New York, New York
Forest Hills, New York
Posted: 16-Apr-26
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $60,000 - $90,000
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Preferred Education:
The Lang School seeks creative, passionate, and dedicated teachers and specialists to support our twice-exceptional (2e) students — gifted students with learning differences — across a variety of grades, subjects, and clinical support areas.
The Lang School seeks a reflective, student-centered Upper School Learning Specialist to support twice-exceptional learners (2e) in grades 6–12. The Learning Specialist serves on the Academic Support Team and aligns with the mission of The Lang School and the Academic Support Team: “The Academic Support Team empowers Lang students by building skills, strategies, and confidence that allow them to thrive in the classroom and beyond, always grounded in curiosity, joy, and a belief in each learner’s potential.”
Role Overview
- Provide targeted literacy instruction 1:1 and in small groups through both push-in and pullout models.
- Teach and coach transferable skills and strategies for decoding, fluency, comprehension, written expression, and executive functions using evidence-based programs.
- Partner as a core member of the Academic Support Team and collaborate with classroom teachers, therapeutic specialists, and school leadership to ensure aligned supports across settings.
- Maintain clear data systems, progress monitoring, and actionable communication with all stakeholders.
- Engage deeply in professional learning aligned with The Lang School’s mission and methods.
Requirements
- MA/MS in Special Education, Reading, or Literacy
- Valid teacher certification
- 3+ years full-time lead-teaching experience
- 2+ years of school-based experience as a literacy specialist, learning specialist, or interventionist
- Formal training and hands-on experience with Orton–Gillingham or a similar multisensory, structured literacy approach (non-Wilson)
- Training and experience with empirically validated writing programs (e.g., The Writing Revolution, SRSD)
- Experience translating neuropsychological evaluations into practical, school-based intervention plans
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver rigorous, engaging push-in and pullout instruction tailored to student profiles and goals.
- Proactively identify barriers to learning and implement compensatory strategies, including assistive technology and executive function supports.
- Collect and analyze data; maintain meticulous records to drive instruction and report progress.
- Communicate regularly with students, families, teachers, and related service providers; provide clear, timely updates.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with students and colleagues; contribute to a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.
- Share curricular materials for faculty and administrative review upon request.
- Participate fully in grade-level and school-wide meetings, school functions, and ongoing professional development.
Qualifications & Skills
- Alignment with The Lang School’s mission and the Academic Support Team’s mission and values (curiosity, joy, belief in each learner’s potential).
- Experience in gifted and special education contexts; expert knowledge in literacy and learning differences.
- Grounded in progressive, inquiry-based education and universal design for learning (UDL) principles.
- Excited to teach, mentor, and counsel in a setting that honors student competence and independence—amplifying strengths and supporting emerging skills with transferable tools.
- Creative designer of learning experiences that leverage student interests, real-world problems, and professional tools to drive engagement and mastery.
- Familiarity with neurodivergent learning profiles (e.g., ADHD, dyslexia, autism, anxiety) and how they intersect with literacy and executive functioning.
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and case management skills; adept at interdisciplinary teamwork.
The Lang School (thelangschool.org) is a progressive independent school located in lower Manhattan serving grades 1-12. Our twice-exceptional (“2e”) learners have a unique set of social, emotional, and intellectual needs. We meet students where they are and empower them to achieve their next levels of excellence with research-based support and a robust Talent Development Program.
Our mission is to create a safe and engaging learning environment for students with an emphasis on creative thinking and assets-based approaches. Our students are both unique and diverse, and we seek out and celebrate diversity in our community.
To Apply:
https://www.thelangschool.org/careers
We will follow up with promising candidates who align with potential openings. At Lang, we appreciate that people's professional paths aren't necessarily linear and that they can arrive at their current career through a variety of paths.
Compensation: Salaries are competitive and based on experience and training. (Salary range $60,000 - $90,000) The Lang School offers a competitive benefits package, including employer-paid health insurance, 401k matching options, and ample professional development opportunities.
The Lang School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lang does not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.