Learning Support Teacher

Devon Preparatory School, a Catholic college preparatory school for young men in grades six through twelve, is seeking a full-time Learning Support Specialist to join our faculty for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.

Devon’s approach to education is based on the traditions of the Piarist fathers who are dedicated to youth education. It is the goal of Devon Prep to inspire in our students a commitment to values that will enable them to become responsible leaders. Focusing on each student’s potential, we believe that the school and the family must work together to foster a love of learning which will propel the student into a lifelong quest for excellence for the glory of God and the service of neighbor.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual curricular support and executive function skills development to students with learning challenges due to learning disabilities, attention issues, social/emotional concerns, or weak organization and study skills.
• Work in one-on-one and small-group settings with students to assist them in developing learning skills and strategies that allow them to succeed in a challenging academic program.
• Collaborate to help implement and ensure reasonable accommodations are utilized.
• Interpret psychological-educational testing to identify academic needs and implement accommodations to enhance academic success.
• Have an excellent background in teaching writing and a passion for literature to be able to teach Middle School-Level Language Arts.
• Assist with the application process for standardized test accommodations for college entrance exams for both ACT and College Board.
• Communicate regularly with administrators, school counselors, and parents with regard to student progress and testing accommodations.

In addition, a candidate should process the following professional qualifications and personal qualities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or a related degree is required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience
• Training in specialized programs such as reading specialists or language-based learning strategies
• A dedicated commitment to professional development
• A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy
• Positive attitude, flexible approach
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person