Fall 2026 St. Catherine of Siena School Long-Term Sub: K-8 Learning Specialist Seattle WA

Learning Specialist Long Term Substitute

Late August/Early September 2026 - December 18th, 2026
Part-time, Monday-Friday 8:00-12:00

JOB OVERVIEW

St. Catherine School is seeking a learning specialist long term sub to join our K-8 team. This person would act as the learning specialist for small reading groups in 1st and 2nd grades and a middle scool math 1:1 class, establishing year-long routines and partnering with their grade level teachers to provide differentiated instruction.

St. Catherine teachers are enthusiastic, creative individuals who are child-centered and actively engaged in seeing and developing the full potential of each student. St. Catherine School is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and we seek educators eager to personally grow and integrate these ideals in their teaching curriculum as well as into their communication with children, families, and colleagues.

The Learning Specialist is responsible for teaching 1st and 2nd grade small reading groups, mirroring the course content of whole group instruction, while providing an individualized envirnment for needed 1:1 support. This teacher will also teach a 1:1 Middle School Math Foundations course blending skills across grade levels to foster progression across grade level standards while individualizing support to actively close learning gaps for foundational skills. This teacher will also conduct beginning of year assessments for 1st and 2nd grade students.

A school counselor, Vice Principal of Academics and Student Support, and another reading support teacher, provide additional support to students, teachers, and families.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Fidelity to the mission, vision, and student learning expectations of St. Catherine School;
• Commitment to equity and inclusion and an understanding of its important role in academic excellence and student growth. Consistent with our mission, St. Catherine School is committed to building and fostering a richly diverse and inclusive school community;
• Desire to be part of a faith-based learning community and commitment to the school's Catholic identity;
• Desire to understand and implement Project Based Learning and 21st Century Skills into the curriculum and daily classroom experience in order to provide rich, authentic, active learning opportunities for all students;
• Knowledge and application of best practices for formal and informal assessment strategies and goal setting;
• Establish classroom expectations and routines that create a safe, warm, and responsive environment for all students;
• Ability to establish and maintain positive partnerships with an involved parent community;
• Skilled at professionally communicating about the student program both orally and in written correspondence;
• Dedication to continuous improvement and professional development;
• Skill and experience with differentiated instruction and supporting neurodivergent students;
• Knowledge and application of instructional technology including Google apps for Education and IXL.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Special Education preferred
• Bachelor's degree in appropriate field required; valid Washington teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements preferred;
• REQUIRED Successful elementary school teaching experience in lead teacher role;
• Successful experience teaching in a special education capacity preferred;
• Practicing Catholics preferred, but not required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please complete an application in Applitrack and include:

• A cover letter.
• A current resume with relevant educational experience and three references.
• A copy of a Washington Teaching Certificate

St. Catherine School is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, creed, age, national origin, marital status or disability.

OTHER:

Salary: $42-$52 per hour, depending on education and experience. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant's skills, and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications.

Benefits: This position is not benefit-eligible.

St. Catherine School is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, creed, age, national origin, marital status or disability.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $42.00 - $52.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working in special education?
• How many years experience do you have working as a lead teacher or specialist?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Washington State teaching certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42 - $52