Interim 3rd-5th Grade Learning Specialist

Town School for Boys•San Francisco, CA

2d•$80,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Town School for Boys is seeking a collaborative and experienced educator to serve as an interim third- to fifth-grade Learning Specialist for the remainder of the 2026–27 school year. The role provides specialized support to students, faculty, and families, with a focus on academic programs for students with neurodiverse profiles and students requiring intervention. The position works across the Lower and Upper School Divisions as part of the Learning Services Team, alongside a director and two other Learning Specialists serving K–2 and grades 6–8. The Learning Specialist also partners with faculty and parents to help ensure learning differences and intervention strategies are understood and supported throughout the school community. Town School for Boys is a K–8 all-boys independent school in San Francisco with approximately 420 students. The school describes its faculty and staff as warm, collegial, and dedicated to its mission and values.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Special Education, Educational Therapy, a Special Education Certificate, or equivalent.
Three years of experience directly serving children with learning differences or other special needs in a school setting.
Expertise in assessment, differentiation, and case management.
Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment.
Ability to plan effective one-to-one or small-group instruction.
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to use technology to enhance the learning experience.
Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
Commitment to the school’s mission, values, and vision.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training in remedial programs.
Experience with literacy work and/or supporting students in reading and writing.
Knowledge and comfort supporting middle school mathematics.
Background or knowledge in Social Studies content.
Technical and computer skills required for job performance.
Experience teaching in diverse learning communities.

Responsibilities

Identify students in need of academic support in consultation with faculty and administration.
Provide direct academic support to identified students in one-to-one, small-group, or whole-group settings.
Maintain and update students’ learning profiles.
Collaborate with faculty to modify curricula and implement instructional techniques that reach all learners.
Help teachers design and implement strategies and accommodations for individual students’ learning needs.
Facilitate communication among families, the school, and outside service providers or agencies to support students.
Conduct formal and informal screenings and assessments.
Provide intervention support for specific skills to individual students.
Help students develop effective learning strategies that promote academic improvement.
Participate in the Student Referral Process.
Attend and actively participate in Student Support Team, grade-level, and Learning Services Department meetings.
Collaborate with the Learning Services team to provide professional development that supports teachers’ understanding and application of differentiated instruction and best practices for supporting all learners.