Boca Raton, Florida
Posted: 24-Mar-26
Location: Annapolis, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Salary: 47405-89005
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Full-time, Exempt - 10 months-Faculty
Key School is seeking a Lower School Learning Specialist for the 2026-2027 academic year. This role plays a huge role using interventions that are grounded in research to support student learning, and have a passion for culturally responsive teaching, experiential learning, and differentiated instruction. In addition, the Learning Specialist will understand their impact on student learning and seek out professional development and support to increase their effectiveness.
Job Responsibilities:
- Works under the leadership of the Learning Department Head.
- Shares lesson resources with teachers to assist with teaching reading and math in the classroom.
- Supports 2nd & 4th grade Writer’s Workshop (push-in or pull-out, depending on need)
- Collaborates with teachers to establish and facilitate grade-level curriculum standards.
- Teaches students in second grade small groups (multisensory, phonics-based Language Arts Class).
- Supports fourth grade students in Language Arts classes (push-in or pull-out, depending on need)
- Plans lessons and prepares materials for student small group support adjusting for student needs.
- Coordinates weekly or bi-weekly with homeroom teachers, department head, and division heads.
- Keeps notes and records of student progress.
- Assesses and evaluates students using a variety of formative and summative assessment tools.
- Conducts and reviews admissions testing and files to assist admissions decisions.
- Communicates regularly with families about student progress and goals.
- Supports 2nd & 4th grade Math (push-in or pull-out, depending on need)
- Attend relevant grade team meetings
- Meet with relevant grade’s parents and teachers to make recommendations and discuss options for testing, support, tutoring, and accommodations.
- Collaborate and communicate regularly with the Division Head & LD team
- Administer and analyze assessment tools such as DIBELS/TRC, CTOPP, KTEA-3, and Woodcock-Johnson IV, when appropriate, in grades 2nd & 4th
Qualifications:
- Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree in the field of education (a Master’s Degree and/or certificate in reading instruction preferred)
- Minimum of 3 years experience working with children in a resource role.
Physical Requirements:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The ability to navigate stairs as part of daily routines; mobility around a mid-sized campus with uneven pavement. The ability to maneuver as necessary within a regular classroom; and the ability to rearrange furniture for activities is occasionally required.
Compensation/Benefits:
Key School offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, a generous 403(b) Plan, and much more.
Key School follows a Faculty Scale that recognizes direct years of experience that correlate to the steps on the scale. The salary range for this position is $47,405-$89,005 and is based upon several factors that include, but not limited to, the candidate’s year of work experience, education and skills. There are additional opportunities on campus for coaching and various stipends, as well.
In addition to the salary, this position is eligible for 10 Sick Days, 2 Personal Days.
Work Schedule/Travel:
Occasionally, there may be business and school functions that will require your presence to work flexible hours, including nights and/or weekends and travel outside of Annapolis.
Technical Competencies:
All candidates for instructional positions should be familiar with learning management systems such as Seesaw and Google Classroom and have the ability to create and deliver engaging multimedia content using a variety of digital tools. Key is a Google Workspace for Education school. Candidates should be proficient in using Google applications, have a solid understanding of cloud-based storage and file-sharing platforms, and efficiently manage email and scheduling using Gmail and Google Calendar. They should be proficient in virtual communication tools such as Zoom or Google meet and have basic troubleshooting skills to resolve common technical issues that may arise in the classroom.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
Faculty should possess experience in creating inclusive school settings and who are culturally responsive. All faculty members should foster a commitment to educational equity and justice. We learn and grow both as individuals and as a school community when students and adults of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities develop an understanding of and respect for our commonalities and differences. Together, we have created a community that reflects diversity across a broad spectrum and will help fulfill Key’s promise to prepare our students for the challenges and responsibilities they will assume in an increasingly connected yet diverse and pluralistic world. The diverse student body is 39% students of color, and 32% of our students receive financial aid to create a socioeconomically diverse community.
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, completed application and three professional references by selecting the link.