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Learning Support Specialist jobs are open across K-12 schools, higher education, nonprofit education organizations, and tutoring companies, from entry-level aide positions to senior specialist and program coordinator roles, with specializations in special education support, literacy intervention, and behavioral coaching. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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1.0 Special Education Teacher (Learning Support): Peirce Middle School
Ideal Start Date: 3/22/2027
About West Chester Area School District:
West Chester Area School District serves more than 12,000 students across 17 schools: 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The district covers a 75-square-mile area that includes West Chester Borough and surrounding townships in Chester and Delaware Counties. The district boasts strong academic outcomes, including a 95% graduation rate, placing it in the top 10–20?percent of Pennsylvania public school districts. To learn more about strategic initiatives WCASD is leading, please visit Our Initiatives - West Chester Area School District.
Summary:
The Special Education Teacher provides specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities in accordance with district curriculum, policies, procedures, and applicable federal and Pennsylvania special education requirements. The teacher develops and implements instructional plans and specially designed instruction aligned with each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP), monitors student progress, and adjusts instruction to address individual learning needs.
The Special Education Teacher also serves as the case manager for assigned students, coordinating the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of required special education documentation and services. The position requires collaboration with general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, families, and outside agencies to support student achievement and ensure the effective delivery of special education services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list is intended to be illustrative rather than complete and serves to identify the major duties and responsibilities of the position. It does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. The employee will be required to maintain consistent attendance and perform other position-related duties as requested by the supervisor.
- Provides specially designed instruction to students on the assigned caseload in accordance with their IEPs, district curriculum, and applicable special education requirements.
- Develops lesson plans, instructional materials, and learning activities that address students' individual needs, abilities, and IEP goals.
- Collaborates with general education teachers, Pupil Services staff, related service providers, and, when appropriate, outside agencies to coordinate students' educational programs and ensure appropriate instructional support and service delivery.
- Serves as the case manager for assigned students and coordinates the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of required special education documentation, including:
- Permission to Reevaluate (PTRE), as applicable.
- Invitations to Participate in IEP Team Meetings.
- Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Notices of Recommended Educational Placement (NOREPs).
- Progress reports and other required student documentation.
- Ensures required documentation is completed, distributed, and maintained in accordance with applicable timelines and procedures.
- Collects, analyzes, and documents student performance data to monitor progress toward IEP goals and inform instructional decisions.
- Collects and documents student data related to Extended School Year (ESY) eligibility and provides supporting information to the Supervisor of Special Education in accordance with district procedures.
- Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings, IEP meetings, and other student-related meetings, as appropriate.
- Provides information and guidance to staff regarding the characteristics and educational needs of students with disabilities, including appropriate interventions, instructional strategies, teaching methodologies, accommodations, and modifications.
- Develops or assists in developing Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Support Plans, as appropriate to assigned responsibilities and student needs.
- Participates in interagency meetings, as appropriate, to coordinate services and support student needs.
- Adheres to district policies, procedures, and applicable federal and Pennsylvania laws and regulations governing special education services.
- Maintains professional, ethical, and legal standards, including requirements related to student confidentiality and the appropriate handling of educational records.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
To successfully perform this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below represent the minimum levels of education, training, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the position.
- Bachelor's degree and valid Pennsylvania teaching certification in Special Education, appropriate to the assigned position.
- Knowledge of elementary and/or secondary educational programs, curriculum, and instructional practices.
- Knowledge of special education requirements, including IEP development, implementation, progress monitoring, and applicable federal and Pennsylvania regulations.
- Proficiency in using technology for communication, research, instructional planning, student documentation, and data management.
- Ability to use and present technology to support instructional activities, demonstrations, and presentations for small and large groups.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with teachers, administrators, parents, students, support staff, and outside professional contacts.
- Ability to organize and manage student records, monitor deadlines, and coordinate multiple responsibilities effectively.
The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. The employee must be able to use their hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and must be able to talk and hear. The position requires sitting and occasionally standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The position also requires effective communication, judgment, planning, and human relations skills, as well as the ability to work under periods of stress associated with the responsibilities of the position.
Reporting Relationships:
- Reporting relationships, work assignments, and other employment conditions are governed by the applicable provisions of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
- Salary, step placement, and benefits are governed by the applicable provisions of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Terms of Employment:
- This is a 10-month position.
- Starting salaries are determined based on relevant experience, education, and internal equity, and are generally set below the midpoint of the salary range.
Representation:
West Chester Area School District employees fall into the following groups:
- West Chester Area Education Association (Teachers, Instructional Coaches, and Long-Term Substitutes)
- West Chester Area Education Support Professionals Association (Paraprofessionals, Secretaries, Clerks, Technicians, and Specialists)
- West Chester Area School District Act 93 Administrators’ Compensation Plan
- West Chester Service Support Professionals (Facilities and Operations Staff Members)
- Non-Bargaining Members (Supervisory, Technical, and Confidential Employees)
This position is represented by West Chester Area Education Association (Teachers, Instructional Coaches, and Long-Term Substitutes).
Disclaimers and Affirmations
The West Chester Area School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
1.0 Special Education Teacher (Learning Support): Peirce Middle School
Ideal Start Date: 3/22/2027
About West Chester Area School District:
West Chester Area School District serves more than 12,000 students across 17 schools: 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The district covers a 75-square-mile area that includes West Chester Borough and surrounding townships in Chester and Delaware Counties. The district boasts strong academic outcomes, including a 95% graduation rate, placing it in the top 10–20?percent of Pennsylvania public school districts. To learn more about strategic initiatives WCASD is leading, please visit Our Initiatives - West Chester Area School District.
Summary:
The Special Education Teacher provides specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities in accordance with district curriculum, policies, procedures, and applicable federal and Pennsylvania special education requirements. The teacher develops and implements instructional plans and specially designed instruction aligned with each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP), monitors student progress, and adjusts instruction to address individual learning needs.
The Special Education Teacher also serves as the case manager for assigned students, coordinating the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of required special education documentation and services. The position requires collaboration with general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, families, and outside agencies to support student achievement and ensure the effective delivery of special education services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list is intended to be illustrative rather than complete and serves to identify the major duties and responsibilities of the position. It does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. The employee will be required to maintain consistent attendance and perform other position-related duties as requested by the supervisor.
- Provides specially designed instruction to students on the assigned caseload in accordance with their IEPs, district curriculum, and applicable special education requirements.
- Develops lesson plans, instructional materials, and learning activities that address students' individual needs, abilities, and IEP goals.
- Collaborates with general education teachers, Pupil Services staff, related service providers, and, when appropriate, outside agencies to coordinate students' educational programs and ensure appropriate instructional support and service delivery.
- Serves as the case manager for assigned students and coordinates the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of required special education documentation, including:
- Permission to Reevaluate (PTRE), as applicable.
- Invitations to Participate in IEP Team Meetings.
- Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Notices of Recommended Educational Placement (NOREPs).
- Progress reports and other required student documentation.
- Ensures required documentation is completed, distributed, and maintained in accordance with applicable timelines and procedures.
- Collects, analyzes, and documents student performance data to monitor progress toward IEP goals and inform instructional decisions.
- Collects and documents student data related to Extended School Year (ESY) eligibility and provides supporting information to the Supervisor of Special Education in accordance with district procedures.
- Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings, IEP meetings, and other student-related meetings, as appropriate.
- Provides information and guidance to staff regarding the characteristics and educational needs of students with disabilities, including appropriate interventions, instructional strategies, teaching methodologies, accommodations, and modifications.
- Develops or assists in developing Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Support Plans, as appropriate to assigned responsibilities and student needs.
- Participates in interagency meetings, as appropriate, to coordinate services and support student needs.
- Adheres to district policies, procedures, and applicable federal and Pennsylvania laws and regulations governing special education services.
- Maintains professional, ethical, and legal standards, including requirements related to student confidentiality and the appropriate handling of educational records.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
To successfully perform this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below represent the minimum levels of education, training, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the position.
- Bachelor's degree and valid Pennsylvania teaching certification in Special Education, appropriate to the assigned position.
- Knowledge of elementary and/or secondary educational programs, curriculum, and instructional practices.
- Knowledge of special education requirements, including IEP development, implementation, progress monitoring, and applicable federal and Pennsylvania regulations.
- Proficiency in using technology for communication, research, instructional planning, student documentation, and data management.
- Ability to use and present technology to support instructional activities, demonstrations, and presentations for small and large groups.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with teachers, administrators, parents, students, support staff, and outside professional contacts.
- Ability to organize and manage student records, monitor deadlines, and coordinate multiple responsibilities effectively.
The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. The employee must be able to use their hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and must be able to talk and hear. The position requires sitting and occasionally standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The position also requires effective communication, judgment, planning, and human relations skills, as well as the ability to work under periods of stress associated with the responsibilities of the position.
Reporting Relationships:
- Reporting relationships, work assignments, and other employment conditions are governed by the applicable provisions of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
- Salary, step placement, and benefits are governed by the applicable provisions of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Terms of Employment:
- This is a 10-month position.
- Starting salaries are determined based on relevant experience, education, and internal equity, and are generally set below the midpoint of the salary range.
Representation:
West Chester Area School District employees fall into the following groups:
- West Chester Area Education Association (Teachers, Instructional Coaches, and Long-Term Substitutes)
- West Chester Area Education Support Professionals Association (Paraprofessionals, Secretaries, Clerks, Technicians, and Specialists)
- West Chester Area School District Act 93 Administrators’ Compensation Plan
- West Chester Service Support Professionals (Facilities and Operations Staff Members)
- Non-Bargaining Members (Supervisory, Technical, and Confidential Employees)
This position is represented by West Chester Area Education Association (Teachers, Instructional Coaches, and Long-Term Substitutes).
Disclaimers and Affirmations
The West Chester Area School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
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The qualifications that appear most often in learning support specialist jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or a related field
- Experience working directly with students who have learning disabilities or developmental needs
- Familiarity with Individualized Education Programs and accommodation plans
- Ability to implement behavior management strategies and de-escalation techniques
- Proficiency with student progress-monitoring and documentation tools
- Current paraeducator, CPR, or crisis prevention certification such as CPI
Tips for Your Learning Support Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to IEP experience
Hiring managers in special education settings scan for direct experience with Individualized Education Programs. Name the disability categories you have worked with, the accommodations you have implemented, and any progress-monitoring tools you have used to document student outcomes.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists learning support specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight certifications on your header
Certifications like a paraeducator credential, CPR, or crisis prevention training are often minimum requirements, not bonus points. Place them in a dedicated credentials line near the top of your resume so reviewers confirm your eligibility before reading further.
Target postings by student population served
Job titles vary widely across districts and organizations. Search for the student populations you are trained to support, such as English language learners, students with learning disabilities, or at-risk youth, to surface relevant openings that may use a different job title.
Prepare scenario answers for behavioral situations
Interviewers for learning support roles consistently ask how you have de-escalated student behavior or supported a student who refused to engage. Prepare two or three concrete examples with a situation, your specific action, and the measurable result.
Negotiate schedule flexibility during the offer stage
School-year calendars, summer program schedules, and before- or after-school hours vary significantly across employers. Confirm the full schedule, including required professional development days, before accepting an offer so there are no surprises after your start date.
Learning Support Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most learning support specialists?
School District of Philadelphia, Southeast Delco School District, and Tennessee Board of Regents are hiring the most learning support specialists right now, with openings concentrated in Pennsylvania, California, and Tennessee, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. School districts and nonprofit education organizations account for the largest share of active postings.
How many learning support specialist jobs are remote?
About 11% of learning support specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles most common in virtual tutoring, online curriculum support, and educational coaching for adult learners. Roles that require direct, in-person student support in schools or clinics are rarely offered remotely.
How do you become a learning support specialist?
Start by earning at least an associate degree in education, special education, psychology, or a related field, as most employers require formal coursework as a baseline. Gain direct experience through student teaching, volunteer work, or paraprofessional roles in a classroom or tutoring setting. Pursue a paraeducator credential or relevant certification for your state, since many districts require it before hire. Building documented experience with IEP implementation or specific student populations strengthens your candidacy considerably.
Can I get hired as a learning support specialist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level positions exist, particularly at tutoring companies, after-school programs, and community nonprofits that prioritize training over prior classroom experience. Volunteer work with students who have learning differences, coursework in special education or child development, and any crisis prevention or behavior training you have completed all count in lieu of formal job history. Applying to schools in high-need areas often opens doors for candidates who are newer to the field.
What does the learning support specialist interview process look like?
Most interviews include an initial phone or video screen followed by an in-person or panel interview with a hiring coordinator, special education director, or school principal. Expect scenario-based questions about how you would support a student refusing to work, handle a behavioral incident, or collaborate with a classroom teacher. Some employers ask you to review a sample IEP or demonstrate how you would adapt an activity for a student with a specific learning profile before or during the interview.
Where can I find and apply to learning support specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to learning support specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, student population focus, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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