Learning Specialist (Grades K - 8)

La Scuola International School•San Francisco, CA

8h•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

La Scuola International School is seeking a Learning Specialist for the upcoming academic year to support students in grades K - 8. This role is an integral part of our Student Support Group. The specialist will report to our Director of Student Support & Counseling with a dotted line to Division Heads. The position involves close collaboration with teachers, educational specialists, pedagogical leadership, and administrative team members, including linguists, to ensure each student’s individual needs are met. La Scuola is the world's only Reggio Emilia inspired, International Baccalaureate (Early, Primary and Middle Years) and Italian Language Immersion school. Teachers are supported with robust Professional Development opportunities, and learning is considered a fundamental aspect of the school's culture, extending beyond the classroom.

Requirements

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.
4–7 years of relevant experience; independent or charter school experience preferred.
Strong working knowledge of the IEP, 504, and ISP processes.
Deep understanding of learning differences and evidence-based intervention strategies.
Ability to design and deliver targeted instruction for elementary and middle school students.
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and outside service providers (e.g., speech and language, occupational therapy).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic school environment.
Proactive and professional communication with families and school leadership.
Demonstrated leadership, program development, and problem-solving skills.
High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Commitment to collaboration, continuous professional growth, and student-centered practice.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Work one-on-one, in pairs, or in small groups with students who have diagnosed learning differences or other diagnoses that impact achievement.
Address reading, math, and/or writing skills based on information from teachers and/or testing.
Develop and/or implement specific curriculum, charts, forms, digital tools and games, or other aids to help assigned students learn classroom material in alternate forms.
Address learning strategies, study skills, developmental issues, executive function systems, social and emotional wellness, and other identified problem areas.
Convey to teachers and parents pertinent educational recommendations made in the psycho-educational reports of individual students.
Serve as a liaison between parents, external service providers, and the school. Organize meetings and maintain strong communication.
Create and maintain Student Success Plans for students with learning diagnoses, outlining accommodations and support plans. Work with teachers to support the implementation of the success plans in a variety of contexts.
Fully embrace and embody La Scuola’s mission, vision, and values and promote them to students, staff, other faculty, parents, and members of the outside community.
Be part of the orientation of new and returning parents before the start of the school year to emphasize the responsibilities of parents, teachers, and students.
Counsel students and their families through social challenges as referred by faculty, with the collaboration and support of the Division Head.
Communicate regularly with families and develop a supportive home-school relationship.