Learning Support Specialist, Lower and Middle Divisions

Stevenson School; Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan contributions

Health insurance (Anthem)

Vision and dental

Meals provided during the school day

Housing stipend

Fuel stipend

Job summary

Stevenson School seeks a Learning Support Specialist for the Lower and Middle Divisions to provide targeted academic support and develop Student Accessibility Plans. The role collaborates with faculty, families, and outside providers to ensure equitable access to the Stevenson curriculum and promote student success.

Responsibilities include data-driven intervention planning, progress monitoring, and professional collaboration with division leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in education and experience.
• Master's degree in Special Education, Educational Therapy, School Psychology, Reading Specialist, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with neurodiverse students.
• Experience interpreting psychoeducational evaluations; experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong problem-solving skills; highly organized with expertise in planning, implementing, and evaluating student services.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, including international students and underrepresented populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group academic support for Lower Division students; design and implement evidence-based interventions.
• Develop and revise Student Accessibility Plans annually.
• Collaborate with teachers to differentiate instruction and accommodations; observe classrooms and ensure accommodations are implemented.
• Communicate with families; participate in Student Success Team meetings and parent conferences; coordinate with outside providers.
• Maintain confidential student records and progress data; organize Learning Support Meetings; support program evaluation.
• Stay current with research in learning differences; participate in professional development and school activities.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience

Master's degree preferred in related field

Job description

Overview

Stevenson School is a PK-12 co-educational, college-preparatory, boarding and day school with enrollment of 750 students on two campuses in Central Coast California. The Upper Division campus (Grades 9-12) is located in Pebble Beach. The Lower/Middle Divisions Campus (Grades PK-8) is in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Stevenson is a mission-driven school that aims to help students shape joyful lives while instilling a passion for learning and achievement to prepare them for success in school and beyond.

Stevenson School is seeking a Learning Support Specialist, Lower and Middle Divisions, for an immediate start. The Learning Support Specialist (LSS) partners with students, families, faculty, and school leaders to ensure students with diverse learning profiles have equitable access to the Stevenson curriculum. Working under the direction of the Director of Learning Support and in collaboration with the Heads of Lower and Middle Divisions, the LSS provides evidence-based interventions, develops and implements Student Accessibility Plans, consults with faculty, monitors student progress, and collaborates with families and outside providers to promote student success.

This is a full-time, 10-month per year, non-exempt position with summer project work in preparation for the next school year, as directed by the director of learning support and heads of the lower and middle divisions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Student Support & Intervention: Provide individualized and small-group academic support for Lower Division students; design and implement evidence-based interventions in reading, writing, mathematics, executive functioning, organization, study skills, and self-advocacy; deliver explicit instruction in organization, planning, time management, metacognition, and self-regulation; interpret psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations to develop, implement, and annually revise Student Accessibility Plans; provide targeted before- and after-school intervention sessions for individual students and small groups as needed.

• Assessment & Progress Monitoring: Administer and interpret school-based academic screeners and informal assessments; analyze assessment data to identify student strengths and areas of need; use data to inform intervention planning and instructional decisions; maintain accurate progress-monitoring systems and student records; evaluate intervention effectiveness and adjust instructional approaches based on student outcomes.

• Faculty Collaboration & Instructional Consultation: Partner with teachers to differentiate instruction and accommodations for students with Student Accessibility Plans; conduct classroom observations and ensure effective implementation of accommodations; promote inclusive instructional practices using Universal Design for Learning (UDL); develop and facilitate professional learning related to learning differences and inclusive education; consult with the Admissions Office regarding applicants with learning profiles; review psychoeducational evaluations for prospective students; participate in admissions conversations regarding support and fit.

• Family & School Partnership: Build collaborative relationships with families through regular communication about progress and support strategies; participate in Student Success Team meetings and parent conferences; coordinate with outside providers with family consent to support student needs.

• Program Development & Administrative Responsibilities: Maintain confidential student records and ensure compliance with school policies regarding accommodations; maintain records of interventions and progress data; organize and facilitate Lower Division Learning Support Meetings; collaborate with Student Success Team and division leaders to support student well-being and academic success; contribute to ongoing evaluation and improvement of Stevenson School's Learning Support Program.

• Professional Responsibilities: Stay current with research and best practices in learning differences, literacy, math intervention, executive functioning, and inclusive education; participate in professional development, faculty meetings, committees, and planning; contribute to school life through service and events; build positive relationships with students, families, faculty, and colleagues; demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, cultural competency, and commitment to an inclusive, student-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in education and experience; Master's degree in Special Education, Educational Therapy, School Psychology, Reading Specialist, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with neurodiverse students; experience in assessing, implementing, and overseeing Student Accessibility Plans preferred.
• Experience supporting students in independent/public school or elementary/middle school settings.
• Experience interpreting psychoeducational evaluations; experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with evidence-based interventions in literacy, executive functioning, mathematics, and learning differences; ability to provide direct academic support and coordinate with outside providers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong problem-solving skills; highly organized with expertise in planning, implementing, and evaluating student services.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, including international students and underrepresented populations.

Knowledge

• Understanding of language-based learning disabilities, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, anxiety, ASD, and other learning differences.
• Familiarity with accommodations and accessibility planning in independent schools and IDEA/IEPs.
• Strong knowledge of elementary and/or middle school curriculum, instructional best practices, and student assessment, with ability to use data to inform intervention planning.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $90,000 based on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, Stevenson offers retirement plan contributions, Anthem medical plans with generous coverage, vision and dental, meals provided during the school day, and housing and fuel stipends for eligible employees.

In keeping with Stevenson’s core values, we seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Stevenson is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources at Stevenson School via the provided link.