Academic Specialist

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking a Middle School Student Academic Support Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year at a PK-12 Episcopal school in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Responsibilities/Essential Duties:

• Provide ongoing support as needed for students with LAPs and other students who are identified by teachers and parents as needing extra support.
• Be available to provide prescriptive one-on-one, small group support to students as needed before, during, and after school.
• Coordinate instructional time in classrooms with faculty to embed strategies and resources into student learning.
• Identify learning challenges and recommend appropriate academic resources or interventions that can be included by teachers in their lessons and classes along with the support you provide to the student.
• Maintain open lines of communication with parents or guardians regarding student support needs, support provided, and progress made.
• Attend parent-teacher conferences and academic progress meetings as needed.
• Provide resources and guidance to parents on how to support their children's academic needs.
• Connect students and families with academic resources and support services when necessary.
• Attend Grade Level Meetings and communicate with teachers about students who are receiving support, who demonstrate that they will need support, and share progress of both.
• Share insights and recommendations with teachers for strategies to use in the classrooms to enhance student performance.
• Coordinate standardized testing for all students.
• Use data from multiple sources (including standardized assessments) to confirm that we are addressing all students who may need support.
• Serve as a grade level Advisor and participate in grade level planning and events throughout the school year.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Previous experience with the target age is also desired.
• A Master’s degree and independent school experience are preferred but not required.
• Special consideration will be given to exemplary candidates who can also support a significant extracurricular activity or coach a sport.

Potential Benefits:

Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

💵 Competitive pay

🧠 Professional Development Opportunities

✏️ Classroom Resources

🏥 Medical, dental and vision insurance

😃 401(k) plan – Employer match

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

🏠 Housing (boarding schools)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.