Learning Specialist

Position Overview

Trillium Academy seeks a compassionate and organized Learning Specialist to join our staffulty (staff + faculty) for the 2025–2026 school year. This position supports students in developing essential academic habits and executive functioning skills—such as planning, organization, task initiation, time management, and managing related anxieties—while also providing targeted writing instruction and coaching.

This is a unique opportunity to work in small group and individual settings with highly capable, neurodiverse learners in a strength-based, relationship-focused environment. Coaching is provided in the context of students' academic classes, with a focus on real-time support, skill-building, and self-advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group coaching to support executive functioning, organization, time management, and academic confidence
• Guide students in managing assignments, planning long-term projects, and balancing multiple responsibilities
• Teach effective study and writing strategies, including note-taking, test preparation, time estimation, revising/editing, and prioritization
• Support students through all stages of the writing process across disciplines, with attention to voice, structure, and clarity
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to align scaffolding, accommodations, and student supports across content areas
• Partner with students, families, and other staffulty to share tools, strategies, and insights that reinforce student growth across classrooms and at home
• Integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) competencies—such as self-awareness, self-management, and responsible decision-making—into coaching sessions
• Document student goals and progress as part of the school's learning support and communication systems
• Participate in professional development and contribute to an inclusive, strengths-based school culture

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, Special Education, English, Psychology, or a related field
• Experience working with middle and/or high school students; background in independent schools or supporting twice-exceptional (2e) learners
• Strong knowledge of executive functioning coaching strategies and evidence-based writing instruction as well as goal-setting frameworks
• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning (UDL), differentiated instruction, and strength-based approaches
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and empathetic mindset
• Experience working in small-group or 1:1 instructional settings
• Commitment to continuous professional growth and fostering an inclusive school environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Creativity, flexibility, and responsiveness to student needs
• Collaborative approach and ability to build trust with students, families, and colleagues
• Proficient with digital tools for planning, communication, and student support
• WA State teaching certification or coaching credentials are a plus
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Trillium does not offer visa sponsorship

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision, Retirement (with up to 5% match)
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• 7 sick days & 3 floating holidays
• One week off each for:
  • Thanksgiving Break
  • Winter Break
  • Mid-Winter Break
  • Spring Break

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and operate standard office equipment
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally
• 8:00am–4:00pm Monday–Friday work hours with occasional evening and weekend commitments for school events and meetings
• Frequent movement between classrooms and activity spaces
• Supervision responsibilities during non-classroom times
• Participation in safety drills and behavioral support interventions
• Emotional resilience to support students with diverse and complex needs
• Regular use of technology and learning management systems

How to Apply

Send a resume and cover letter to: careers@trilliumacademy.org

About Us

The mission of Trillium Academy is to break away from conventional schooling and celebrate the incredible capabilities of twice-exceptional (2e) students, providing them with the learning environment they need to discover and develop their talents and passions to live successful and enriching lives.

Trillium Academy was founded by a dedicated group of parents with a vision to create a nurturing environment for 2e students in Seattle. Here, students are celebrated for their unique skills and interests and seen as capable individuals with much to contribute to the school community and the world.

We value authenticity, positive self-awareness, open and honest communication, and trust built on the belief that everyone has the students' best interest at the heart of what we do.

Our school is designed to cater to the needs of our students, recognizing their exceptional talents alongside their learning differences. With teacher:student ratios lower than typical private and public schools and a focus on fostering positive relationships, we create an environment where students can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. This is a place for students to learn how to be productive, independent, civic-minded adults.