Learning Specialist - SF Private Schools | Student Support

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates is seeking Learning Specialists for the 2026-2027 school year at private and independent schools in San Francisco.

Provide one-on-one and small group academic and executive functioning support, helping students with organization, planning, and self-advocacy. Read evaluations, monitor progress, and develop Learning Support Plans in collaboration with families and faculty.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in special education, school psychology, learning disabilities, or a related 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.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
• Professionalism, flexibility, positivity, humor, initiative, and innovation.

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

Executive functioning

Collaboration with faculty

Communication

Documentation

Student support

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in special education or related field

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates is seeking Learning Specialists for the 2026-2027 school year at private and independent schools in San Francisco.

Provide one-on-one and small group academic and executive functioning support, helping students with organization, planning, and self-advocacy. Read evaluations, monitor progress, and develop Learning Support Plans in collaboration with families and faculty.