20 academic specialist jobs found

Job Description Lander Grinspoon Academy, an independent Jewish day school serving students in Kindergarten through Grade 6, is hiring a compassionate, collaborative, and skilled Learning Specialist to join our faculty. The Learning Specialist works closely with students, teachers, families, and school leadership to support the academic success of all learners. This position provides direct intervention services, conducts assessments, collaborates with classroom teachers, and helps implement best practices for supporting diverse learning needs. Responsibilities Provide small-group and individual academic support for students requiring additional intervention. Conduct benchmark assessments and analyze student performance data. Develop detailed progress reports and communicate student growth with families and teachers. Collaborate with classroom teachers to support differentiated instruction and effective intervention strategies. Participate in parent conferences,...

Job Description Conservatory Lab Charter School Reading Specialist Conservatory Lab Charter School empowers a diverse range of children in preschool through eighth grade as scholars, artists, and leaders through a unique and rigorous academic and music education. We enrich the larger community through performance, service, and collaboration. As a laboratory school, we develop and disseminate innovative educational approaches that will positively impact children in other schools and programs. The reading specialist supports students struggling with reading. The reading specialist will implement research based reading interventions to support students in building proficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience with rules based reading. Conservatory Lab Charter School seeks individuals who are passionate about supporting students to meet their full potential. We seek motivated, insightful individuals are excited to collaborate with content teachers to plan and...

Job Description Reports to: Director of Planning, Engineering, Sustainability, and Environment Academic/Non-Academic: Non-Academic Position Overview: Boston Public Schools (BPS) seeks an experienced Energy, Utilities, and Building Systems professional to assist with the implementation and maintenance of the BPS Energy Management program, and advise BPS on energy and utilities best practices within BPS buildings. The Senior Energy Management Specialist position resides in the Facilities Management Department within the Operations Division of Boston Public Schools, and is part of the BPS Energy Division reporting to the Director of Planning, Engineering, Sustainability, and Environment The BPS Energy Division utilizes Building Management Systems to monitor and manage all BPS building utilities, and to find efficiency and conservation opportunities, while balancing occupancy comfort levels. The BPS Energy Division projects, monitors, and analyzes utility usages and costs,...

Job Description This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 08/31/2026. However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year. The BTU Specialist will provide support to the students with disabilities enrolled in the ABA Strand and other students placed at risk within the school(s). The support services that the Specialist will provide will be determined by the needs of the students and the specifications developed collaboratively by the Principal(s)/Head of School(s) and Office of Specialized Services (OSS). Reports to: Principal(s)/Head of School(s) or OSE Program Director (in certain schools) with support from OSS. Responsibilities Provide specific support services,...

Job Description DISTRICT OVERVIEW Holyoke Public Schools is a PreK-12 public school district serving nearly 4,800 students, of whom 80 percent are Latino/Latina, in 11 schools. We employ nearly 1,300 people who together educate and support a richly diverse community of learners. We are committed to recruiting and retaining top-quality educators who believe all children can and will learn and who strive daily to make school a joyful place of discovery, support, and belonging. Holyoke Public Schools' strategic plan, "Moving Forward Together," builds on the strengths of our past while serving as a call to action to accelerate student learning by thinking differently about how we teach, how we work together, and how we support students' well-being. Many successes contributed to Holyoke's return to local governance after 10 years in state receivership. These include: The highest graduation rate on record of 77.1 percent, an increase of more than 15-points over 10 years...

Job Description Austin Preparatory School seeks a collaborative, student-centered Teaching and Learning Specialist to join the Richard J. Meelia '67 Center for Integrated Learning. Reporting to the Director of the Integrated Learning, this position supports students with documented learning differences by ensuring accommodations are effectively implemented while partnering with faculty and families to promote student success. The successful candidate will embrace and advance the mission of Austin Prep while supporting its Roman Catholic identity and Augustinian heritage. The Teaching and Learning Specialist manages a caseload of students with documented learning differences by reviewing educational evaluations, developing accommodation plans, and ensuring accommodations are consistently implemented. The role collaborates closely with teachers, advisors, students, and families, while providing faculty with professional development in best practices, differentiated instruction,...

Job Description North Andover Public Schools Job Description POSITION: Transition Specialist (Special Education, Ages 14-22) DEPARTMENT: Student Services / Special Education REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services / Special Education Coordinator OVERVIEW The Transition Specialist supports students with disabilities in developing the skills necessary for successful post-secondary outcomes in employment, education, and independent living. This role requires a dually certified professional (School Adjustment Counselor/Social Worker + Transition Specialist) who works collaboratively with students, families, educators, and community partners to design and implement individualized, results-oriented transition services. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assessment & IEP Development Conduct comprehensive transitional and vocational assessments aligned with student strengths, preferences, and interests. Interpret, summarize, and present assessment results...

Job Description Language Based Special Education Teacher A Language-Based Teacher with certification in Specialized Reading provides targeted instruction to students who experience challenges in reading, writing, language processing, and literacy development. The teacher designs and delivers evidence-based, multisensory reading interventions while supporting students' academic growth and fostering confidence in language skills. Key Responsibilities Provide individualized and small-group instruction in reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary, and language arts. Assess students' literacy skills and develop personalized learning plans based on identified needs. Implement research-based reading programs and multisensory instructional strategies. Monitor student progress through ongoing assessments and maintain accurate records. Collaborate with classroom teachers, special education staff, administrators, and families to support student success. Adapt curriculum and...

Job Description Qualifications: Master's Degree with concentration in reading education preferred. Current Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification as a Reading Specialist, all levels. SEI Endorsement. Vocational teaching experience a plus. Reports to: Principal and Administrator for Special Education Summary of Job Description: The successful candidate will provide direct service to students who demonstrate the need for additional reading instruction and support. The Reading Specialist will administer diagnostic assessments, select interventions, deliver instruction and monitor student progress. Plan instruction and assessment aligned with the District curriculum and State standards. Supervise assigned students and maintain a positive learning environment. Adapt instruction to meet the individual learning needs of all students resulting in an increased probability of advancing their achievement. Maintain...

Job Description This vacancy is the result of a one-year long-term leave of absence, and the educator on leave retains attachment rights to this position while on leave. Hired candidates may be excessed or non-renewed from the position for the following school year. Please keep in mind that the position is for one year only. The BTU Specialist will provide support to the students with disabilities enrolled in the ABA Strand and other students placed at risk within the school(s). The support services that the Specialist will provide will be determined by the needs of the students and the specifications developed collaboratively by the Principal(s)/Head of School(s) and Office of Specialized Services (OSS). Reports to: Principal(s)/Head of School(s) or OSE Program Director (in certain schools) with support from OSS. Responsibilities Provide specific support services, appropriate for the students enrolled in this strand and other students placed at risk, defined...

Job Description ****This school has been designated underperforming or chronically underperforming (formerly Level 4 or 5) by the State of Massachusetts.**** The BTU Specialist will provide support to the students with disabilities enrolled in the LAB Cluster and other students placed at risk within the school(s). The support services that the Specialist will provide will be determined by the needs of the students and the specifications developed collaboratively by the Principal(s)/Head of School(s) and Office of Specialized Services (OSS). Reports to: Principal(s)/Head of School(s) or OSS Program Director (in certain schools) with support from OSS Responsibilities Provide specific support services, appropriate for the students enrolled in this strand and other students placed at risk, defined collaboratively by the Principal/Head of School and OSS. Provide support services to individual students, small groups, and class groups, as defined in IEPs or Service Team...

Job Description About APR Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School (APR) is a tuition-free, public charter school offering a rigorous, college preparatory program in Grades 5-12 to 540 students from Boston. For 25 years, APR has empowered diverse learners (90% students of color; 11% English Learners; 25% on IEPs) of all racial and ethnic backgrounds to achieve their full intellectual and social potential through high-quality academic and enrichment programs to promote college and career exploration, cultural immersion, and community service. Our supportive and inclusive community actively counters patterns of inequity through dynamic learning partnerships between staff, students, and families. This work is grounded in the vision that all students graduate with a focused mind and a big heart, having the critical thinking, mastery of academic and social skills and a deep sense of self and others to joyfully pursue post-secondary education, careers, and civic life based...

Job Description The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) provides direct behavioral and instructional support to students in Kindergarten through Grade 2 under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and in collaboration with teachers, related service providers, and families. The RBT implements behavior intervention plans, supports students in developing academic, social-emotional, communication, and self-regulation skills, and promotes positive participation in the classroom and school community. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Student Support Provide direct one-on-one and small-group behavioral support to students. Provide direct instruction one-on-one and small-group instruction focused on student's IEP goals. Implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and skill acquisition programs as designed by the BCBA. Support students in developing self-regulation, communication, social, and adaptive skills. Assist students during...

Job Description The Westborough Public Schools is seeking a dynamic Special Education Support Professional (ESP-3) to join our staff at Armstrong Elementary School beginning in the 2026-2027 school year (Monday - Friday, 6.5 hours per day, 2 Mondays per month, 7.5 hours) The Westborough Public Schools seek professionals who are excited to join a high-performing district where academic excellence, equity and wellness are our core values. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families. We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre-K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 54% Students of Color and 46% White students. We support our passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled staff through ongoing collaboration to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and...

Job Description DISTRICT OVERVIEW Holyoke Public Schools is a PreK-12 public school district serving nearly 5,100 students, of whom 80 percent are Latino/Latina, in 11 schools. We employ nearly 1,300 people who together educate and support a richly diverse community of learners. We are committed to recruiting and retaining top-quality educators who believe all children can and will learn and who strive daily to make school a joyful place of discovery, support, and belonging. Holyoke Public Schools' strategic plan, "Moving Forward Together," builds on the strengths of our past while serving as a call to action to accelerate student learning by thinking differently about how we teach, how we work together, and how we support students' well being. Our Equity Commitments are pledges we are making to address systemic equity challenges. We intentionally build a community that is anti-racist, inclusive, and culturally responsive. We ensure that students, families, and staff...

Job Description The Westborough Public Schools is seeking a dynamic Special Education Support Professional (ESP-3) to join our staff at Gibbons Middle School beginning in the 2026-2027 school year (Monday - Friday, 6.5 hours per day, 2 Mondays per month, 7.5 hours) The Westborough Public Schools seek professionals who are excited to join a high-performing district where academic excellence, equity and wellness are our core values. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families. We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre-K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 54% Students of Color and 46% White students. We support our passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled staff through ongoing collaboration to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional...

Job Description Please view our full job description and APPLY on Our Career Site! Organization Overview Excel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 1,700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college. At Excel, we believe that every student-regardless of race, zip code, or economic status-deserves access to a free, high quality holistic education. During their middle school journey with us, students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state. This is possible through a combination of high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support. At our nationally ranked high...

Job Description Background on Southbridge Public Schools: Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,200 students in six schools. The district is presently undergoing extensive turnaround at all levels, with the assistance of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This creates unique opportunities for teachers and students. One example is a recently announced, long-term partnership with the University of Connecticut to develop Southbridge Schools to be a national demonstration site for successful implementation of PBIS strategies. Additionally, our district is the recipient of a number of significant grants that are allowing us to creatively redesign Secondary School, curriculum enhancements, improved culture and climate and afterschool opportunities for students. If you feel strongly about improving the educational experience for students and have a commitment to social justice, Southbridge Public Schools welcomes you. More information...

Job Description Title - Teacher - Special Education Gr. 2 (Berko) (SY26-27) About Chelsea Public Schools: The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and families. In CPS, we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The school system educates over 6,200 students in 11 schools, including a pre-K-1st grade school, 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, a virtual school, and 2 high schools. CPS is a culturally responsive school district. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful relationships that fosters and promotes high expectations and risk taking. We are a district of multilingual students where languages are an asset to student development and growth. More information about CPS can be found on our website at www.chelseaschools.com/cps. Job Responsibilities: Responsible...

Job Description Bedford Public Schools Invites applications for the position of: Special Education Liaison (Social / Emotional) FY27 Description: School adjustment counseling/school social work is a specialized area of practice. School Adjustment Counselors/School Social Workers assist students with mental health issues, behavioral issues, positive behavioral supports, academic and classroom support. Responsibilities: Instruction: Develop and implement schedules for students' services in accordance with their IEPs' service delivery. Coordinate schedules with classroom teachers and other specialists' service delivery. Select appropriate instructional programs and methodologies, plan, and implement instruction that matches students' IEP goals and objectives. Provide appropriate instruction to address IEP goals and objectives, and differentiate instructional accordingly. Employ appropriate behavior management techniques during individual or small group...