Learning Specialist for Middle Level

Founded in 1873, Notre Dame Preparatory School (NDP) is a Catholic, independent, college-preparatory school for girls in grades 6–12 located on a beautiful 65-acre campus in Towson, Maryland. Inspired by the School Sisters of Notre Dame and rooted in the charism of unity, NDP is committed to educating young women to transform the world, a mission the community has been committed to for more than 150 years and accepts with enthusiasm, conviction, and faith.

Position Overview

The Middle School Learning Specialist partners with students, teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure that students with diverse learning profiles receive the academic support, accommodations, and strategies necessary to thrive. The Learning Specialist fosters student self-advocacy, executive functioning skills, and confidence while promoting an inclusive learning environment aligned with the school's mission.

The Learning Specialist serves as a collaborative resource to faculty by providing consultation on differentiated instruction, and evidence-based interventions that support all learners. This full-time, fully on-site, 10-month position runs August 16 to June 15 annually, to include new employee orientation August 17 - 19, 2026.  Actual reporting dates assigned per school calendar.  

Job Responsibilities: 

The Middle Level Resource Specialist's areas of responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the ability to: 

• Provide individualized and small-group academic support and instruction for students with identified learning needs; providing academic support individually or in classroom settings.  
• As a member of the Middle Level Faculty, teach a 6th grade English class.

• Teach executive functioning skills, including organization, time management, planning, study strategies, and self-monitoring.  

• Support students in developing self-advocacy skills appropriate for middle school.  

• Assist students in implementing classroom accommodations and learning strategies based on documented needs.  

• Consult with faculty regarding accommodations and classroom supports.  

• Participate in grade-level and Student Support Team meetings.  

• Provide professional development related to learning differences, executive functioning, and inclusive practices.  

• Meet with parents to discuss student progress and recommend strategies for home support.  

• Develop, maintain, and monitor Individual Learning Plans based on documentation.  

• Coordinate accommodations for classroom instruction and assessments, including standardized testing.  

• Maintain confidential student records in accordance with school policy.  

• Promote an inclusive culture that values neurodiversity and diverse learning styles.  

• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.  

Qualification and Expertise

• Bachelor's Degree in Education with Special Education endorsements.  Master's Degree preferred.
• Candidates with previous teaching experience and MSDE certification preferred.
• Certification in Orton-Gillinghan, PhonoGraphix, Wilson or other research-based reading intervention strategy required
• Minimum of three (3) years of related and relevant work experience through a combination of direct teaching students in a variety of classes and age groups as well as experience creating learning plans.
• Experience with Middle Level (Grades 6 – 8) preferred.  Additional related work experience preferred.
• Experience interpreting psychoeducational evaluations.  
• Ability to collaborate effectively as a member of the School Learning Resources department and the NDP Middle Level community in addition to students, teachers, parents, and school administration
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the dignity of every student.
• Commitment to the mission of Notre Dame Preparatory School, including academic excellence, spiritual growth, and the pursuit of social justice.

Compensation & Benefits

Notre Dame Preparatory School offers a competitive, market-aligned compensation package commensurate with the seniority, scope, and impact of this role. The anticipated salary range is $55,000 - $70,000 with flexibility for exceptional candidates along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement contributions, disability and life insurance, and generous paid time off.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply online through the NDP Employment site and submit:

• A résumé.
• A cover letter describing your philosophy of school counseling and how it aligns with the mission of Notre Dame Preparatory School.
• Contact information for three professional references.

All candidates must successfully complete a background check.

The school seeks applications from candidates who possess a commitment to Notre Dame Preparatory School’s mission of academic excellence, spiritual growth, and social justice.  

Notre Dame Preparatory School is dedicated to the ideals of transformative education. Inspired by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, the school’s founding order, NDP’s dedicated, creative, and extraordinary faculty present an outstanding educational experience, simultaneously rooted in the liberal arts and relevant to today’s society. Through hands-on projects, experiential learning, and foundational coursework, NDP students think critically, solve problems creatively, and communicate clearly. Outside of the classroom, co-curricular and extra-curricular experiences develop their confidence and leadership. The school’s spiritual and justice mission, rooted in the Gospel and inspired by the SSND charism of unity, anchors students as they seek to become loving, just, and wise young women ready to change the world for the better.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Consistent with all applicable laws, Notre Dame Preparatory School will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other bases prohibited by law, provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job. 

All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity, and only valid job qualifications will be required.