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  • Learning Support Specialist (Grades 5-8)
    Start Date: 08/06/2026

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Learning Support Specialist position is designed to advance the academic growth and overall development of students at Charlotte Preparatory School by providing responsive, research-informed support for diverse learning needs. This role requires expertise in ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and learning differences in reading and mathematics. The successful candidate demonstrates a deep understanding of child development and approaches each student with sensitivity to their unique learning profile. This is a full-time, 10-month position.

The employee will maintain a healthy learning environment that supports the Charlotte Preparatory School mission statement and upholds the four pillars of leadership: Respect, Integrity, Perseverance, and Courage. Charlotte Preparatory School is committed to sustaining a professional, inclusive, and collaborative environment where diversity in thought and culture is welcomed. 

  

Effective August 2026.

 

Requirements

GENERAL DUTIES

  • Collaborate with lead teachers, division head, and school psychologist/coordinator of Student Support Services to identify students in need of support or enrichment.
  • Assess and analyze student learning needs through formative assessments and review of educational testing reports to inform targeted instruction and differentiation. 
  • Deliver differentiated instruction through small-group push-in and pull-out support models. 
  • Provide remediation, extension, and enrichment activities utilizing core curriculum materials and supplemental resources as appropriate
  • Manage the Student Referral process, which includes identifying targeted areas of need, setting measurable goals, implementing and monitoring interventions, and communicating progress with student support team members.
  • Collect and communicate progress data to teachers, the division head, and the psychologist.
  • Interpret and synthesize educational testing reports.  
  • Coordinate and manage testing accommodations for students with documented learning differences.
  • Develop specific, goal-oriented, measurable Student Success Plans for students with identified areas of need based on educational testing reports. 
  • Partner with families by participating in parent-teacher conferences and maintaining ongoing communications regarding student progress, including written comments when appropriate. 
  • Partner with the Admissions Office as part of the applicant review process and meet with prospective students to conduct grade-appropriate academic screenings. 
  • Work collaboratively with the PK-4th-grade Learning Support Specialist, counselors, and other team members to ensure consistency and continuity of the program across divisions. 
  • Supervise students during field trips, dances, overnight trips, and other events. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Middle School and/or Head of School.

 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education required; Master’s degree preferred
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in learning support and/or classroom teaching required 
  • Experience in an independent school setting strongly preferred 

 

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

  • Team-oriented with the ability to work effectively with all members of the Charlotte Prep community
  • Strong communication and organizational skills with high levels of attention to detail
  • Positive, enthusiastic, flexible, and warm personality
  • Strong work ethic, proactive, and success-oriented

 

SUPERVISION

Directly reports to the Head of Middle School. 

Please direct resume, cover letter, and references to Jessica Stargell, Head of Middle School ([email protected]).

 

Charlotte Preparatory School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, or any other legally protected classification applicable to Charlotte Preparatory School in administration of its educational policies, employment policies, admissions policies, financial aid, athletic and other school-administered programs.