Impactful Learning Specialist — 3rd–5th Grade (Interim)

Town School for Boys; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Town School for Boys in San Francisco seeks an interim Learning Specialist for grades 3–5 to support students with diverse learning profiles across Lower and Upper School. The role collaborates with teachers, families, and outside providers to design and implement targeted interventions and accommodations.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Special Education, has at least three years’ experience, and can lead professional development on differentiated instruction while upholding the

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Special Education, Educational Therapy, or equivalent.
• Three years of direct experience serving children with learning differences in a school setting.
• Expertise in assessment, differentiation, and case management.
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Identify students in need of academic support in consultation with faculty and administration.
• Provide direct academic support to identified students in 1:1, small, or whole-group settings.
• Maintain and update students’ learning profiles.
• Collaborate with faculty to modify curricula and/or implement instructional techniques to reach all learners.
• Help teachers design and implement strategies and accommodations to support individual students’ learning needs.
• Facilitate communication between families, the school, and outside service providers or agencies.
• Conduct formal and informal screenings and assessments.
• Provide intervention support of specific skills for individual students.
• Help students develop effective learning strategies that promote academic improvement.
• Participate in the Student Referral Process.
• Attend and actively participate in Student Support Team meetings, grade-level meetings and Learning Services Department meetings.
• Collaborate with the Learning Services team to provide professional development that supports teachers’ understanding and differentiated instruction.

Skills

Collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Case management

Reading support

Writing support

Literacy work

Tech-enabled learning

Communication skills

Diverse learners

Plan for instruction

Education

Master's in Special Education or related

Educational Therapy training

Special Education Certificate

Equivalent

Job description

Town School for Boys in San Francisco seeks an interim Learning Specialist for grades 3–5 to support students with diverse learning profiles across Lower and Upper School. The role collaborates with teachers, families, and outside providers to design and implement targeted interventions and accommodations.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Special Education, has at least three years’ experience, and can lead professional development on differentiated instruction while upholding the