Interim 3rd-5th Grade Learning Specialist

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

About Town School

Town School for Boys is a K-8 all-boys independent school located in San Francisco with approximately 420 students, of whom 50% come from self-identified families of color, and a faculty:student ratio of 1:6. Our diverse faculty and staff can be characterized by their warmth, collegiality, and dedication to our mission and values. At Town, learning is prized, love of school is essential, and boyhood is celebrated. For more information, please visit our Town Facts page, read about "Why a Boys' School," or learn about our community of belonging.

Position Description

Town School is seeking a collaborative and experienced educator to serve as an interim third- to fifth-grade Learning Specialist for the remainder of the 2026-27 school year. The Learning Specialist is a specialized practitioner providing a variety of support to students, faculty members, and families. The Learning Specialist supports the academic programs of students with neurodiverse profiles and students requiring intervention. This position works across both the Lower and Upper School Divisions and is a member of the Learning Services Team composed of a director and two other Learning Specialists (K-2, 6-8). Additionally, this position works with faculty and parents to ensure that learning differences and strategies for intervention are well understood and supported in the school community.

Duties and 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 members to modify curricula and/or implement instructional techniques to reach all learners
• Help teachers design and implement strategies and accommodations to support individual student's learning needs
• Facilitate communication between families, the school, and any outside service providers or agencies to effectively support students
• 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 and enriches teachers’ understanding and application of differentiated instruction and best practices for supporting all learners

Desired Qualifications and Skills

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

• Master’s Degree in Special Education, Educational Therapy, Special Education Certificate or equivalent
• Three years of experience directly serving children with learning differences or other special needs in a school setting
• Expertise in the areas of assessment, differentiation, and case management
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment
• Specialized training in remedial programs
• Experience with literacy work and/or supporting students in reading and writing
• Knowledge and comfort with middle school math support
• Background/knowledge of Social Studies content
• Technical/Computer skills as required for job performance
• Experience teaching in diverse learning communities
• Ability to think ahead and plan for effective one‑on‑one or small‑group instruction
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to use technology to enhance the learning experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Commitment to the school’s mission, values, and vision

Non-Discrimination Policy

Town School for Boys admits students of any race, color, religion, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship programs, athletic and other school-administered programs.

Salary and Benefits

Town School for Boys is an equal opportunity employer. Salary and benefits are commensurate with our peer schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and with similar NAIS schools. Please see the employment section of our website for additional information.

Salary information

The anticipated annual base salary range the school reasonably expects to pay candidates for the position of Lower School Learning Specialist position is $80,000 to $140,000, depending on factors such as years of experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity with our current employees as part of any final offer.