Long-term Substitute Learning Specialist

Alta Vista School; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Alta Vista School in San Francisco is seeking a Long-term Substitute Learning Specialist for the Lower School to provide math intervention and collaborate with the Student Support Team (SST). This contract role starts August 6, 2026, for about two to three months and requires an experienced, learner-centric educator capable of supporting diverse learners.

The role emphasizes differentiation, Universal Design for Learning, and strong communication with teachers and parents to ensure student

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and professional ethics are essential.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent time management with the ability to balance multiple projects.
• Experience reviewing psychoeducational testing, developing related student accommodation plans, and tracking progress over time.
• Experience working with elementary-age students and parents preferred.
• Commitment to ensuring that recommended student supports/accommodations are accessible and equitable for all students.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Assistant Head of Lower School to regularly meet with grade-level SST teams to collaborate and problem-solve student and grade-level needs as they arise.
• Provide support directly to students individually, in small groups, and within the classrooms, including delivering math intervention to students in tier 3 and executive functioning support.
• Analyze neuro-psych assessments to design individualized student support plans and work with various teams to ensure implementation of student supports and accommodations.
• Occasionally communicate with parents of students who receive academic intervention or have an AVS Support Plan to cultivate a strong home-school partnership.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) curricula, assessment tools, and best teaching practices to support, implement, and evaluate differentiated instruction.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Time management

Psychoeducational testing

Elementary students

Equity & accessibility

Education

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Education or related field

Job description

Founded in San Francisco in 2010, Alta Vista School implements an inquiry-based STEAM program serving approximately 325 students across two campuses.

Posted: 22-Jun-26

Location: San Francisco, California

Type: Contract

Salary: $350-450/day

Categories: Elementary Teacher, Math, Reading

Alta Vista School encourages students to go beyond a strong academic foundation to pursue their passions with the help of our community. Faculty, administrators, and families believe experiences and hands-on activities are the best practice for meaningful learning. Alta Vista educators benefit from small class sizes and are intentional in their instruction. Teachers serve as guides for students as they explore, observe, predict, measure, and analyze for themselves in an inquiry-based journey of discovery and knowledge-making. Likewise, AVS teachers are serious about play. We love learning alongside our students, believing that children learn better in joyous, authentic settings. Most important to the AVS approach is a foundation rooted in the scientific method and a belief that science and technology, guided by the arts, can be leveraged to benefit all. At AVS, students learn to embrace technology and apply the principles of design thinking as powerful tools for innovation. Technology is thoughtfully integrated into each classroom.

The Lower School employs a co-teaching model in which co-lead teachers support the classroom and students throughout the school day. Grade-level teams work collaboratively to ensure a dynamic and robust experience throughout the grade.

The Role

Full-time opportunity starting on August 6, 2026, for approximately two-three months. Alta Vista Lower School is seeking a Long-term Substitute Learning Specialist to provide assistance to the Student Support Team (SST), provide math intervention for students, and coach teachers to support diverse learners. They will collaborate and innovate to support differentiated classroom experiences. This role requires an experienced and learner-centric educator with a passion for developing and supporting the program. Strong communication skills and professional ethics are essential.

Essential Functions

• Work closely with the Assistant Head of Lower School and other members of the Student Support Team to regularly meet with grade-level SST teams to collaborate and problem-solve student and grade-level needs as they arise.
• Provide support directly to students individually, in small groups, and within the classrooms, including delivering math intervention to students in tier 3 and executive functioning support.
• Analyze neuro-psych assessments to design individualized student support plans and work with various teams (SST leadership, teachers) to ensure implementation of student supports and accommodations.
• Occasionally communicate with parents of students who receive academic intervention or have an AVS Support Plan to cultivate a strong home-school partnership.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) curricula, assessment tools, and best teaching practices to support, implement, and evaluate differentiated instruction.

Qualifications

• Preferred bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Education or a related field
• Experience working in school environments preferred and/or with tutoring or 1:1 academic support

Skills/Abilities And Attributes

• Strong communication skills and professional ethics are essential
• Team-oriented, with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently
• Excellent time management with an ability to balance multiple projects.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to express ideas clearly and actively listen to others
• Experience reviewing psychoeducational testing, developing related student accommodation plans, and tracking progress over time
• Experience working with elementary-age students and parents preferred
• Commitment to ensuring that recommended student supports/accommodations are accessible and equitable for all students

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Regularly lifting or carrying 1-20 lbs.
• Regular pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, and kneeling
• Regularly climbing stairs
• Regularly sitting or standing for 4-8 hours
• Requires physical presence, work to be performed on campus

Salary

• $350-450 per day, based on experience

NOTICE: This position is not limited to the duties in the job description. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or deleted to meet the needs of Alta Vista School. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Alta Vista School values a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment, and as an Equal Opportunity Employer, AVS does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status legally protected by Federal, State, or Local law.

The Alta Vista School does not discriminate against employees on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status or disability.