Lower School Learning Specialist / Learning Resource Teacher

Job Details

Job Location: Latin Lower School - Chicago, IL 60610Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $64,622.00 - $114,976.00 Salary/yearJob Category: Education

Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces diversity of people, cultures and ideas. Latin inspires its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence.

Latin School of Chicago is seeking a full-time, innovative and collaborative Learning Specialist for prekindergarten through fourth grade starting Fall 2026 who is passionate about student learning and supporting students with learning differences. As a member of the Learning Resources team, the Learning Specialist will collaborate with co- learning specialists, the reading and math specialists, counselors, homeroom teachers, administrators, and parents to identify and meet the needs of students identified with learning differences and as at-risk.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and implement remediation for individual students and small groups, in push-in and pull-out environments
• Support students using specialized instruction in reading, written language, mathematics, and executive functioning
• Support teachers with implementing classroom accommodations and modifications for specific students and supporting the needs of all learners
• Actively participate in meetings with the Learning Resource team, counselors, teachers, and administrators in order to support students’ academic and social-emotional needs
• Support the data collection process for reading/ math screenings SK-Gr4.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to identify strategies and develop plans to address students’ growth and development
• Maintain records regarding students progress and school performance 
• Serve as a case manager and liaison among outside professionals, teachers, and families to coordinate instruction and related services for students
• Write personalized narratives twice yearly that effectively communicate their students’ progress
• Read, summarize, communicate data from diagnostic evaluations, as well as identify and describe cognitive and academic areas needing support
• Continue ongoing professional development, collaboration with colleagues, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in elementary education, special education, or related field with special education/ LBS1 certification
• Master's degree in learning disabilities, speech and language, special education, or related field preferred
• 3-5 years teaching experience required
• Training and experience with multi-sensory, structured literacy and math programs required

Required skills:

• Understanding of typical and atypical child development, including the underlying neurological and cognitive processes, such as memory, language development, and visual-spatial processing 
• Understanding of growth mindset concepts and executive functioning skills
• Deep and broad knowledge and experience with literacy and mathematics content, instructional practices, and evidence-based intervention programs 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as proven ability to take initiative and work with a diversity of colleagues as a member of a team
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with Google Workspace and programs/ apps supporting literacy and math development 
• Knowledge of data collection tools (e.g., FastBridge) to support intervention practices and of diagnostic evaluations in order to utilize testing results and recommendations

Candidates should complete the application and submit a resume, cover letter, and statement of educational philosophy. 

Latin School embraces diversity of people, cultures, and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer.