Learning Specialist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Learning Specialist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Helping students to develop effective learning strategies that promote academic improvement.
  • Educating parents and teachers about learning differences.
  • Keeping up to date with new developments in teaching methods and educational psychology.
  • Building supportive, trusting relationships with students.
  • Providing parents and teachers with useful resources for the benefit of students.
  • Assessing students to identify those who have learning differences.
  • Updating parents and teachers regularly about students' progress.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Learning Specialist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Learning Specialist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.


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