Learning Specialist

DovetailED Talent Sourcing; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Job summary

Drew School in San Francisco seeks a Learning Specialist to support students in grades 9-12. You will manage Learning Plans, provide 1:1 coaching, and collaborate with teachers to implement differentiation strategies.

The role also includes proctoring, professional development for faculty, family liaison duties, and direct support for reading and writing processes, focusing on executive function and metacognition; candidates hold a master's in related field.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Learning Disabilities, Special Education, or Educational Psychology.
• Minimum of 3 years in learning support, preferably with middle and/or high school students.
• Experience reading and interpreting psychoeducational, neuropsychological, and psychiatric reports.
• Background in diagnostic or remediation clinical work, with experience teaching or tutoring students with mild-to-moderate learning disabilities.
• Experience coaching executive function and project management.

Responsibilities

• Student Support: Works with students in grades 9-12, with possible focus on a specific grade level.
• Learning Plans: Manages student Learning Plans, reviews them annually, drafts new plans as needed.
• Student Coaching: Meets with students regularly to work on executive function and self-advocacy outcomes.
• Faculty Collaboration: Supports neurodiverse students via classroom observations and differentiation strategies.
• Family Liaison: Provides consultation to families supporting neurodiverse students.
• Collaboration: Coordinates with in-school tutors, counselors, and external providers.
• Team Participation: Attends weekly Student Support Team meetings with Learning Specialists and school leadership.
• Conducts 1:1 tutoring sessions for designated students.
• Supports reading comprehension strategies and writing process development.
• Supports executive function skill development through project management coaching.

Skills

Executive function coaching

Verbal and written communication

Education

Master's degree in Learning Disabilities / Special Education / Educational Psychology

Tools

LMS

Google Workspace

Job description

Learning Specialist Opportunity Statement

About Drew

Drew knows and believes in teenagers. We engage each student in a process of intellectual discovery to develop an individual voice, the confidence to express it, and the empathy to understand its impact.

Founded in 1908, Drew School is an independent, urban high school in San Francisco enrolling approximately 300 students in grades 9-12. Drew engages each student in a process of intellectual discovery to develop an individual voice, the confidence to express it, and the empathy to understand its impact. Our school community is centered on experienced, dedicated, and passionate faculty, and engaged, committed students. Drew combines its curriculum with a focus on experiential learning, global awareness, local community involvement, citizenship, and support of individual talents and strengths.

Job Responsibilities

Case Management

• Student Support: Works with students in grades 9-12, with the possibility of focusing on a specific grade level or grade band.
• Learning Plans: Manages student Learning Plans, reviewing them annually for accuracy and drafting new plans when updated documentation is presented.
• Student Coaching: Meets with students at an identified cadence based on grade level and support needs to work toward articulated outcomes in executive function, self-advocacy, and metacognition.
• Faculty Collaboration: Works directly with teachers to support neurodiverse students through classroom observations, coaching on differentiation strategies, and behavior management.
• Family Liaison: Provides individualized consultation to families in support of neurodiverse students.
• Collaboration: Liaises with in-school tutors, school counselors, and outside providers as needed.
• Team Participation: Participates in weekly Student Support Team meetings with HLC Learning Specialists and school leadership, including the Deans of Academic Support, Student Life, and Equity and Social Impact.
• Conducts 40-minute 1:1 tutoring sessions with a designated cohort of students for the school year.
• Supports students with reading comprehension strategies.
• Supports students in developing efficiency within the writing process, including brainstorming, drafting, revision, and editing.
• Supports executive function skill development through coaching for project management.

Proctoring

• Proctors separate-setting testing for students with Learning Plans as scheduling allows.
• Proctors PSAT extended-time testing in October (during the school day).
• Proctors SAT testing for students with school-based accommodations 1-2x per year as needed (during the school day).

Other Duties

• Collaborates with the Director of Learning Support to plan and facilitate professional development for faculty and educational offerings for parents.
• Attends Back to School Night (September) and two Admissions Open Houses (Fall).

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in Learning Disabilities, Special Education, or Educational Psychology. Candidates with a master's in other fields and significant experience as a Learning Specialist or Educational Therapist will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years in learning support, preferably with middle and/or high school students.
• Proven experience reading and interpreting psychoeducational, neuropsychological, and psychiatric reports.
• Background in diagnostic or remediation clinical work, with experience teaching or tutoring students with mild-to-moderate learning disabilities.
• Demonstrated experience in executive function skill development and project management coaching.
• Experience coaching and working side-by-side with teachers to implement differentiation and support strategies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Google Workspace.
• Robust organizational skills and the ability to manage a caseload effectively.

Drew offers a supportive working environment and a competitive salary. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health & Wellness: A complete health benefits package, including 100% employer-paid health coverage for the employee's base plan and 40% employer-paid coverage for dependents.
• Retirement: A 403(b) retirement savings plan with matching contributions up to 6% of the employee's salary.
• Salary range: $75,000 - $105,000