What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Position - Long-Term Substitute Upper School Learning Specialist (Grades 9-12) position at POTOMAC SCHOOL?
The Long-Term Substitute Upper School Learning Specialist (Grades 9-12) is a full-time faculty position from December 2026 through May 2027. The substitute Learning Specialist will work closely with students, families, faculty, and additional administrators in delivering learning support services and providing individualized student support through a coaching model.
Student Support & Consultation
- Manage a caseload of about 25-30 Upper School students, providing individualized learning support through use of a coaching model in regularly scheduled meetings based on student need
- Monitor and serve as an as-needed resource for additional Upper School students with identified learning differences and/or acute academic needs, providing responsive support as appropriate
- Partner with students, faculty, and families to identify barriers to academic success, develop practical strategies, and build skills necessary for success in and beyond school
- Serve as a resource and thought partner for faculty regarding student learning needs and effective strategies for supporting students in the classroom
- Communicate with families regarding student progress and provide guidance around structures, routines, and strategies that can support student independence and academic success at home
- Participate, as needed, on the Student Support Team (SST), collaborating with other team members to identify appropriate next steps for students experiencing academic difficulty
- Read and interpret psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations to develop and implement Individual Academic Plans (IAPs) for students
- Assist with the implementation of academic and testing accommodations, including responsibilities related to the Upper School Testing Center
- Assume other duties and responsibilities as needed to support the Upper School
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in special education or related field preferred
- At least 3 years prior experience in the field of learning support, special education, academic support, or a related field
- Thorough knowledge and experience working with students with ADHD and other learning differences and disabilities in an ambitious academic curriculum
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret learning evaluations such as psychoeducational and neuropsychological reports and generate academic plans based on testing
- Experience using a coaching model to support students is preferred
- Effective communication skills that promote positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
- Believe deeply in a mission of fostering an inclusive learning community where all voices and viewpoints are valued and academic diversity is recognized
- Strong work ethic, exceptional attention to detail, and high level of integrity
- Proficiency with the Google Suite applications (Docs, Sheets, Classroom) is strongly preferred
- Familiarity with independent schools is preferred
In striving to fulfill its mission, The Potomac School seeks candidates of diverse backgrounds who embody our core values of courage, integrity, humility, perseverance, and respect.