San Pedro, California
New Canaan, Connecticut
Grand Rapids , Minnesota
Posted: 24-Apr-26
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $80,000-$105,000
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Salary Details:
Village Community School seeks to hire a Learning Specialist for Grades K-4.
This is a 12-month, full-time position, beginning on July 1, 2026.
Salary Range: $80,000-$105,000
All prospective candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Lynn Bickerton at hr@vcs-nyc.org.
The Learning Specialist reports to the Assistant Head of School and plays a vital role in supporting student learning by collaborating with faculty, partnering with families, and contributing to the development of effective learning strategies. As a key member of the Guidance Team, the Learning Specialist provides guidance, makes referrals, leads professional development, and facilitates parent education workshops. Qualified candidates will hold a degree in special education or a related field and have a minimum of three years of relevant experience. Experience supporting a broad range of learning differences at the elementary level is strongly preferred, as is case management experience. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, adept at managing multiple responsibilities, and able to maintain the utmost confidentiality and discretion.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and outside providers to support student learning and development.
- Provide faculty with resources, instructional coaching, training, and support to help them address varied learning needs.
- Develop instructional materials such as checklists, curriculum resources, and behavior intervention plans.
- Review speech, occupational therapy, and IESP summaries. Coordinate with the School Psychologist in the review of neuropsychological evaluations.
- Administer in-house assessments as related to both academic and admissions functions.
- Document key information from evaluations and outside services and facilitate connections between teachers and providers.
- Conduct and document classroom observations; offer feedback on student learning, engagement, and classroom dynamics.
- Maintain comprehensive observational notes and assessment records.
- Recommend appropriate outside support, including tutors and specialists, for students who need additional services.
- Consult and collaborate with the Guidance Team to coordinate referrals and accommodations.
- Communicate with external professionals to ensure consistency between in school and outside support strategies.
- Meet with families to discuss observations, accommodations, and progress in their child’s learning.
- Oversee training staff, test preparation, and administration for MAP testing in Grades 2–4.
- Organize and distribute MAP test results to families, teachers, and administrators.
- Design and lead parent education workshops on topics related to learning and development.
- Facilitate and participate in any necessary DOE meetings and observations.
VCS offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. VCS is deeply committed to diversity among our staff, and applicants of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
| Mission Statement | Diversity Statement |
| Village Community School develops self- motivated students who value the challenging and rewarding process of learning as an integral part of life. We choose to be a diverse community where equity, creativity and critical thinking are essential to the rigorous education we provide. Our graduates are skilled and confident, able to advocate for themselves and others. They are well prepared for high school and for their futures in an increasingly complex and dynamic world. | Village Community School is strengthened and enriched by the diversity of our students, families and staff. We are committed to cultivating intellectual, social and emotional growth in an inclusive environment where diverse experiences and perspectives are essential to the rigorous education we provide. |
WHO WE ARE
Village Community School opened its doors to students in September 1970. To this day, VCS continues to be a leader in K-8 education. At VCS, our structure and program spur young minds to seek patterns and connections between subject matter, deepening understanding while fueling the curiosity that creates self-motivated critical thinkers. Exciting epiphanies happen every day at VCS. Our curriculum prepares students for a complex, interconnected world.
The K-8 years are critically important to a child’s academic and social development. At VCS, we devote all of our resources to helping students establish an unabashed love of learning and resilient self-confidence that will serve them well for a lifetime. We take our students seriously. We know how sophisticated young minds can be when offered opportunities to tackle the big questions and stretch beyond typical expectations. Our K-8 structure also provides many opportunities for students to be leaders. They best demonstrate what it means to value and encourage each other, developing rewarding relationships across age groups based on trust and mutual reliance.
VCS offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. VCS is deeply committed to diversity among our staff, and applicants of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
