The Browning School is a K-12 boys school located on East 62nd Street (Lower and Middle Schools) and East 64th Street (Upper School) in midtown Manhattan, New York. Founded by scholar and teacher John A. Browning, The Browning School has been a leader in fostering the intellectual and personal growth of boys and young men since 1888. Serving roughly 470 students in kindergarten through grade 12, Browning strives to combine the best of a traditional prep school environment and curriculum with imaginative teaching and a strong value system – all in a single-sex setting.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Browning is searching for a full-time Grades 3-5 Learning Specialist in Literacy to work in our Lower School for the 2026-2027 academic year. The position will begin on or around August 27, 2026. The expected annual salary range for this position is $75,000-115,000, commensurate with experience. A bachelor’s degree or considerable experience in the role is required. An advanced degree in a related field is preferred. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Grades 3-5 Learning Specialist in Literacy is responsible for supporting students who have specific learning needs in the areas of reading and writing in order to build their overall literacy skills and ensure academic growth across subject areas. Working with students in a small-group model, as well as pushing into homeroom classrooms, the Grades 3-5 Learning Specialist in Literacy will collaborate with the Student Support Team, teachers, and families to develop and work towards literacy goals for individual students. The Grades 3-5 Learning Specialist in Literacy will provide periodic assessments to best target each boy’s learning needs and track data in making progress towards his goals. A successful Grades 3-5 Learning Specialist in Literacy will bring expertise in their field, experience in providing targeted intervention, and a belief in and desire for growth of all their students. 

Among other things, they are tasked with:

1. Providing regular and on-going small group instruction and support in reading and writing to boys in Grades 3-5
2. Providing learning support to individual students to ensure academic growth across the curriculum
3. Teaching a weekly class in each Grade 4 and Grade 5 homeroom focused on Studentship, including organizational, executive function, and study skills
4. Conducting literacy screenings and assessments for boys in Grades 3-5
5. Tracking student progress through goal-setting and data collection
1. Organizing and leading the implementation of MAP testing in Grades 3-5
6. Providing push-in intervention writing support in Grades 3-5 homerooms
7. Collaborating with the Lower School Student Support Team and teachers to integrate literacy goals into classroom activities
8. Communicating with families about student needs, goals, and progress
9. Coordinating with outside providers working with students on literacy and learning goals
10. Leading communication with families, outside providers, and/or the Department of Education regarding implementation of recommendations from neuropsychological evaluations and IESPs
11. Creating strong relationships with students built on Browning’s core values of honesty, dignity, curiosity, and purpose
12. Collaborating as a professional, collegial, and inspirational member of the faculty
13. Participating in professional development to grow the self, department, and school
14. Heartily contributing to the school community

Key Competencies

In general, successful members of the Browning faculty are: 

• Champions of boys -- They believe in and love the expansive potential in boys. 
• Relationship-oriented -- They actively build meaningful relationships with students and families.
• Purpose-driven -- They are inquiry-minded, curious and resourceful in finding solutions and growth opportunities.
• Dignity-seeking -- They seek to address students as individuals and engage in the deep work of spreading dignity in the classroom and school community.
• Can-do collaborators -- They seek collaboration and listen deeply to others, and they believe that a can-do attitude allows a team to accomplish more.

A successful Grades 3-5 Learning Specialist in Literacy will collaborate well with others, delight in the pedagogy of literacy, maintain a high level of connection to and belief in the students, and contribute meaningfully to meeting Browning’s mission and goals. Familiarity with Wilson Fundations, The Writing Revolution/Hochman Method, MAP testing, and/or other reading and writing intervention methods is highly preferred. Communicating clearly and consistently with students, families, and colleagues is of the utmost importance.

Those interested in the position should address their résumé and cover letter to Eric Ogden, Head of Lower School, and submit their application via this link.

About The Browning School

The Browning School fosters growth of courageous and compassionate men of intellect and integrity who aspire to contribute meaningfully to our world. The Browning gentleman develops amid a community that upholds our core values: honesty, dignity, curiosity and purpose. We speak the truth, act with integrity and take responsibility for our actions. We honor and celebrate the dignity of all people and support the power of a diverse, inclusive and welcoming community. We encourage and celebrate open-minded inquiry about our world and the perspectives of those around us. We believe that education encourages exploration and discovery in pursuit of meaning and enduring fulfillment. The Browning School strives to create a diverse community in which all members are safe, respected, and valued. We believe that in actively promoting a diverse learning environment, we are fostering intellectual, social, and emotional growth for all. Recognizing and pursuing diversity, however, are not enough; we seek to transcend mere tolerance of difference and aspire to a celebration of the varied appearances, abilities, perspectives, and values that characterize our community.

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