La Scuola International School

Education

LearningSpecialist(GradesK8)

$90–110k San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Learning Specialist (Grades K - 8) at La Scuola International School. Skills: Learning differences, Intervention strategies, Student support. Work with students with diagnosed learning differences. Address reading, math, and/or writing skills”

Industry & Context.

Education
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

Criminal Justice Department Fingerprint Clearance, Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance, Physical exam, Negative TB test, Immunization records

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master's degree in Special Education, Learning Disabilities, Reading & Literacy, School Psychology, or a related field, Certification in Educational Therapy, Special Education, or equivalent advanced training in learning differences (including ADHD and emotional disorders) required

Nice to Have

4–7 years of relevant independent or charter school experience preferred, Training in structured literacy programs such as Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, or Lindamood-Bell preferred, Fluency in Spanish and English preferred

What You'll Do.

Work with students with diagnosed learning differences

and/or writing skills

Develop curriculum aids

Implement curriculum aids

Address learning strategies

Address developmental issues

Address executive function systems

Address social wellness

Address emotional wellness

Convey educational recommendations to teachers

Convey educational recommendations to parents

Serve as liaison between parents and school

Serve as liaison between external providers and school

Organize meetings with parents and providers

Maintain communication with parents and providers

Create Student Success Plans

Maintain Student Success Plans

Work with teachers to support plan implementation

Embody school's mission

Embody school's vision

Embody school's values

Promote mission to students

Promote mission to staff

Promote mission to faculty

Promote mission to parents

Promote mission to community

Participate in parent orientation

Maintain professional relationships with students

Maintain professional relationships with families

Maintain professional relationships with colleagues

Counsel students through social challenges

Counsel families through social challenges

Communicate regularly with families

Develop home-school relationship

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Student Support Group; Teachers; Educational specialists; Pedagogical leadership; Administrative team members; Linguists; Division Heads; External service providers; Multidisciplinary teams

Communication Scope

Professional communication; Parent communication; Family communication

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