Posted: 20-Jun-25
Location: Seattle, Washington
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Internal Number: 1
Profound learning for the continuously curious
The Evergreen School, an independent school serving highly capable students in preschool through 8th grade, is currently accepting applications for a Learning Specialist (Preschool-2nd Grade).
THE OPPORTUNITY
Evergreen is seeking an engaging and compassionate educator to join our team of learning specialists. We are looking for someone with a passion for working with students who have learning differences and for supporting them through strengths-based, targeted instructional strategies. The learning specialist position is responsible for leading, collaborating, and co-teaching with teachers in grades PS-2. They develop and provide specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with learning needs and evaluate and assess student progress against instructional objectives. They serve as the ILP Case Manager for students in grades PS-2. With a highly collaborative approach to teaching, the learning specialist will provide early intervention for young learners and teach an engaging and challenging program to highly capable students with individual learning styles and needs, utilizing a wide range of instructional tools and resources.
The school seeks candidates who are highly collaborative and able to support a sense of inclusion and belonging at our school. We are searching for individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism work, and who foster a diverse and inclusive learning community that is responsive to all differences—including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, learning styles, and marital, parental, or economic status.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Utilize assessment data and standardized test data to identify student needs and work with classroom teachers to develop a support plan to meet the needs of students, both with early intervention and extension.
- Implement and teach small targeted intervention groups and track growth and development.
- Interpret and implement educational evaluations.
- Develop and implement Individualized Learning Plans (ILP) for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special educational needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the related services required to meet those goals. Assess student progress and determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
- Coordinate the delivery of accommodations associated with each student's ILP as needed.
- Schedule team meetings and work cooperatively with student support team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
- Create a positive learning experience with emphasis on data-informed instruction using appropriate sources, including online resources.
- Conduct the process for educational evaluations and reevaluations.
- Collaborate and consult with educational professionals.
- Provide consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom accommodations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with divergent learning needs.
- Serve as a liaison with parents, guardians, faculty, and division heads about student learning and academic support.
- Provide education on relevant learning resource topics to faculty in small groups, as well as in larger meetings.
- Stay up to date with best practices and work with teachers to implement these practices in the classroom.
- Develop and implement a culturally responsive curriculum for students. This may include building upon students’ prior knowledge and experience and having students work collaboratively, among other strategies.
- Regularly assess students’ progress by observing and evaluating performance.
- Communicate regularly with the relevant people (advisors, learning support specialists, counselors, division heads, and parents) about student progress.
- Establish and enforce school rules for students with a positive style and strong classroom management skills.
- Attend school, department, team, and parent meetings, including school Open Houses.
- Participate in certain extracurricular events, such as social and sporting activities, admission events, clubs, overnight camps, and student group activities. Position duties can include occasional evening or weekend work.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
At The Evergreen School, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. We recognize that certain individuals may hesitate to apply if they feel they do not meet every qualification listed in a job posting. As such, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every single requirement. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are dedicated to providing our staff with the support and resources needed to create an inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with teaching credentials. Master’s degree and WA Teaching Certificate preferred.
- Two to three years’ experience teaching in a lead role, experience as a special education/learning specialist preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in working with children with AD/HD, ASD, language-based learning differences, and behavioral and emotional disabilities
- Skills and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of academic intervention and specialty areas.
- Thorough understanding of effective teaching methodology for students with learning differences.
- Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior, adhering to school rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Skilled in analyzing needs and problems objectively and effectively.
- Able to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and the school community.
- Proficient in delivering oral presentations and written reports in English.
- Ability to create and implement an inclusive curriculum.
- Skilled in differentiating instruction to challenge highly capable and twice-exceptional students appropriately.
- Technologically inclined and proficient in educational applications, blended learning platforms, and strategies.
- Willingness to learn and adopt new digital technologies to improve learning outcomes.
- Clear and effective communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues in an independent school setting.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity while building constructive working relationships.
- Punctual and dependable with strong time management skills to meet assignments and deadlines.
- Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Experience working with highly capable and twice-exceptional children.
- Demonstrated record of developing cultural competency and working effectively with diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
- Empowered by a collaborative approach to working with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and learning from one another.
- Positively support the school’s mission while balancing teaching, curriculum planning, collaboration, and parent communication.
- Experience in motivating students and fostering a love of learning.
- Proficiency with current educational technology and openness to adopting new tools and strategies.
Working Conditions:
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds in connection with job duties such as assisting with classroom setup or moving materials.
- Ability to stand, sit, and move comfortably throughout classrooms and school hallways for extended periods.
- Ability to climb stairs, navigate uneven surfaces, and escort students as needed between locations within and outside school buildings.
- Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including inclement weather.
- Evening and weekend work may be required at times
Position Details
This is an exempt, 1.0 FTE full-time, benefits eligible position for the 2025-2026 school year. This position follows a 10-month work schedule while paid over 12 months. The salary range for an Evergreen School teacher is $69,788 to $123,232 per year, depending on degree(s) and years of experience.
Benefits:
- School-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- School-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability insurance plus an Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with a School match of up to 7% and immediate vesting
- Flexible Savings Account and/or Health Savings Account
- Commuter Assistance Program
- Tuition Remission
- Infant/toddler care (availability limitations apply)
- Paid holidays and other paid leave
TO APPLY:
Complete the Evergreen Online Employment Application. Please include “Learning Specialist PS-2” on the application. This application will remain open until the position is filled. Be prepared to provide or upload the following information:
- A cover letter, outlining interest in and qualifications for this position.
- A current resume.
- Three references (Evergreen will inform candidates before contacting references)
Any applicant scheduled for an interview will be asked to submit a 500-word (max.) answer to the following question:
At Evergreen, our mission calls us to “inspire highly capable, creative learners to lead with curiosity, compassion, and courage in a diverse and dynamic world.” Reflecting on your current or previous experiences, describe a time in which you moved diversity and inclusion efforts forward in that role. How did you approach this effort and what did you learn about yourself during this process?
ABOUT THE EVERGREEN SCHOOL
Our Mission
We inspire highly capable, creative learners to lead with curiosity, compassion, and courage in a diverse and dynamic world.
About the Organization
Located just north of Seattle in Shoreline, Washington, The Evergreen School has been educating highly capable, creative learners for over 60 years. Our students love to ask questions, and our teachers use that natural curiosity to craft engaging lessons and spark thought-provoking conversations. Evergreen’s program infuses challenging academics with foundational support for social skills, emotional well-being, a multicultural perspective, and empathy for others. Our students think deeply, take intellectual risks, and tackle complex problems. They learn how to self-advocate, collaborate with others, and understand and respect differences. Evergreen graduates move on to high school and beyond with confidence, ready to contribute to a diverse and dynamic world.
Community
Our community members at Evergreen value and embrace the dignity and diversity of all people. We actively seek and support students, families, faculty, staff, and trustees who bring a diversity of identity into our community. Our mission makes it essential that we skillfully deliver an inclusive educational program that teaches respect for others, empowers students of all backgrounds equitably, encourages social responsibility, and prepares students to be leaders in an interdependent global community. At Evergreen, our goal is to curate a culture where every family feels fully welcomed and encouraged to participate in every aspect of the community. The school community is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion work; it is a place where all faculty and staff are required to complete training through the National SEED Project within the first three years of their employment.
LEGAL AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENTS:
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
The Evergreen School is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. We will provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Physical requirements and job duties listed in this posting are essential to the role. If you believe you need an accommodation to perform these functions, we encourage you to apply and discuss potential accommodations with our team.
If you require accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Carleigh Brown, HR Manager at cabrown@evergreenschool.org.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
The Evergreen School strives to provide equal opportunity to all employees. The school's policy is not to discriminate in employment based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. The School is committed to administering employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, compensation benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoffs, terminations, training, sabbaticals, tuition assistance, and other programs, without regard to an employee's protected status.
Qualifications
At The Evergreen School, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. We recognize that certain individuals may hesitate to apply if they feel they do not meet every qualification listed in a job posting. As such, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every single requirement. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are dedicated to providing our staff with the support and resources needed to create an inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with teaching credentials. Master’s degree and WA Teaching Certificate preferred.
- Two to three years’ experience teaching in a lead role, experience as a special education/learning specialist preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in working with children with AD/HD, ASD, language-based learning differences, and behavioral and emotional disabilities
- Skills and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of academic intervention and specialty areas.
- Thorough understanding of effective teaching methodology for students with learning differences.
- Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior, adhering to school rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Skilled in analyzing needs and problems objectively and effectively.
- Able to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and the school community.
- Proficient in delivering oral presentations and written reports in English.
- Ability to create and implement an inclusive curriculum.
- Skilled in differentiating instruction to challenge highly capable and twice-exceptional students appropriately.
- Technologically inclined and proficient in educational applications, blended learning platforms, and strategies.
- Willingness to learn and adopt new digital technologies to improve learning outcomes.
- Clear and effective communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues in an independent school setting.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity while building constructive working relationships.
- Punctual and dependable with strong time management skills to meet assignments and deadlines.
- Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Experience working with highly capable and twice-exceptional children.
- Demonstrated record of developing cultural competency and working effectively with diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
- Empowered by a collaborative approach to working with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and learning from one another.
- Positively support the school’s mission while balancing teaching, curriculum planning, collaboration, and parent communication.
- Experience in motivating students and fostering a love of learning.
- Proficiency with current educational technology and openness to adopting new tools and strategies.