What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Learning Specialist, Leave (AY26-27) position at Buckingham Browne Nichols School?
Start Date: August 2026
Reports To: Director of Student Support Services and Director of Middle School
About Buckingham Browne & Nichols:
Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre-K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward-thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment. Co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students’ learning. Students learn on three age and developmentally-appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford.
BB&N is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. This commitment is integral to the mission and vision of the School. BB&N is an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community where students develop into lifelong learners who lead with kindness, curiosity, and integrity. We prepare students to be responsible and open-minded as they engage with the world around them. Our school is guided by the core values of:
Inquiry, in which we promote curiosity and critical thinking to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
Integrity, in which we strive to be honest, conscientious, and accountable in our actions, even when no one is watching.
Belonging, in which we foster a culture of respect, well-being, and connection that values all individuals and empowers them to discover and be their authentic selves, and
Kindness, in which we strengthen our communities by recognizing our common humanity and treating ourselves and others with respect and compassion.
The vibrancy and vitality we feel in the classrooms, hallways, stages, and playing fields of BB&N derive from the people who are here. At its root are the varied interests and experiences, the different backgrounds, cultures, religions, views, and perspectives that our students and faculty bring to their classes and families bring to myriad activities. Each of us adds to the richness of another’s experience. Working and playing together teaches us lifelong lessons about appreciating, knowing, understanding, and learning from each other.
Summary Description:
BB&N is seeking a Middle School Learning Specialist for a one-year leave. Responsibilities include the coordination of academic student support for the 7th and 8th grades–working with teachers to support best practices to improve student learning, supporting student assessment, teaching individual or small groups when necessary, documenting student progress and needs, and conferencing with students. The MS Learning Specialist will work closely with the Middle School Director and the Director of Student Support Services.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
This position will require collaboration with Learning Specialists on all three campuses and support the transitions of students and families from campus to campus. In addition, the Learning Specialist will assist educators and families with the continued management of Learning Profiles, as well as assist with communication for those students receiving outside support.
Key functions for this position include, but are not limited to:
Co-leadership role of the Student Support Team.
Collaboration with and supervision of the Academic Specialist.
Provide direct services to students needing support.
Direct work with teachers and advisors.
Coordinate referrals for outside evaluations.
Coordinate in-house intake of evaluations, including creation of learning profiles.
Provide consults to teachers, advisors, parents, and outside providers.
Requirements, Skills, and Competencies:
A Graduate degree in Special Education, Language & Literacy, Educational Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, or a related field is required. Proven experience working with children of middle school age with mild to moderate learning needs.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:
Experience providing direct instruction to students with learning issues across the curriculum, specifically around organizational and study skills.
Ability to organize and maintain a learning center for students with a range of learning styles.
Ability to create and follow through on individualized plans that support students' specific learning needs and accommodate their learning styles.
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well with different constituents of the school.
Patience, humor, and flexibility.
Professional boundaries in the handling of privileged information; respect and use of appropriate information channels.
Salary: $69,500 - $115,754
BB&N offers competitive salaries and benefits, employing equitable and consistent compensation practices. The starting salary for any hired candidate is based on experience within salary bands (0-30 years).
Compensation for eligible full-time and part-time employees includes a 403(b) plan with up to a 10% match of salary and other competitive benefits offerings. Benefits offered to eligible employees include health & dental insurance; commuter benefits; long-term disability insurance, and more.
To Apply:
Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, and Reference List. Successful candidates submit complete applications, inclusive of all requested materials, and respond to all posting questions completely and thoughtfully.
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.
Salary : $69,500 - $115,754