About this position
Campus: Upper School
Position: Learning Specialist
Employment Type: Full-Time (10 months)
Pay Type: Salary
Palm Beach Day Academy, established in 1921, is an independent coeducational school, serving almost 600 students from age 2 yrs. through 8th Grade on two campuses. The Lower School, in West Palm Beach, serves ages 2 yrs. through 3rd Grade. The Upper School, located on the island of Palm Beach, serves 4th through 8th grades. The Upper School is currently seeking a Learning Specialist for the 2026-27 school year. Applicants should enjoy working in a collaborative, student-centered environment and be skilled in providing learning support for students in Grades 4-8 through the direct instruction of learning strategies and study skills in individual and small group settings.
In addition, a successful candidate will:
· Oversee the creation of individual learning plans
· Facilitate classroom and testing accommodations
· Serve as a resource for the faculty
· Be familiar with educational-psychological/ neuropsychological testing results analysis and the creation of individual learning plans for students.
· Possess strong classroom management skills to create and maintain a positive, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
· Participate in additional duties during the academic day ranging from advising students to actively participating in faculty meetings and professional development.
· Possess strong organization skills
· Possess attention to detail
· Possess excellent written and verbal skills
· Possess the ability to collaborate professionally with colleagues and parents
Requirements:Job Requirements:
· Bachelor's degree in special education or a related field
· Master's Degree Preferred
· Special training such as Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner
or Orton-Gillingham Instructor (Classroom Educator or Certified Level) is a plus
· minimum of 3 years’ experience as a learning specialist or related field
The foundation of PBDA’s program is the education of our students in an academically challenging and compassion-rich environment that guides each child toward personal-excellence of mind, body, and character. At all levels, our students will be, as our mission states, challenged to excel, empowered to act, and prepared to lead.