Learning Specialist for Upper Grades 5th-8th
644 Gates Avenue
Learning Specialist for Upper Grades 5th-8th
Full Time • 644 Gates Avenue
The Co-op School was founded in 2003 by a group of parents who saw the need for a high-quality and affordable preschool option in the Clinton Hill and Fort Greene neighborhoods. Since then, the Co-op School has matured from a small, parent-run playgroup to a fully staffed and licensed non-profit school.
After residing in two prior homes in Clinton Hill, The Co-op School moved into 87 Irving Place in the fall of 2009. In 2011, The Co-op School launched the first kindergarten class of its elementary program at 40 Brevoort Place. In 2019, we opened our doors at 644 Gates Avenue in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood—in a 3,500-square-foot building with a double-height gym, a rooftop library, and two playgrounds—housing our preschool, lower school, and middle school students under one roof.
OUR MISSION
The mission of The Co-op School is to inspire passion and teach children to become protagonists in their own educational journey by fostering their innate sense of curiosity and creativity. The Co-op School facilitates joyful learning through a unique and rigorous constructivist approach that listens to and honors the individual interests and strengths of each child. The Co-op School doesn’t just belong to the students and educators but extends to the family community as a whole. It belongs to those who participate in it and is a more resilient and creative place because of it.
Job Summary
We are looking for a full-time Learning Specialist to join our Learning Support team. In this role, the Learning Specialist will provide personalized support and intervention to middle school students with diverse learning needs, focusing on academic achievement and social-emotional development. Collaboration with students, teachers, related service providers, and families will be key to this position. Additionally, the Learning Specialist will be responsible for conducting assessments and writing reports.
Responsibilities include:
- Support learners through small group interventions and push-in/pull-out formats to address academic and executive functioning needs.
- Chair and attend Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings to review student progress, accommodations, and support plans.
- Work closely with the Director of Learning Supports to align intervention strategies with school-wide initiatives.
- Attend weekly student support meetings and collaborate regularly with teachers to ensure effective differentiation and student growth.
- Partner with teachers and families to ensure students meet or exceed instructional goals and expectations.
- Observe, assess, and maintain records of student performance, using data to drive instruction and intervention plans.
- Communicate regularly with parents to discuss progress, challenges, and strategies for continued growth.
- Integrate The Co-op School’s Values into classroom culture, instructional practices, and student interactions.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom culture using the Responsive Classroom approach.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and records.
- Build and sustain strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues to create a supportive learning environment
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with upper elementary and middle school students with learning differences.
- A master's degree in special education or learning disabilities is preferred but not required.
- A strong commitment to collaboration and a passion for inspiring students to develop a love for learning.
- A deep understanding of learning differences and how to support students with diverse needs.
- A commitment to social justice and implementing an anti-bias curriculum.
- A reflective practitioner who is dedicated to continuous professional growth and sharing expertise with colleagues.
- Experience coordinating with the DOE (Department of Education).
- Training with Wilson, Orton-Gillingham, or Writing Revolution is preferred, but not required.
Additional Skills:
- Ability to design and implement individualized and group interventions based on student needs.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle diverse student cases and schedules.
- Willingness to engage in professional development and collaborate with colleagues to improve practice.
Annual Salary: The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $70,939; The position on the scale will be based on years of teaching experience and education.
Level: Union Full-Time Position
Start Date: August 2026, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
This Position reports directly to the Director of Student Services
TO APPLY:
● Send your resume to the Director of Human Resources, Evelyn@thecoopschool.org
The Co-op School COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:
We appreciate your interest in employment at The Co-op School. We would like to note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated. Proof of vaccination is required.
The Co-op School is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, citizenship, national origin or ancestry, religion or religious practices, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. Our policy extends to all employment practices including but no
Compensation: $55,000.00 - $70,939.00 per year
History
The Co-op School was founded in 2003 by a group of parents who saw the need for a high-quality and affordable preschool option in the Clinton Hill and Fort Greene neighborhoods. Since then, the Co-op School has matured from a small, parent-run playgroup to a fully staffed and licensed non-profit school.
After residing in two prior homes in Clinton Hill, The Co-op School moved into 87 Irving Place in the fall of 2009. In 2011, The Co-op School launched the first kindergarten class of its elementary program at 40 Brevoort Place. In 2019, we opened our doors at 644 Gates Avenue in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood—in a 3,500-square-foot building with a double-height gym, a rooftop library, and two playgrounds—housing our preschool, lower school, and middle school students under one roof.
Mission and Core Values
The mission of The Co-op School is to inspire passion and teach children to become protagonists in their own educational journey by fostering their innate sense of curiosity and creativity. The Co-op School facilitates joyful learning through a unique and rigorous constructivist approach that listens to and honors the individual interests and strengths of each child. The Co-op School doesn’t just belong to the students and educators, but extends to the family community as a whole. It belongs to those who participate in it, and is a more resilient and creative place because of it.
We, The Co-op School, believe in the following Core Values:
Compassion
We value and nurture the strength of character it takes to work together as a team, to be an individual, to respect differences of opinions, and have the ability to empathize with others.
Uniqueness
We value and nurture the confidence that leads to risk taking, problem solving, and taking pride in one’s own point of view.
Innovation
We value and nurture curiosity, imagination, creativity, experimentation and perseverance when faced with challenges.
Community Action
We value and nurture an overall awareness, respect and care for our surroundings, community and environment.
Anti-Racism
We value and nurture the courage and heart it requires to be anti-racist in our speech and actions, and exemplify this through the conversations we have and the work we do in and out of our classrooms.
Joy
We value and nurture the simple joy of playing, learning, and friendship-making.
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