2026-2027 Learning Specialist
Kimball Union Academy (KUA) seeks a Learning Specialist to provide comprehensive learning services to students with mild to moderate learning disabilities in a 1:1 setting. The successful candidate will have knowledge of the academic, emotional, and brain-based components of learning in adolescence with the ability to utilize assistive technologies and interventions to support student growth. We seek a specialist to join our community as a full-time faculty member who will actively support and fulfill KUA’s mission to create a deep sense of belonging for every member of our community.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- TUTOR 10-12 students two to three times per week both during the class-day and afternoon activities.
- Work with students on reading and writing support, math skills, and executive functioning.
- Communicate regularly with parents, teachers, and advisors by phone, in-person, and through written progress reports.
- Pursue growth in understanding and implementation of current practices in mind brain education (MBE).
- Work in collaboration with a community that embraces diversity, provides equity, and ensures inclusion and belonging for all.
- Serve as a dorm parent in our residential program and work within a team to supervise and facilitate weekend activities six times per year.
- Advise a small cohort of students.
- Contribute knowledge, expertise, and passion to the on-going collaborative effort to innovate and improve KUA’s curriculum and participate in committee work as requested by school leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced work in special education or reading Instruction.
- Three years of experience as a learning specialist at the high school level.
- Outstanding relationship skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Current with evidence and brain-based pedagogical practices.
- Collaborative approach, willing to work closely with colleagues both in and outside of the department.
- Facility with Mac OS, Microsoft365, Google apps, and other education-enhancing technology.
- Flexible, resilient, and creative working within a fast-paced environment.
- Personal dedication to investing in the lives of young people.
- Strong analytical skills and an ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Sincere commitment to learn and embrace KUA’s school culture.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should Apply Online or submit a letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to hr@kua.org.
