Forest Hills, New York
New York, New York
New York, New York
Posted: 15-Dec-25
Location: Forest Hills, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $30,000 - $55,000 per annum
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Overview
The Kew-Forest School, a PS-12 co-educational day school founded in 1918 in Forest Hills, NY, seeks an experienced Learning Specialist to work with students and manage staff. Kew-Forest is proud to enroll an astonishingly diverse student body representative of Queens and New York City, including approximately nine percent of whom are international students. Kew-Forest students have varied cultural, racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, and many are multilingual. The Kew-Forest School promotes diversity in its hiring process and is committed to supporting its inclusive community by hiring culturally diverse faculty to work with our equally diverse students and families.
At Kew-Forest, our mission is to do more than just educate - it is to deeply inspire. The Kew-Forest School is embarking on an exciting new chapter as it enters its 108th year of operation. The individual who joins our community to fill this position must be energetic, creative, imaginative, and thoughtful in their approach to learning support and managing learning support staff and prepared to contribute substantially to supporting students, faculty, and parents as the School enters its era of Kew-Forest 2.0.
The part-time Learning Specialist assists in overseeing academic interventions and ensuring equitable access to learning for all students in grades PS-12. This role reports directly to the Director of Learning Support, and collaborates with Division Heads, faculty, and families to design, implement, and monitor support structures aligned with best practices in inclusive education.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Child Study / Response to Intervention (RTI)
- Support teachers across Lower/Middle and Upper school in designing/delivering Tier 1-3 interventions; analyze data to refine strategies.
- Provide direct instruction (1:1 and small-group) for Tier 3 students and those with learning differences.
- Maintain systems for tracking intervention effectiveness and student progress, including formal/informal assessments.
- Foster student agency through goal-setting, self-assessment, and study/organizational strategies.
- Teach one section of a 6th grade study skills course.
Teacher Support & Collaboration
- Collaborate with teachers on instructional strategies (including differentiation, scaffolding, and inclusive practices) to support accommodations, modifications, and Approaches to Learning (ATL) skill integration.
- Proactively address challenges by providing resources, modeling, or co-planning support.
Professional Development
- Engage in continuous professional growth (conferences, peer networks) to stay current with best practices and share insights with staff.
Additional Responsibilities
- Attend school events and meetings as required.
- Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Director of Learning Support.
QUALIFICATIONS & ABILITIES
- Expertise in RTI, IEP/504 processes, and inclusive pedagogy.
- Strong organizational, communication, and data-analysis skills.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
- Familiarity with IB PYP and MYP frameworks (preferred).
Salary Range
$30,000 - $55,000 per annum, commensurate with years of experience.
To apply for this position, please send a single PDF file that includes a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to hr@kewforest.org. Please include the position title, Learning Specialist, in the subject line.
The Kew-Forest School is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS), the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and the New York State Department of Education. The School is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Independent School Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY), and the Guild of Independent Schools of New York (GISNY).
To learn more about The Kew-Forest School, please visit our website: www.kewforest.org.
MISSION
We are The Kew-Forest School.
Our community nurtures lifelong learners from around the world.
Our educators inspire young people to think boldly and find their voices.
Our students support each other and explore thoughtfully as they shape the future.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
The Kew-Forest School believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. The School prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, culture, background, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected classes or classifications. No employee or job applicant will be discriminated against in recruitment, compensation, promotion, or termination practices.