Details
Posted: 19-Jun-25
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $75,000 to $105,000
Categories:
Special Needs
Required Education:
Masters
Job Title: Upper School Learning Specialist
Department: Upper School Faculty
FLSA Status: Exempt
The Hewitt School – New York, NY
ABOUT HEWITT
Established in 1920 and located in New York City, The Hewitt School is an independent K-12 girls’ school whose mission is to inspire girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge an equitable, sustainable, and joyous future. Hewitt empowers and expects our community members to embrace multiple points of view, to engage others with empathy and integrity, and to champion equity and justice in all areas of our lives. As a community, Hewitt is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Hewitt School is seeking a full time upper school learning specialist for the 2025-2026 school year.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage all student evaluations and create and implement student education learning plans (which include learning accommodations)
- Develop and implement effective and engaging individual and small group instruction to support a wide range of learning challenges
- Use your knowledge of adolescent development to connect with students and build positive relationships with students and their families
- Coach and serve as a resource for upper school teachers in the implementation of effective teaching practices supported by research on girls’ education
- Teach semester-long ninth grade seminar focused on executive functioning, time management, active reading and notetaking, communication, and self-advocacy
- Serve as a member of the upper school student support team
- Maintain confidentiality and communicate with discretion
- Manage and organize multiple projects simultaneously with excellent attention to detail
- Train as Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) coordinator with the expectation of taking on this role in the 2026-2027 school year
- Apply for, advocate for, and coordinate student accommodations and testing through College Board and ACT
- Communicate effectively and proactively with students, colleagues, and families
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice
- Master’s degree in education with a specialization in special education or literacy
- Experience with upper school social-emotional learning and a deep appreciation for student-centered, inquiry-based, and culturally responsive teaching practices
- Experience working with upper school students
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED
- Knowledge of and experience working in an independent school
- Experience in special education mathematics
- Inquiry-based pedagogy
- Culturally responsive approach to teaching
- Fluency in multiple student-centered instructional approaches
- Experience working with College Board and ACT
- Proficient with Mac platforms; comfortable with technology or demonstrated ability to learn quickly
- Commitment to student life
- Proven dedication to professional growth and purpose-driven practice
- Professional practice and ability to model contemplation as part of intellectual exploration
SALARY RANGE
Starting Salary Range: $75,000 to $105,000 (salary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and expertise)
TO APPLY: Please submit a resumé, cover letter, and examples of previous relevant work via our applicant tracking portal. Cover letters should reflect a careful reading of The Hewitt School’s website, including the School’s academic philosophy. No phone calls, please. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled; applicants should apply as soon as possible for consideration.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Hewitt School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the School not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice
- Master’s degree in education with a specialization in special education or literacy
- Experience with upper school social-emotional learning and a deep appreciation for student-centered, inquiry-based, and culturally responsive teaching practices
- Experience working with upper school students
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED
- Knowledge of and experience working in an independent school
- Experience in special education mathematics
- Inquiry-based pedagogy
- Culturally responsive approach to teaching
- Fluency in multiple student-centered instructional approaches
- Experience working with College Board and ACT
- Proficient with Mac platforms; comfortable with technology or demonstrated ability to learn quickly
- Commitment to student life
- Proven dedication to professional growth and purpose-driven practice
- Professional practice and ability to model contemplation as part of intellectual exploration
About The Hewitt School
The Hewitt School is an independent college preparatory school for girls in kindergarten through grade twelve with 525 students. The Hewitt School inspires girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge and equitable, sustainable, and joyous future. The school values each girl’s individual talents and encourages respect for the diverse interests and backgrounds of others. Hewitt’s small size and supportive environment enable each student to reach her full potential and to become a responsible and socially aware leader. In keeping with its motto “By Faith and Courage,” Hewitt seeks to instill in each girl lifelong faith in herself, personal integrity, and the courage to face challenges with confidence. Hewitt is an inclusive and diverse community of students, faculty, administration, board of trustees, and staff and continues to integrate diversity into the life of the school. Hewitt respects and values individuals whose differences include age, ethnicity, family structure, gender, learning styles, physical ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.
