Elementary School (K-8) Learning Specialist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Elementary School (K-8) Learning Specialist

Falk Laboratory School, a coeducational K-8 school at the University of Pittsburgh, seeks a full-time educator to work with children who have a range of learning differences. This role begins January 2027. Candidates must have empathy for, and a genuine interest in, developing positive educational experiences for students with learning differences.

Among the professional duties of a Falk Learning Specialist are the following:

• Collaborate with staff members and families to create and implement intervention programs that maximize students’ access to the general education content
• Administer initial screening and diagnostic testing in both reading and mathematics to identify students who could benefit from remedial instruction
• Develop and teach motivating, engaging lessons that are grounded in best practices, and are appropriate to students’ ages, grade levels, and abilities
• Apply and support accommodations to support instruction
• Observe, evaluate, and prepare reports on students’ progress

A Master of Education Degree in the field of special education or a related field is required. Broad experience in a school setting is advantageous as the position involves partnering across disciplines and grade levels.

The minimum base salary is $50,000 (10-month contract); credit will be given for years of relevant experience. Falk Laboratory School, a department in the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh, offers excellent benefits. Materials should be uploaded electronically to: https://www.join.pitt.edu/.

Please submit:

1. Letter of application

2. A resume

3. An educational philosophy that includes a vision for an ideal experience for students with learning differences

4. Three letters of recommendation

5. Official transcripts

6. PA instructional certificate or equivalent, if applicable

Questions about the position can be sent to Dr. Joanna Newlin, jmn56@pitt.edu, Director of Student Services or Dr. Molly Hicks, Director of Administrative Operations, meh479@pitt.edu. Review of applications will begin mid-October 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Offer of employment is contingent on the candidate satisfactorily obtaining and passing the following prior to commencement of appointment: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check. Also, as required by Act 168 of 2014, candidate must satisfy the requirements stated on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form. Proof of negative TB test required upon hire.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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