Middle School Learning Specialist (Leave Replacement)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Special Education, preferably with a concentration in Learning Disabilities
• Minimum of 3 years of full-time teaching experience
• Valid State Certification is helpful but not required, preferably in Special Education
• Understanding of learning styles and differentiated instruction.
• Skill at managing multi-faceted work within a supportive learning community
• Proven track record of high achievement in the classroom
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish rapport with parents
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience reading and interpreting psycho-educational evaluations to identify student needs

WORK HOURS: 

• School Year ‘25-26, 7:45 am - 3:45 pm 
• Weekly faculty and department meetings - until 4:30 pm
• Work Dates
  • 25-26 School Year:  March 9, 2026 - June 15, 2026
  • 26-27 School Year:  August 24, 2026 - October 23, 2026

COMPENSATION:

The salary range for this position is $71,000 - $118,500, based on completed degree programs and years of experience. We also offer a warm and supportive culture as well as exceptional benefits, including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans with a free medical coverage option for employee-only coverage
• Free vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, Parking & Transit
• 8% Annual Employer Contribution to retirement after one year of full-time service
• Basic Life Insurance
• Enhanced Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Long Term Disability Coverage
• Low-cost additional benefits, including voluntary life insurance, critical illness coverage, and pet insurance
• Additional Aflac policies
• Free breakfast & lunch when school is in session
• Discounted parking
• Generous holiday schedule, sick and personal time

CGPS MISSION STATEMENT:

CGPS nurtures each student’s unique passions and talents inside and outside the classroom, unifying and inspiring members of its community in a rigorous but relaxed learning environment, preparing them for the finest colleges, and instilling in them the confidence, ethical values and sense of purpose to embrace challenges, to achieve their dreams and to improve the world.

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment on the basis of race (including hairstyle), color, religion, creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage, age, pregnancy, marital/partnership status, immigration or citizenship status, status as a veteran or active military service member status, disability, genetic predisposition, status as a victim of domestic violence, prior arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law (collectively, the “Protected Characteristics”).