Learning Specialist

Flint Hill School | Oakton, VA

Learning Specialist Position Statement

How to Apply

Flint Hill School has engaged DovetailED to lead this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Chief Human Resources Officer, Melissa Holder-Murray), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Jen Powers, Recruiter, at jen@dovetailedsourcing.com. Please do not contact the school directly.

About Flint Hill School

At Flint Hill, we believe in redefining what educational excellence looks like. Always curious, every day, we ask questions like, “Imagine if?” and “What’s possible?” And we encourage our students to do the same.

Our teachers’ expertise and commitment to innovative teaching are complemented by a personal approach that emphasizes respect and communication.

With our rigorous academic program and extracurricular opportunities, Flint Hill students can do it all. We inspire our students to reach their greatest potential while maintaining balance and well-being. Our Upper School, grades 9-12, academic program is both challenging and supportive — allowing all students to be successful. We cultivate deep learning and encourage students to pursue all of their interests. We believe that learning led by curiosity inspires students to develop passion and purpose. Always innovating to set new standards of excellence, we don’t let resources or schedules limit our students’ experience. Our culture of support and inclusion allows students to feel welcome and connected from day one — whether they’re a lifer or transferring from another school. Preparing for college, our four full-time college counselors focus on truly getting to know students and guiding them to “right-fit” schools. Students graduate as confident self-advocates with the skills and maturity to excel in college and blaze their own trail in life.

The Position

The Upper School Learning Specialist supports the experience of Flint Hill students and faculty and embraces our mission, vision, and core values, the Flint Hill Statement of Institutional Equity and Inclusion, and the Portrait of the Flint Hill Student.

The Upper School Learning Specialist is responsible for supporting the academic experience of students with diverse learning needs and/or attentional differences. A full-time Upper School Learning Specialist is expected to cover divisional duties as assigned.

The Upper School Learning Specialist is a member of the cross-divisional Learning Center team, reporting to the Director of the Learning Center in collaboration with the Director of the Upper School. This position is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible, ten-month faculty position.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the academic growth of students who have been or may be diagnosed with learning differences and/or attentional challenges within a student-centered academic coaching support model.
• Participate in grade-level and/or divisional student support team meetings
• Analyze psychoeducational evaluations, summarize findings for faculty and parents and create and/or update formal learning profiles and accommodations plans.
• Oversee the implementation of students’ classroom accommodations to support students.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, administrators, and outside providers around students’ academic growth.
• Support teachers by offering resources, assistance, advice, and training to enable faculty to better meet the needs of all learners.
• Teach a component of the 9th Grade Seminar course
• Maintain detailed records related to an assigned caseload of students to document academic progress and needs.
• Stay current on educational research related to learning differences and effective instructional practices.
• Perform all responsibilities expected of faculty (for example, supervising students outside of class times, attending faculty meetings, etc.).
• Skillfully manage multiple concurrent tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Leverage strong analytical, and problem-solving, communication, organizational, and planning skills.
• Demonstrate strong professional judgment and effective communication (written and oral) skills.
• Utilize a collaborative, team-oriented approach to student and faculty interactions.
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in Special Education or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred. A minimum of 5 years of experience teaching neurodiverse learners as a Learning Specialist at the upper school level; ADHD and/or executive function coaching training or certification is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to support students diagnosed with language-based learning differences, ADHD, executive function challenges, and other neurodiversities. Extensive knowledge of accommodations and strategies to support student success is essential.
• Demonstrated experience using educational technology tools, including the Google for Education Suite and Apple applications, with a willingness to learn and integrate emerging technologies that support teaching and learning.
• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and a demonstrated commitment to implementing inclusive teaching strategies that support diverse learners.
• A demonstrated commitment to creating a learning environment that is inclusive, equitable, and responsive to students’ varied identities and needs.

How to Apply

Flint Hill School has engaged DovetailED to lead this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Chief Human Resources Officer, Melissa Holder-Murray), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Jen Powers, Recruiter, at jen@dovetailedsourcing.com. Please do not contact the school directly.