LEARNING SPECIALIST LIAISON BU Academy
Boston University, Boston, MA, United States
LEARNING SPECIALIST & LIAISON, BU Academy
Boston University Academy is seeking a Learning Specialist serving students in grades 9-12. The position begins in August 2026 and is a 80% time, 10-month role. The Learning Specialist will work as part of a four-person Student Support Team.
Responsibilities
Meeting one‑on‑one to support students with executive functioning and a variety of learning styles.
Reviewing and processing psycho‑educational testing and creating student learning profiles.
Making recommendations to families about additional support (e.g. testing, tutoring, or outside professional support.)
Maintaining the list of students with school‑approved accommodations and sharing with faculty on a need‑to‑know basis.
Partnering with BU's Disability & Access Services office on accommodations for BUA students in BU classes.
Submitting and supporting applications to the College Board and other testing organizations for testing accommodations.
Working closely with teachers to determine student needs and offer advice about ways teachers can best support the students.
Leading professional development for faculty around learning disabilities and learning strategies.
Qualifications
A master's degree in special education, educational psychology, or a related field and at least three years of experience in a similar role are preferred. Candidates should enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment, be flexible and creative, fully engage in the life of the school, and be committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable community.
Benefits
Boston University's generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off. Full‑time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for graduate work at Boston University, and remission extends to dependents as well.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Boston University Academy is seeking a Learning Specialist serving students in grades 9-12. The position begins in August 2026 and is a 80% time, 10-month role. The Learning Specialist will work as part of a four-person Student Support Team.
Responsibilities
Meeting one‑on‑one to support students with executive functioning and a variety of learning styles.
Reviewing and processing psycho‑educational testing and creating student learning profiles.
Making recommendations to families about additional support (e.g. testing, tutoring, or outside professional support.)
Maintaining the list of students with school‑approved accommodations and sharing with faculty on a need‑to‑know basis.
Partnering with BU's Disability & Access Services office on accommodations for BUA students in BU classes.
Submitting and supporting applications to the College Board and other testing organizations for testing accommodations.
Working closely with teachers to determine student needs and offer advice about ways teachers can best support the students.
Leading professional development for faculty around learning disabilities and learning strategies.
Qualifications
A master's degree in special education, educational psychology, or a related field and at least three years of experience in a similar role are preferred. Candidates should enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment, be flexible and creative, fully engage in the life of the school, and be committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable community.
Benefits
Boston University's generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off. Full‑time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for graduate work at Boston University, and remission extends to dependents as well.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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