About Mirman School

Mirman embraces, supports, and values the many facets and faces of giftedness as we nurture our students’ abilities to reach their highest potential. As an educational institution, we are committed to personalizing our curriculum through depth and complexity, while celebrating the intellectual, creative, and kinesthetic dimensions of childhood and adolescence. We foster a culture of inclusivity and connectivity in which our students’ academic, co-curricular, and socio-emotional experiences and needs are supported. Mirman faculty and staff model empathy and respect in our communal effort to enhance whole-child learning. Our goal is to inspire lifelong curiosity and learning, the continuous pursuit of excellence, and ethical leadership among our students and graduates.

Core Values

Responsibility — We are obligated to care for ourselves, our community, and our environment.

Integrity — What we believe is right directly shapes our actions.

Discovery — We enthusiastically pursue knowledge about ourselves and the world around us.

Empathy — We strive to understand and value the experiences and feelings of others.

Resilience — We recognize challenges as necessary steps in learning and personal growth.

Position Description

Working in close partnership with the Director of Educational Support Services and Division Heads, this role provides direct, research-based academic support to highly gifted and neurodiverse students. This position reflects Mirman’s mission to cultivate the boundless potential of highly gifted children by ensuring that students with learning differences, neurodivergent profiles, or specific academic needs are fully supported in accessing and thriving in our advanced curriculum. Highly gifted learners may demonstrate exceptional reasoning and intellectual depth alongside challenges in reading, written expression, mathematical processing, executive functioning, or attention. The Educational Support Specialist provides targeted intervention in literacy, mathematics, and executive functioning skills while honoring students’ strengths, preserving appropriate academic challenge, and supporting the development of confidence, independence, and self-understanding. Working closely with the Administration, faculty, and families, the Educational Support Specialist serves as both a direct interventionist and collaborative partner. This individual helps ensure that student support practices reflect Mirman’s commitment to intellectual rigor, belonging, and whole-child development.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Direct Student Support and Intervention

• Provide direct, individualized, and small-group intervention in phonics, reading, writing, mathematics, and executive functioning skills for students with identified or emerging learning needs, with a primary focus on Lower School and the transition to Fifth Grade.
• Implement research-based instructional approaches aligned with best practices in literacy and mathematics intervention.
• Apply evidence-based methodologies such as Orton-Gillingham, Lindamood-Bell, or comparable structured literacy and cognitive processing approaches.
• Support development of executive functioning skills, including organization, planning, task initiation, and self-monitoring.
• Reinforce student strengths while supporting areas of challenge, ensuring students remain appropriately engaged in Mirman’s accelerated academic program.
• Monitor student progress regularly, adjust instructional strategies accordingly, and help students develop confidence, independence, and self-advocacy skills.
• Collaborate with teachers to identify appropriate interventions and accommodations to support students. Support teachers in the implementation of resulting Accommodation Plans.

Faculty Collaboration and Instructional Partnership

• Collaborate closely with classroom teachers and the Director of Educational Support Services to design and implement effective classroom strategies and accommodations.
• Provide consultation and coaching to faculty on instructional strategies that support gifted and twice-exceptional learners.
• Help teachers implement differentiated instructional approaches that support diverse learning profiles while maintaining academic rigor.
• Conduct classroom observations to better understand student learning needs and recommend appropriate strategies. Assist in developing and implementing Student Support Plans.
• Support faculty in understanding learning differences, literacy development, and effective intervention strategies.

Family Communication and Partnership

• Partner with families to support student progress and learning goals.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, strategies, and recommendations.
• Help families understand their child’s learning profile, strengths, and areas for growth.

Program Support and Coordination

• Collaborate with the Director of Educational Support Services to implement Mirman’s educational support systems and programs.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and confidential records of student progress and intervention.
• Participate in Student Support Team meetings and case conferences.
• Assist in implementing school-wide systems that support student success and well-being.
• Support continuity of services across grade levels and divisions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Strong understanding of literacy development and mathematics learning differences
• Knowledge of gifted education and other neurodiversities
• Experience implementing structured, multisensory literacy interventions
• Commitment to strengths-based, student-centered support
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students, faculty, and families
• Ability to support students while preserving intellectual challenge and engagement
• Commitment to fostering student confidence, belonging, and resilience

Job Perks

• Beautiful, rustic campus easily accessible from both LA’s city and valley sides
• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage with zero to low premium contributions
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% match and immediate vesting
• Flexible tuition eligibility if applicable
• Professional development support including opportunities for growth
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee affinity groups
• Paid holidays (e.g., Thanksgiving week, Winter, and Spring breaks) plus personal days
• Community and connection with sta?/administration
• Generous bene?ts package, including pet insurance, Lifelock credit monitoring, and flexible spending accounts

Join an ambitious and joyful community of dedicated and creative professionals building a society where everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. Mirman is a great place to be part of growing future leaders in a supportive and caring school culture that features consistent collaboration, innovative approaches to teaching and learning, a supportive administration, and lifelong connections among faculty and staff inspired by the school’s unique mission. Come marvel at the wonder, humor, and inspiration that nurturing and engaging with highly gifted students naturally brings.

This is a 10-month academic position, beginning in mid-August and ending in mid-June each year. To apply, please submit your resume to employment@mirman.org.

At Mirman School, through an inclusive environment, we challenge our students and each other to be dynamic problem-solvers and thoughtful citizens. Mirman does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability or sexual orientation in administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics and other school-administered programs.

BA degree in education, special education, psychology, or related field; MA degree or certification in Ed Therapy preferred

Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting students in reading and/or mathematics intervention

with preference for independent school experience and/or experience working with highly gifted children

Training and/or certification in Orton-Gillingham, Lindamood-Bell, or a comparable structured literacy approach preferred.  Experience supporting gifted and/or twice-exceptional learners preferred

Knowledge of executive functioning interventions preferred

Successful experience working with elementary and/or middle school students

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and families

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Culturally competent and engaged community learner

Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to Mirman’s vision, mission and guiding principles

Exhibit high standards of ethics, moral character, professionalism, and the ability to present oneself as a positive role model for students

Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a sense of humor

Growth mindset and detail oriented

First Aid and CPR training required (training provided if not currently certified)

Valid CA driver license and clear criminal background investigation

About Mirman School

Mirman School opened its doors to educate gifted children in 1962. Motivated by a deep love and concern for these children, Dr. and Mrs. Norman J. Mirman began the school with nine pioneering students in their West Los Angeles home. Today, with a newly expanded campus serving all dimensions of childhood, Mirman School is a thriving and diverse community home to 430 students. Mirman continues to distinguish itself as one of the few schools in the country devoted to the education of highly gifted children, particularly serving all dimensions of childhood — academic, artistic, kinesthetic, and more. Mirman’s Mission We cultivate the boundless potential of highly gifted children, nurture their passions and talents, and develop a diverse community of creative and constructive lifelong learners. Our 7 acre campus is home to both Lower and Upper Schools, beautiful outdoor community spaces including regulation-size athletic fields and basketball courts, Ga-Ga courts, innovative play yards, and office and classroom spaces including a new 16,000 square foot Learning Center that opened in August 2023. Our faculty lounge creates a warm convivial space for gathering, collaborating, a...nd all the coffee one could want. Recycling initiatives and fast-fill water stations throughout campus, in addition to energy efficient office spaces, combine to create a greener community. Our Community Mirman is made up of students and their families, a dedicated and passionate Parent Service League, and a Board of Trustees made up of community leaders. In the Lower School, lead teachers are supported by Associate Teachers in every homeroom, while Upper School teachers specialize in disciplines such as English, science, Latin, Mandarin, History, etc. Dynamic specialists in science, STEM, technology, math, art, music, choir, theatre and more round out the fabric of our faculty. Mirman is also home to a collegial and collaborative group of administrators who work to facilitate the ideal teaching and learning environment.

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