Posted: 13-May-26
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type: Full Time
Salary: $55,000-$80,000 per year
Salary Details:
Required Education:
Internal Number: K-2 LSS
Professional Opportunity: K-2nd Learning Support Specialist
Reports to: Head of Lower School
Full-Time, 10-month position
All Saints’ is looking for a K-2nd Learning Support Specialist for the 2026–27 school year to join our team in August. The K-2nd Learning Support Specialist works directly with students, faculty, the Director of Learning Support, and the Head of Lower School. One of their roles is to deliver small-group instruction and classroom support focused on kindergarten, first, and second-grade classes. This specialist will work collaboratively with classroom teachers and directly with students, typically serving multiple students and teachers daily.
The ideal candidate has extensive elementary teaching experience, especially in the area of literacy. They will be able to connect easily with students to create a supportive and challenging environment that meets their needs and celebrates their strengths. They will also be a strong, collaborative partner who is comfortable taking direction from multiple people to meet students' needs and support both faculty and families. They will have the qualifications to provide reading support, including but not limited to understanding the following reading programs: Wilson (Fundations) and/or Orton-Gillingham. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and experienced educator who is passionate about supporting young students and working as part of a team.
Primary Duties
- Collaborate with students, teachers, and other faculty to design and implement lessons and activities that promote student learning, confidence, and academic growth.
- Deliver small-group instruction in kindergarten, first, and second grades daily.
- Provide educational support and assistance to students and teachers as directed by the Head of Lower School and, at times, teachers. Act as a resource for classroom teachers by providing assistance and appropriate services for students with needs at all ability levels.
- Provide short-term classroom coverage as directed by the Head of Lower School.
- Be active in the community and provide daily duty support (including recess, lunch, carpool, etc.).
- Attend faculty meetings and actively participate in ongoing professional development.
- Implement Student Support Plans and consistently communicate with other members of the Student Support Team if/when adjustments are necessary. The plans will be created and adjusted by the Director of Learning Support.
- Assist with the coordination and proctoring of classroom and individual assessments (DIBELS Benchmarks/Progress Monitoring, Literably, Fundations, etc.).
- Establish positive relationships between students, teachers, parents, Division Heads, and others to ensure a collaborative effort focused on the child.
- Other duties as assigned by the Head of School or Division Heads.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- A well-developed understanding of child development and literacy instruction in the early years. A philosophy that views learning differences as strengths and the ability to build confidence in younger students through a collaborative approach.
- Effectively plan engaging lessons. Excellent teaching skills, especially in the area of reading instruction.
- Ability to teach through various modalities using a multi-sensory, hands-on approach.
- The ability to utilize and manage data, collaborative planning, targeted objectives, and instruction to help students meet goals.
- Possess an interest in developing professionally and a growth mindset.
- Collaborative and an exceptional communicator.
- Maintain a “team player” attitude and collaborate effectively with colleagues. Maintain flexibility in working with a variety of faculty and staff across departments. Exhibit outstanding organization and time management skills.
- Abide by the spirit and policies in the Employee Handbook and Faculty Expectations Handbook. Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
- Uphold the spirit and guidelines of The All Saints’ Way.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education (elementary ed preferred)
- Master’s degree and additional reading credentials preferred
- Experience and background in working with elementary-age children (at least two years of classroom teaching experience preferred)
- Experience working with students with learning differences (special education, reading intervention, or education degrees). Understanding and training in the following reading programs: Wilson, Fundations, and/or Orton-Gillingham
- Technology expertise (experience with Google Drive, etc.)
- Creativity, proactivity, flexibility, and a positive attitude
- Collaborative and an exceptional communicator
Application Process and Materials
With approximately 100 full-time faculty and staff serving 550 students, our campus is buzzing with activity. If All Saints’ sounds like the right place for you, we invite you to apply to join us for the 2026–27 school year.
Qualified candidates should submit the following materials to employment@allsaints.org:
- Letter of interest that includes a statement of educational philosophy
- Current resume
- At least three professional references
- All offers of employment are contingent upon reference checks, a clean background check, fingerprinting, and required diocesan course completion.
