Country Day is an international school at the heart of Costa Rica with outstanding US-accredited academics, and part of Nord Anglia family of premium schools worldwide. On our sustainable campus and within our welcoming, diverse community, our students take the lead and pursue their passions. Our teachers focus on all aspects of our student’s growth, from Early Learning to 12th grade, to support their talents and aptitudes in the best ways, and this includes their personal, social, and emotional wellness. Our trips beyond the classroom, clubs, and activities across the arts, athletics, and community service shape your child’s character in connection with their academic interests. Students take the lead in their own learning at CDS, sharing their needs and goals as people, and carving out their own path. The Learning Support Specialist is a key instructional and inclusion leader responsible for advancing a fully inclusive model of education for middle and high school students with mild to moderate exceptionalities. This role combines direct student support with strategic leadership to strengthen schoolwide practices in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Response to Intervention (RTI), and differentiated instruction. The specialist collaborates closely with teachers, counselors, administrators, families, and external providers to design, implement, and monitor individualized supports that promote access, belonging, and student agency. In addition to serving on Student Learning Profile (SLP) teams and coordinating transitions between divisions, the role leads professional learning, builds sustainable systems and protocols, and uses data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a skilled collaborator, reflective practitioner, and systems-level thinker who is deeply committed to equity, inclusion, and empowering both students and educators to thrive in a rigorous, supportive learning environment. Position Requirements <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree or higher in Special Education, Learning Support, or a related field; valid teaching certificate/license required.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Minimum of two years of experience supporting middle and/or high school students with mild to moderate exceptionalities.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Experience advancing inclusive practices, including Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Response to Intervention (RTI), and differentiated instruction.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Experience providing direct student support and participating in Student Learning Profile (SLP) teams and transition planning.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Strong collaboration skills, with experience working closely with teachers, counselors, administrators, families, and external providers.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Experience contributing to professional learning and the development of schoolwide systems, protocols, and inclusive practices.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ability to use student data to monitor progress, inform decision-making, and support continuous improvement.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Excellent command of the English language; strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and student agency in a rigorous, supportive learning environment.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Required to submit an up-to-date criminal background check from the country of origin, as well as police background checks from countries of residence over the past ten years.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Available to start August 1, 2026.</li> </ul> <div></div>At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures. All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years. We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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