Learning Specialist: Executive Function & Student Support

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates in San Francisco is seeking Learning Specialists for the 2026-2027 school year at private and independent schools. You will provide one-on-one and small group academic and executive functioning support, helping students with organization, planning, and self-advocacy.

You will collaborate with faculty, develop Learning Support Plans, interpret psychoeducational evaluations, and communicate with families regarding testing accommodations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required in a relevant field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in learning support or a related role.
• Strong understanding of learning differences, executive functioning, and evidence-based interventions.
• Familiarity with IEP, 504, and accommodation practices.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group academic and executive functioning support.
• Support students in organization, planning, task initiation, attention, emotional regulation, stress management, and self-advocacy.
• Help students understand learning profiles and accommodations.
• Monitor student progress and maintain documentation.
• Counsel families on evaluation results, learning needs, and testing accommodations.
• Attend Parent-Teacher Conferences and meet with families as needed.
• Read, interpret, and summarize psychoeducational evaluations.
• Develop, communicate, and monitor Learning Support Plans (LSPs).
• Collaborate with faculty through observations, consultation, and instructional support.
• Contribute to Study Skills curriculum and faculty professional development.
• Serve on student support, grade-level, and administrative teams.
• Oversee ERB testing, including accommodations and logistics.
• Coordinate testing conducted by outside specialists.
• Coordinate communication among families, outside providers, and school personnel.
• Maintain strong partnerships with external professionals.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Flexibility

Initiative

Innovation

Education

Master’s degree in special education, school psychology, learning disabilities, or a related field

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates in San Francisco is seeking Learning Specialists for the 2026-2027 school year at private and independent schools. You will provide one-on-one and small group academic and executive functioning support, helping students with organization, planning, and self-advocacy.

You will collaborate with faculty, develop Learning Support Plans, interpret psychoeducational evaluations, and communicate with families regarding testing accommodations.