Director of Special Education
National Association of Independent Schools, Chestertown, MD, United States
Director of Special Education
Radcliffe Creek School | Chestertown, Maryland
A Rare Opportunity to Join the Radcliffe Faculty Radcliffe Creek School invites passionate, mission-driven educators to apply for a rare opportunity to join our exceptional faculty in beautiful Chestertown, Maryland. Located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Radcliffe is the only school in the region dedicated exclusively to serving bright students with neurodiverse learning profiles, including language-based learning differences such as dyslexia, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges.
At Radcliffe, we do things differently. Our work is deeply personalized, relational, and rooted in the belief that every child is capable of success when taught in the way they learn best. Through multisensory instruction, small class sizes, and a strengths-based approach, we create a dynamic environment where students build skills, confidence, and a true sense of belonging. This is more than a teaching role—it is an opportunity to be part of a collaborative, innovative community doing transformative work for students and families.
Position Overview Radcliffe Creek School, a K–8 school serving bright students with language-based learning differences, is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Special Education Learning Specialist. This role is central to ensuring that each student receives a personalized, strengths-based, diagnostic-prescriptive educational experience aligned with our mission to provide a dynamic learning environment for students who benefit from individualized, multisensory instruction.
The Learning Specialist works closely with faculty, families, and outside professionals to support student learning, integrate related services, facilitate communication around public school placements and IEP development, monitor student progress, coach teachers, and strengthen key school programs, including admissions and student transition.
This role also offers the exciting opportunity and responsibility to help design and refine the systems that support our work, including progress monitoring and data collection, the development of individualized learning plans, alignment with IEP goals, and the creation of clear, cohesive structures that ensure consistency, accountability, and strong student outcomes.
Primary Responsibilities Student Support & Programming
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized learning plans for students
Assess student strengths and areas of need to inform instructional strategies
Collaborate with teachers to embed accommodations and executive functioning supports within the classroom
Partner with related service providers (OT, SLP, counseling) to support the whole child
Support the development and implementation of behavior and learning plans
Oversee progress monitoring systems, data collection, and NWEA MAP testing to inform instructional decisions
Literacy Instruction
Provide targeted literacy instruction using an Orton-Gillingham approach
Support faculty in implementing evidence-based, multisensory literacy and math practices
Use data to guide instruction and monitor student progress
Teacher Coaching & Professional Support
Serve as a thought partner to teachers in supporting diverse learners
Model instructional strategies and support differentiated, multisensory teaching
Lead or support professional development related to learning differences and executive functioning
Assessment & Admissions
Conduct and interpret educational assessments for current and prospective students
Collaborate with the admissions team to evaluate student fit and readiness
Screen prospective students to determine academic needs
Communicate assessment findings clearly to families and staff
Transition Program Development
Support the design and growth of a comprehensive transition program for 8th-grade students
Collaborate with families, schools, and outside professionals to support successful transitions
Provide documentation and guidance to inform placement decisions
Collaboration & Communication
Partner with families as a trusted resource in understanding their child’s learning profile
Interpret outside evaluations and share key insights with instructional teams
Participate in student support meetings, admissions discussions, and transition planning
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field
Experience working with students with language-based learning differences (e.g., dyslexia, ADHD, executive functioning challenges)
Training and experience in educational assessment preferred
Knowledge of multisensory instructional approaches (Orton-Gillingham experience preferred)
Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to build trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues
Core Competencies
Student-centered, strengths-based mindset
Ability to translate data into actionable instructional strategies
Skilled in coaching and supporting adult learners
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity
Commitment to ongoing professional growth
Compensation & Benefits
Health insurance and Health Savings Account (HSA) benefits offered
Supportive, collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth
How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and a statement of teaching philosophy to:
Dr. Jennifer Durham, Head of School jdurham@radcliffecreekschool.org
We would love to learn more about you—your experience, your thinking, and what draws you to this work. If you are passionate about supporting students who learn differently and want to be part of a deeply collaborative, mission-driven community, we encourage you to apply.
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Radcliffe Creek School | Chestertown, Maryland
A Rare Opportunity to Join the Radcliffe Faculty Radcliffe Creek School invites passionate, mission-driven educators to apply for a rare opportunity to join our exceptional faculty in beautiful Chestertown, Maryland. Located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Radcliffe is the only school in the region dedicated exclusively to serving bright students with neurodiverse learning profiles, including language-based learning differences such as dyslexia, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges.
At Radcliffe, we do things differently. Our work is deeply personalized, relational, and rooted in the belief that every child is capable of success when taught in the way they learn best. Through multisensory instruction, small class sizes, and a strengths-based approach, we create a dynamic environment where students build skills, confidence, and a true sense of belonging. This is more than a teaching role—it is an opportunity to be part of a collaborative, innovative community doing transformative work for students and families.
Position Overview Radcliffe Creek School, a K–8 school serving bright students with language-based learning differences, is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Special Education Learning Specialist. This role is central to ensuring that each student receives a personalized, strengths-based, diagnostic-prescriptive educational experience aligned with our mission to provide a dynamic learning environment for students who benefit from individualized, multisensory instruction.
The Learning Specialist works closely with faculty, families, and outside professionals to support student learning, integrate related services, facilitate communication around public school placements and IEP development, monitor student progress, coach teachers, and strengthen key school programs, including admissions and student transition.
This role also offers the exciting opportunity and responsibility to help design and refine the systems that support our work, including progress monitoring and data collection, the development of individualized learning plans, alignment with IEP goals, and the creation of clear, cohesive structures that ensure consistency, accountability, and strong student outcomes.
Primary Responsibilities Student Support & Programming
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized learning plans for students
Assess student strengths and areas of need to inform instructional strategies
Collaborate with teachers to embed accommodations and executive functioning supports within the classroom
Partner with related service providers (OT, SLP, counseling) to support the whole child
Support the development and implementation of behavior and learning plans
Oversee progress monitoring systems, data collection, and NWEA MAP testing to inform instructional decisions
Literacy Instruction
Provide targeted literacy instruction using an Orton-Gillingham approach
Support faculty in implementing evidence-based, multisensory literacy and math practices
Use data to guide instruction and monitor student progress
Teacher Coaching & Professional Support
Serve as a thought partner to teachers in supporting diverse learners
Model instructional strategies and support differentiated, multisensory teaching
Lead or support professional development related to learning differences and executive functioning
Assessment & Admissions
Conduct and interpret educational assessments for current and prospective students
Collaborate with the admissions team to evaluate student fit and readiness
Screen prospective students to determine academic needs
Communicate assessment findings clearly to families and staff
Transition Program Development
Support the design and growth of a comprehensive transition program for 8th-grade students
Collaborate with families, schools, and outside professionals to support successful transitions
Provide documentation and guidance to inform placement decisions
Collaboration & Communication
Partner with families as a trusted resource in understanding their child’s learning profile
Interpret outside evaluations and share key insights with instructional teams
Participate in student support meetings, admissions discussions, and transition planning
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field
Experience working with students with language-based learning differences (e.g., dyslexia, ADHD, executive functioning challenges)
Training and experience in educational assessment preferred
Knowledge of multisensory instructional approaches (Orton-Gillingham experience preferred)
Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to build trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues
Core Competencies
Student-centered, strengths-based mindset
Ability to translate data into actionable instructional strategies
Skilled in coaching and supporting adult learners
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity
Commitment to ongoing professional growth
Compensation & Benefits
Health insurance and Health Savings Account (HSA) benefits offered
Supportive, collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth
How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and a statement of teaching philosophy to:
Dr. Jennifer Durham, Head of School jdurham@radcliffecreekschool.org
We would love to learn more about you—your experience, your thinking, and what draws you to this work. If you are passionate about supporting students who learn differently and want to be part of a deeply collaborative, mission-driven community, we encourage you to apply.
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