Learning Specialist

ROLE SUMMARY:

Job Title:  Learning Specialist
Company: US Performance Academy, part of Inspired Education Group
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-Time - 40 hours
Location: US based - Remote
Salary: starting at $65,000
Start date: anticipated for December 2025
Additional Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision with United Healthcare, Employee Assistance Program, Vacation and Sick leave, Employer paid Life Insurance, 401K with company match and more

US Performance Academy (USPA) is part of Inspired Online Schools within the Inspired Education Group. As our online school for high-performance learners, USPA pairs rigorous academics with flexible scheduling and individualized support—so students can excel in school while pursuing demanding training and competition schedules.

We are seeking a neurodiversity-affirming, passionate, and tech-savvy Learning Specialist to join our student support team and significantly contribute to our highly-sought-after GOAL program. Our philosophy is radically different: we operate under the Social Model of Disability and believe that learning differences are variations of the human brain to be celebrated, not deficits to be remediated. We do not adhere to traditional deficit-based models, behaviorist practices, and hierarchical structures, focusing instead on strengths, neurotype alignment, intrinsic motivation, and student autonomy to foster authentic growth and independence. This role is critical in ensuring all students—particularly those with diverse learning needs—have access to an inclusive, engaging, and personalized online learning experience that honors the whole child. 

Using a strengths-focused, neurodiversity-affirming approach, the Learning Specialist will collaborate virtually with students, families, teachers, counselors, and school leaders to develop and implement support plans, deliver direct instruction, and promote student growth and independence in a flexible, student-centered 6 –12 online environment. This is a remote position. This role offers an exciting opportunity to build a career in a vibrant and evolving school community where ideas, energy, and connections with students and families will make a lasting impact! 

The position is remote, with the occasional need to travel to Washington, D.C. to engage directly with colleagues and foster strong professional relationships. Occasional travel domestically or abroad may also be required.   

Join us and be part of a collaborative school community that values innovation and the impact of strong connections with students and families!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assessment & Identification 
•    Review psychoeducational evaluations, academic records, and feedback from families and educators through a holistic, strength-based lens to understand individual learning profiles and neurotypes. 
•    Conduct virtual observations and informal assessments to identify strengths and areas of need within the digital learning context. 
•    Participate in Student Support Team (SST) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) meetings, championing an inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming perspective. 

Plan Development & Implementation 

•    Develop and manage inclusive support plans that maximize student autonomy and are suited for virtual delivery. 
•    Partner with educators to implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) components, accommodations, and strategies within our learning platforms and live teaching sessions. 
•    Recommend and support assistive technologies and accessibility tools to optimize student learning and level the playing field. 

Direct Virtual Support (Especially Reading and Writing) 
•    Provide targeted, evidence-based instruction and support via video conferencing and digital collaboration platforms, with a special emphasis on supporting dyslexic students. 
•    Build student skills in areas such as organization, time management, written expression, and deep reading comprehension, using approaches that align with the student's neurotype. 
•    Deliver both one-on-one and small-group virtual sessions tailored to individual student needs, using a non-hierarchical coaching model. 

Collaboration & Communication 
•    Serve as a key liaison for students receiving learning support, maintaining ongoing communication with families and staff using neurodiversity-affirming language. 
•    Collaborate cross-functionally with general educators, counselors, and school leaders to foster an inclusive online learning culture. 
•    Participate in virtual meetings, case conferences, and training events. 

Training & Resources 
•    Provide coaching, strategies, and professional development to online teachers on inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming practices and differentiation. 
•    Guide parents on how to support learning at home in a virtual environment. 

Documentation & Compliance 
•    Maintain accurate, confidential student records aligned with Inspired Online Schools and legal requirements. 
•    Track and monitor progress toward support plan goals, using learning data and student work samples. 
•    Participate in virtual meetings and ensure timely documentation. 

Professional Development 
•    Stay current with best practices in online learning support, the Social Model of Disability, UDL, and digital tools that promote inclusion. 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

•    Master’s (or Doctoral) degree in Educational Psychology, Learning Support, Special Education, or related field. 
•    At least 2–3 years of experience working with grades 6 –12 students in a learning specialist or special education capacity. 
•    Demonstrated commitment to a neurodiversity-affirming, strength-based educational philosophy. 
•    A comprehensive understanding of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and the Social Model of Disability. 
•    Proficiency with educational technology, virtual instruction platforms, and Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas, Maestro SIS, Google Suite, Microsoft). 
•    Experience interpreting psychoeducational evaluations and tailoring instruction to neurotype and strengths accordingly. 
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a remote context, specifically using neurodiversity-affirming language.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.