meetings - until 4:30pm
- Start Date: August 21, 2025
Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $71,000 - $118,500. We offer exceptional benefits and a warm and supportive culture.
CGPS Mission Statement
CGPS nurtures each student’s unique passions and talents inside and outside the classroom, unifying and inspiring members of its community in a rigorous but relaxed learning environment, preparing them for the finest colleges, and instilling in them the confidence, ethical values and sense of purpose to embrace challenges, to achieve their dreams and to improve the world.
CGPS is an equal opportunity employer committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or other classes protected by federal or state law. CGPS does not tolerate harassment of or retaliation against any employee or applicant on the basis of these characteristics, or because the individual exercised his or her EEO rights.
Salary : $71,000 - $118,500
