Inly School is an independent PreK–8 Montessori-plus School located in Scituate, MA, 25 miles south of Boston. It has a student population of approximately 340 students, 76 employees, and serves 20 towns on the South Shore.
At Inly School our dynamic Montessori+ practices inspire our inclusive community of learners to explore and shape ourselves and the world with joyful curiosity, courage and compassion. Our commitment to anti-racist and anti-bias teaching practices are the privilege and responsibility of every member of the Inly Community. Inly School actively seeks faculty, families and leadership who embrace and practice skills that reflect our Montessori core values of collaboration, respect, compassion and empathy.
Inly School seeks an experienced Lower School Learning Specialist for a leave coverage beginning in August, 2025. The learning specialist works with students in Children’s House and Lower Elementary to support teacher practice and provide direct interventions to students in alignment with established Montessori curriculum and practices.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Excellent organizational skills; ability to establish and manage multiple priorities; ability to work under pressure
- Excellent ability to observe, track and deliver curriculum to students with varied academic skills, developmental levels and learning modalities while developing and maintaining a well-ordered learning support environment
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to create and deliver curriculum collaboratively with other educators and professionals
- A proven understanding of and sensitivity to the developmental attributes of students in Children’s House through Lower Elementary
- Sensitivity to learning differences and an ability to differentiate instruction
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Work closely with faculty and students to support literacy implementation Children’s House through Lower Elementary
- Provide direct intervention to students with a variety of learning needs in Children’s House through Lower Elementary
- Work with small groups of students outside of the learning environment on an as needed basis
- Follow a schedule of academic benchmarking and work with the Learning Services team to track each child’s individual progress and support teachers in using those observations to plan and implement future interventions that are developmentally and academically appropriate for each student
- Collaborate with the Learning Services team to review neuropsychological testing, conduct classroom observations, review student work, create appropriate internal student accommodation plans and lead or participate in teacher and/or parent team meetings to review plan development or implementation
- Collaborate with the Learning Services team to create a system for weekly Learning Services meetings with teachers that supports work with students and leads to improved learner outcomes
- Observe in environments throughout the school, engage in professional growth opportunities, and invest in pedagogical conversations with colleagues to invest in and learn about the total Inly community
- Access all resources of the school, including colleagues and the Head of School to ensure that each student receives the support they need
- Actively engage in level meetings
- Administer screeners to applicants and conduct new student interviews when asked by the Director of Learning Services
- Manage the flow of, and ensure that all forms submitted to the Learning Services Team are completed following the set process and timeline
- Provide input on students to teachers during progress report preparation throughout the year following the set guidelines, timelines, and in accordance with Inly standards of excellence
- Prepare for parent conferences, meetings, and communication throughout the school year, in accordance with the Inly philosophy
- Maintain respectful communications with all students, parents and colleagues
Strong Candidates will have:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master’s Degree in Special Education or Literacy
- Wilson Fundations Training
- Minimum three years teaching experience, ideally in inclusive educational settings
- Desire to collaborate and contribute to a progressive school environment
- An understanding of Montessori philosophy and pedagogy, as well as an interest in current educational research and innovative practices
- A demonstrated ability to embrace multicultural perspectives with experience building an inclusive environment and a commitment to anti-bias teaching practices
Working Expectations:
Your role is essential in nurturing and developing young minds. Our expectations for this dynamic position include:
- Stationary and Active Balance: This role requires a balance between remaining stationary and actively engaging within the school environment. Your presence and participation are vital in both settings.
- Mobility and Resource Utilization: Our campus is a sprawling campus 13 acres with multiple buildings. The ability to move about the school is necessary for accessing and utilizing various resources, which are integral to our operation.
- Clear and Effective Communication: As a pivotal member of our team, your ability to communicate information and ideas clearly is essential. This ensures a robust and understanding network among staff, students, and parents.
- Physical Involvement: The role regularly involves lifting items, including children, weighing up to 30 pounds. This aspect of the job is crucial for supporting the physical care and educational activities of our students.
- Outdoor Activities Engagement: Our curriculum incorporates daily outdoor activities, requiring you to work in various weather conditions. This aspect of the role is instrumental in promoting outdoor learning and appreciation among our students.
- Inclusivity and Support: We are dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
- Adaptability and Role Evolution: As our school grows and evolves, so may your role. Our supervisors are always looking to enhance our team’s skills and may revise or add duties to reflect these changes. Flexibility and a willingness to adapt are appreciated as we all strive towards our common goal of exceptional education and care.
Benefits:
We offer Competitive Pay and Benefits. Benefits offerings include Medical with HSA plan, Dental plan, Retirement 403(b), Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Flexible spending accounts, Vision care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Legal Shield and Aflac.
A Note to Potential Candidates:
Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary folks and BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.
To apply for this position, please email your resumé and cover letter to: employment@inlyschool.org.