Learning Support Specialist 2026-2027, St. Brendan, Bothell

Learning Support Specialist

.6 FTE (25 hours per week)

Position Summary

The Learning Support Specialist supports the mission of the Catholic school by ensuring all students regardless of learning style ability or background have access to a high-quality Catholic faith-centered education. This role focuses on creating inclusive supportive learning environments through direct learning and behavior intervention support in collaboration with teachers families and administrators. The Learning Support Specialist provides expertise in differentiated instruction intervention practices accommodations and learning support consistent with Catholic values and the dignity of every learner.

St. Brendan Catholic School has one class per grade in preschool through 8thgrade with a total of 250 mission of St. Brendan Catholic School in partnership with parents and the parish community is to educate and empower students to act as Disciples of Christ pursue academic excellence and serve the Church and global community. We have an active parent community as well as a supportive and engaging parish priest who enjoys spending time in the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Student Support and Intervention

  • Provide direct instruction to students in grades K-8 through individualized or small-group settings.

  • Lead intervention classes as defined by school schedule.

  • Design and implement accommodations modifications and learning strategies aligned with student plans or service agreements.

  • Utilize data-informed behavior analysis to design implement and evaluate proactive behavior support plans and interventions that promote positive student outcomes.

  • Utilize research-based instructional methods and interventions to address academic behavioral and social-emotional goals.

  • Support students in developing self-advocacy social-emotional skills and executive functioning.

  • Working with the Student Support Team collaborate with evaluators therapists and support teams to assess student needs and manage academic and behavioral support plans.

• Teacher Collaboration and Support

  • Partner with teachers to implement differentiated instruction universal design for learning (UDL) and effective intervention strategies.

  • Model inclusive practices and co-teach when appropriate.

  • Assist teachers in designing assessments that offer multiple means of expression and accessibility.

  • Collaborate with Archdiocese Diversified Committee

• Family Partnership

  • Serve as a partner with families regarding student support services.

  • Communicate progress needs and strategies in a clear and compassionate manner.

• Program Development

  • Contribute to the development and refinement of the schools inclusion and learning support programs.

  • Maintain documentation and confidential student records in accordance with school and archdiocesan policies.

  • Provide or coordinate professional development for teachers on inclusive education learning differences and behavioral support.

  • Collaborate with administrators to ensure compliance with relevant policies and best practices.

• Faith and Mission Alignment

  • Foster an environment that reflects Catholic values of compassion dignity justice and respect for all learners.

  • Support students spiritual development.

  • Model Catholic values and commitment to the schools mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Special Education Education or related field required; Masters degree preferred.

• Valid teaching certificate

• Experience working in inclusive education settings or providing specialized learning support.

• Knowledge of evidence-based interventions multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and student assessment tools.

• Strong communication coaching and collaboration skills.

• Commitment to the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church and willingness to support the Catholic identity of the school.

Salary/Benefits: Thesalary range for this position is from $35000-$50000. Any offered salary isdeterminedbased on internal equity internal salary ranges market data applicants skills andpriorrelevant experience degrees and certifications. This position is not eligible for benefits.

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