Learning Specialist

Annunciation Orthodox School

Learning Specialist: 4th-8th Grade

Annunciation Orthodox School (AOS) seeks an experienced, knowledgeable, and caring Learning Specialist who is eager to support the school’s mission as we develop the “hearts and minds” of our students. The perfect candidate will be highly collaborative and exhibit strong interpersonal skills. The Learning Specialist supports students with learning differences in 4th - 8th grade and serves as a resource for students, parents, and faculty. The person in this position will collaborate with the school’s Director of Learning Support to further develop and manage the school’s learning support framework.

Annunciation Orthodox School, as part of its mission, celebrates the diverse characteristics and individual qualities of those that comprise our community. In alignment with our mission, we actively seek to hire candidates of all faiths, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

Reports to: Director of Learning Support              Status: Salaried/Exempt                Start Date: August 3, 2026

Work Schedule: 10-month employee, Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM; additional time as needed for after-school meetings and events, which typically includes staying until 5:00 PM on Tuesdays.

Responsibilities:

• Execute current learning support systems for students in Grades 4-8, and collaborate with the Director of Learning Support and department colleagues on strategic improvements to school-wide support approaches
• Provide targeted, scheduled in-class support (push-in model) for students in Grades 4-8, collaborating directly with classroom teachers to co-teach strategies and facilitate access to the curriculum within the general education setting
• Work closely with the Director of Learning Support to ensure curriculum alignment and smooth transitions between grade levels in grades 4-8 for students who receive extra support
• Work closely with counselors and actively participate on the Student Support Team for Grades 4-8
• Participate in grade-level team meetings to discuss, analyze, and monitor the progress of students who demonstrate a concerning pattern of performance
• Provide dedicated coaching, resources, and professional development to faculty teaching Grades 4-8 to enhance their inclusive instructional practices and ability to meet the needs of all learners
• Help the Director of Learning Support with testing accommodations for identified students in Grades 4-8 during standardized testing (e.g., ERBs)
• Help facilitate and organize make-up work and academic continuity for students in Grades 4-8 who experience extended absences due to illness or other approved reasons, coordinating communication between teachers and families
• Design, deliver, and monitor interventions focused on developing students' executive functioning skills (e.g., organization, planning, time management) both individually and in small groups
• Recommend and implement appropriate supports in the classroom
• Maintain and share a current list of external resources, including academic tutors, with families
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with special education focus; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience leading and facilitating a learning support or special education program
• Extensive knowledge of learning differences, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder
• Experience interpreting and applying the results of neuropsychological and psycho-educational assessments
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, reading and math skill development, and response to intervention

Please provide the following information to this email address: resume@aoshouston.org

• Cover letter tailored for this position
• Resume
• Contact information for at least three references