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TEMPORARY - Middle School Learning Specialist (Parental Leave Coverage)

Belmont Day School seeks a dynamic, skilled, and creative learning support specialist to join the learning support team and contribute to a program that will support students with diverse learning profiles. In the middle school, the learning support specialist will provide intervention and remediation; support teachers in teaching students with diverse learning needs in the classroom; teach sixth, seventh, and eighth grade Focus classes; and work with parents, students, and outside professionals to best support the needs of students.

A qualified candidate will also possess a strong enthusiasm, deep knowledge of, and familiarity with middle school students, a commitment to fostering and modeling our core values, and a clear understanding and dedication to equity and inclusion and infusing anti-bias and culturally responsive pedagogy. 

This is a temporary, full-time, exempt position that runs from Monday, January 5, 2026 through Friday, April 9, 2026. This role is not eligible for benefits and reports to the assistant head of school. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored relocation.

Our  compensation strategy prioritizes pay equity for faculty with similar years of teaching experience and relevant advanced degrees. Based on the minimum years of experience required for this role, the annualized salary range for this position is $66,700 to $99,150 for twenty years of prior teaching experience. The salary for the temporary nature of this role will be pro-rated based on actual weeks worked. 

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the learning support team to contribute to a cohesive learning support program from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade. 
• Teach three sections of middle school Focus class, which targets executive functioning skills as well as previewing and reviewing content being taught in core academic classes.
• Review professional testing reports, manage student learning profiles, and help coordinate the middle school SSAT and MAP assessment process.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop and guide appropriate learning profiles and educational plans for students.
• Assist teachers in classrooms to help differentiate and enrich curricular approaches and pedagogy.
• Use formative and summative assessments to document student progress and achievement; assess and analyze student strengths and needs.
• Work with families and faculty to recommend tutors and educational evaluators.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences and plan follow-up meetings and assessments.
• Keep careful anecdotal and assessment records and use them to contribute to writing accurate and comprehensive student reports.
• Commit to fostering an equitable and inclusive community in and out of the classroom.
• Engage with students routinely by providing coverage at lunch, recess, dismissal, or other duties as needed.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver training or professional development opportunities as needed.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years experience teaching this developmental age group
• Training and experience in special education
• Experience working in a learning support role
• Certification and/or experience with strategies in differentiated instruction and executive functioning
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Deep appreciation for and commitment to building a cohesive and innovative community of learners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop thematic curriculum
• Commitment to professional development and best practices in teaching
• Clear understanding and dedication to equity and inclusion and infusing anti-bias and culturally responsive pedagogy
• Commitment to effective use of technology in the classroom
• A sense of humor, flexibility, energy, patience, and creativity

To apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of professional references to careers@belmontday.org with “Middle School Learning Specialist” in the subject line by Monday, November 10, 2025.

The school will always be maintained as a non-sectarian institution. The school is an equal-opportunity employer. The school complies with all legal requirements concerning admissions and access to programs, facilities, and employment practices regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, or disability.

About BELMONT DAY SCHOOL

Belmont Day School is a pre-kindergarten through eighth grade independent school in founded in 1927 by a group of parents committed to providing children with an excellent academic foundation and many opportunities for creative expression. We value honesty, caring, joy, responsibility, respect and excellence.

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