Upper School Learning Specialist: Literacy & Intervention

Francis-Parker-School; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

TIAA retirement benefits

Job summary

Francis Parker School in San Diego, California seeks an Upper School Learning Specialist to support students with identified learning differences through targeted literacy and instructional interventions.

The role collaborates with the Head of Student Success and Wellness, teachers, counselors, and external specialists to develop individualized learning profiles and ensure students meet grade-level standards.

Qualifications

• Has significant experience within a thriving Learning Specialist Program and/or experience building a Learning Specialist program.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Teacher Certification (including special education).
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience, with a literacy focus.
• Extensive coursework and experience in special education or educational therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provides small-group or one-on-one instruction to students performing below expectations in reading comprehension, written expression and other literacy skills.
• Uses diagnostic and formative assessments to identify learning needs, inform instruction, monitor progress and adjust intervention strategies.
• Creates an individualized learning profile (LP) for each student requiring specialized instructional support.
• Delivers targeted interventions aligned with the student’s learning profile, classroom instruction, state, national, and content area standards.
• Co-facilitates Student Support Team meetings and implements protocols for determining who will receive additional support.
• Communicates student progress with families and coordinates scheduling for observations and meetings with outside providers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multicultural competency

Assessment skills

Technology knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Master’s degree preferred

Professional Teacher Certification

Special education certification

Job description

Francis Parker School in San Diego, California seeks an Upper School Learning Specialist to support students with identified learning differences through targeted literacy and instructional interventions.

The role collaborates with the Head of Student Success and Wellness, teachers, counselors, and external specialists to develop individualized learning profiles and ensure students meet grade-level standards.