Learning Support Specialist (Grades 5-8)

The Learning Support Specialist position is designed to advance the academic growth and overall development of students at Charlotte Preparatory School by providing responsive, research-informed support for diverse learning needs.

This role requires expertise in ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and learning differences in reading and mathematics.

The successful candidate demonstrates a deep understanding of child development and approaches each student with sensitivity to their unique learning profile.

This is a full-time, 10-month position that will begin effective August 2026.

The employee will maintain a healthy learning environment that supports the Charlotte Preparatory School mission statement and upholds the four pillars of leadership: Respect, Integrity, Perseverance, and Courage.

Charlotte Preparatory School is committed to sustaining a professional, inclusive, and collaborative environment where diversity in thought and culture is welcomed.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with lead teachers, division head, and school psychologist/coordinator of Student Support Services to identify students in need of support or enrichment.
• Assess and analyze student learning needs through formative assessments and review of educational testing reports to inform targeted instruction and differentiation.
• Deliver differentiated instruction through small-group push-in and pull-out support models.
• Provide remediation, extension, and enrichment activities utilizing core curriculum materials and supplemental resources as appropriate.
• Manage the Student Referral process, which includes identifying targeted areas of need, setting measurable goals, implementing and monitoring interventions, and communicating progress with student support team members.

• Expertise in ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and learning differences in reading and mathematics.
• Deep understanding of child development.
• Ability to maintain a healthy learning environment that supports the Charlotte Preparatory School mission statement.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.