Learning Specialist

Bentley School • Lafayette, CA

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About The Position

Bentley School is a K-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two campuses in Oakland (K-8) and Lafayette (9-12), California. Founded in 1920, Bentley School's legacy of excellence in teaching and learning maximizes student success in college and throughout their lives. Bentley is an inclusive community that shares a vision of academic achievement, balance, and the cultivation of character. Engaging in continual reflection, re-assessment, and pursuit of mission-driven pedagogical practices, Bentley faculty members maintain a growth mindset by observing and learning from each other and participating in robust professional development. Teachers are expected to align unequivocally with student growth and success, establishing pedagogical objectives that are consistent with students’ development, reflecting high expectations along with demonstrated flexibility based on student achievement. Beyond the classroom, Bentley faculty members participate meaningfully in aspects of student and campus life serving as role models of compassion, respect, justice, and inclusivity as citizens of the world. While this position could be located at either campus, our current need is for our Upper School campus providing support to the 9-12th grade students.
Bentley School seeks a self-motivated Learning Specialist to play an integral role on our Lafayette campus. The successful candidate will align unequivocally with student growth and success, maintaining a growth mindset and participating in robust professional development. This role involves supporting students with identified learning and attention differences while serving as a vital liaison between families, faculty, and outside providers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education or Special Education preferred.
• Certification in Educational Therapy or demonstrated experience tutoring adolescents with diagnosed learning disabilities.
• 3–5 years of experience in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Proven ability to interpret neuropsychological evaluations and IEPs.
• Experience assisting students with executive function challenges across multiple subject areas.
• Proficiency in assistive technology tools and educational technology.
• Strong written and verbal communication for report writing and parent conferences.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and professional integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Education or Special Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Case Management & Advocacy: Manage a student caseload, including writing and maintaining dynamic student learning support plans.
• Divide student caseloads effectively to ensure personalized support.
• Executive Functioning Support: Provide direct support to students in developing essential executive functioning, study skills, and academic accountability.
• Neurodiversity Advocacy: Co-advise family and student advocacy work related to neurodiversity, potentially including student affinity groups or parent networks.
• Instructional Consultation: Serve as a consultant to faculty regarding differentiated curriculum and strategies to address specific learning differences.
• Testing Coordination: Manage standardized testing applications and coordinate schedules for accommodations.
• Cross-Divisional Collaboration: Participate in K-12 learning support alignment and collaborate on transitions for students moving from Middle School to Upper School.
• Admissions Engagement: Support the Admissions team by reading applicant files and assisting with transfer student assessments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time