The Archer School for Girls is seeking qualified, experienced candidates for the position of Part-time Learning Specialist Long-term Substitute (60% FTE), starting February 2026 through the end of the 2025-2026 school year. The Part-time Learning Specialist Long-term Substitute joins the Student Services Team to support student learning profiles that require learning accommodations and educational interventions. This role serves as a liaison between students, teachers, parents, and outside professionals to coordinate compensatory strategies, executive functioning skills, and metacognitive awareness for students’ learning and academic success in grades 6-12.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work with Students: 

·         Interprets and translates educational testing results into appropriate accommodations and/or interventions in line with Archer’s programs and policies.

·         Create, implement and update Learning Profiles (LPs)for students who meet Archer’s eligibility requirements for school-based accommodations.

·         Serves as a case manager for students with LPs including writing, updating and ensuring proper implementation of accommodations.

·         Plan and lead Archer’s Executive Functioning workshops and peer tutoring program for students to foster self-advocacy and metacognition among all students.

·          Collect and assess data to support student progress.

Work with Families: 

·         Fosters clear and transparent communication including professional referrals for neuropsychological testing and/or outside professional support.

·         Advise families and apply for Students Services & Disabilities (SSD) College Board and ACT Accommodation for standardized testing accommodations.

·         Collect and share patterns of data relating to the LP with parents and their outside professionals. 

Work with Faculty:

·         Collaborate with teachers on effective teaching strategies and differentiated instruction in the classroom to meet the needs of diverse learners with LPs.

·         Provide ongoing professional development on neurodiversity.

·         Remain current on brain-based research and effective teaching practices for neurodiverse learners.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

This position requires a reflective, dedicated professional with an educational background and abiding interest in ongoing professional learning. Candidates should be eager to support developing minds in a joyful and ambitious learning environment.  Essential skills include: 

·         outstanding interpersonal skills

·         organization and time management skills

·          strong oral and written communication skills

·          flexibility and initiative 

·         comfort with data and attention to detail and accuracy

·         growth mindset and belief in every student’s ability to grow their skills

·         good judgment and ability to maintain clear professional boundaries

·         a sense of humor and enthusiasm for an innovative and forward-thinking learning environment

Education and/or Experience    

A minimum of 4 years of experience as a learning specialist or in a related field. A Master’s degree, Board Certified Educational Therapist (BCET), and/or Education Therapist/Professional (ET/P) is preferred.

Beyond competitive pay, employees enjoy working in a highly collegial, student-focused, and joyful learning community.  We seek employees who will contribute to an equitable and just learning environment.  Integral to our mission, Archer has remained passionately committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive community where all students can thrive personally and academically.

Salary range: $2,400 - $3,550 per semi-monthly pay period (depending on qualifications and experience)

 To apply, please click on the link below:

 http://www.archer.org/careers 

No phone calls, please. More information on Archer can be found at www.archer.org.  The Archer School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer.