Middle School Learning Specialist

Middle School Learning Specialist (2026-2027 Coverage)

Milton Academy is seeking a full-time Learning Specialist to join the Middle School for the 2026-2027 academic year, beginning in August 2026. The Middle School learning specialist will work in collaboration with the Middle School community to offer academic support to students.

Milton Academy is committed to supporting employee growth and development. This position may be eligible for professional development funding to support continued learning, skill enhancement, and career growth.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide skill and strategy instruction for students using research-based practices
• Offer one-on-one and group instruction
• Communicate regularly with students and their families, providing information about available academic support resources, including tutors and other allied professionals
• Empower students to develop self-advocacy skills and take ownership of their learning
• Collaborate with the MS Director of Academic Support to share theory, research, and resources to support best instructional practices; serve as a resource in understanding diverse learning profiles; Maintain regular communication to ensure partnership in meeting students' needs
• Collaborate with the Director of Academic Support to establish contact with advisors, teachers, families, and outside providers to foster a team approach to student support
• Meet multiple times a week with the Director of Academic Support to discuss plans, progress, and concerns regarding individual students, as well as plan and implement school initiatives
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Other faculty member responsibilities at Milton Academy encompass advising and other Middle School community responsibilities.

Community:

• Be a visible, accessible presence around campus.
• Contribute to creating a positive community culture that ensures students are heard, seen, valued, and cared for.
• Share in the enforcement of our expectations for students.
• Actively participate in greater community enrichment activities
• Complete all supervisory duty, as assigned

Other Middle School Responsibilities:

All middle school employees are expected to attend morning assemblies and advisories, faculty and staff meetings, grade-level meetings, departmental meetings, and professional development. All middle school employees are expected to be ready to welcome students into our space at 8:00 a.m. and, in this role, to remain on campus until 4:00 p.m.

A variety of community responsibilities are also an essential component of our program. All middle school employees are responsible for:

• Weekly lunch supervision
• Weekly study hall supervision
• Facilitation of one semester-long activity

Supervision to be received: Supervised by the Director of Academic Support.

Supervision to be exercised: None.

Education/Certification/Licensure:

Required: A bachelor's degree in special or inclusive education or a related field

Preferred: A master's degree in education or a related field

Experience:

Required: A minimum of three years of proven experience in working with students with documented learning profiles, preferably in a school setting

Competencies:

• Possess an expert knowledge of learning differences and brain-based teaching and learning principles.
• Knowledge of best practices in providing academic accommodations to support students with learning differences.
• Skilled in teaching foundational academic skills and strategies.
• Ability to mentor and support faculty in their understanding of academic support needs and effective instructional strategies.
• Strong advocacy for students with learning differences within the school community.
• Empathy and a student-centered approach, ensuring that students' unique needs are heard, understood, and addressed.
• Ability to track and monitor student progress, assess the effectiveness of support services, and make necessary adjustments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer expertise, including proficiency in Google Workspace
• Understanding of confidentiality and related issues.
• Receptive to supervision and professional development.
• Desire to be a part of a dynamic educational community.

Physical Abilities:

• Must be able to work at a computer for up to 8 hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements.
• Must be able to teach in a classroom setting and use relevant instructional technology.
• Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

Milton Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any category protected by federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship or national or ethnic origin.