Learning Specialist (PS-5) - Long-Term Sub

Columbus School for Girls Learning Specialist (PS-5) (Long-Term Sub)Effective December 2024 - June 2025

Columbus School for Girls (CSG) is an independent day school in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 1898, serving diverse students in grades preschool through grade 12. CSG empowers girls to discover their distinct potential as learners and leaders. As a leader in the education of girls and young women, it is a vibrant community of more than 500 students, 135 faculty and staff, and over 3,000 active alumnae worldwide. CSG’s 8-acre academic campus in the beautiful Bexley neighborhood is a ten-minute drive from downtown Columbus, a city bustling with artistic, civic, and shopping experiences. Having just completed a strategic plan to guide the School’s direction over the next several years, CSG offers an exceptional, student-centered academic experience with strong offerings in the arts, an impressive athletic program, and a health and wellness curriculum that is unique in Central Ohio. This combination of academics and skills ensures that our students will be well-prepared for life beyond CSG.

Columbus School for Girls seeks to hire an energetic Learning Specialist (grades PS-5) to cover a maternity leave beginning December 2024 to June 2025. The Learning Specialist is a member of the school's Support Services Department, serving students in preschool through grade five, and reports to the Director of Lower School. The role of the Learning Specialist is to support individual student academic needs, collaborate with faculty in implementing research-based effective practices to meet student needs within the classroom and to coordinate and oversee all standardized testing at the divisional level.

Major Functions and Responsibilities:

Supports Individual Students by:

Provide literacy support to individuals and small groups in Grades 1-3

Provide general academic support in Grades 4 and 5

Effectively provide academic/learning support to promote student confidence, self-advocacy, personal responsibility, and academic growth

Check in regularly with teachers to monitor how effectively accommodations are being implemented and to provide suggestions

Communicate with families, as needed

Supports Division Director by:

Coordinate spring standardized test administration for 3rd-5th graders in the Lower School

Supports Faculty by:

Collaborate with classroom teachers to meet the needs of students identified with learning differences by providing clear, concrete, and reasonable suggestions for classroom practices

Meet weekly with the Program for Young Children teaching teams for support

Attends parent/teacher conferences in the February and May, as needed

Recess and lunch duty as assigned

Experience & Qualifications:

Elementary Education degree, along with a reading endorsement or Literacy Master’s degree

Special Ed or Intervention Specialist background (preferred)

Be able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing

Command a thorough knowledge of learning styles and disabilities

Command a thorough knowledge of specific teaching and learning strategies to address a range of academic difficulties

Be current in specific knowledge and expertise in the areas of differentiated learning theories and practices

Be able to translate teaching and learning strategies for teachers into concrete suggestions for classroom practice

Be well-organized and able to prioritize

Be self-directed, taking initiative in fulfilling the responsibilities of the role

Recognizes that there are limitations to the level of support that Columbus School for Girls can provide

Characteristics, Qualities, Values & Competencies:

An understanding of the value of an all-girls education and the eagerness to learn about the best ways to help young women of promise to reach their full potential as learners and leaders.

Excellent communication skills, a genuine appreciation for and an understanding of the development of young children, a sense of humor, and the ability to work well within a diverse, collaborative environment.

Commitment to Diversity: Columbus School for Girls strives to cultivate a culture of belonging through its curriculum, pedagogy, school programs, extracurricular activities, and overall student experience. We value the diversity of our student population with 37% of students self-identifying as people of color. CSG students come from all 5 major religions, 51 zip codes, and a range of family structures and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interested candidates should apply on the Career page of our website at: and submit a resume, cover letter outlining their interest in and qualifications for this position and three writing samples that reflect your voice, style and understanding of this role.

Columbus School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.