Learning Specialist

Drew School • San Francisco, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Drew School is seeking a Learning Specialist to join their Learning Support Program, which focuses on helping neurodiverse students develop self-awareness, self-advocacy, executive functioning, and metacognition for academic success and independence. The Learning Specialist will work directly with students, faculty, staff, and parents. This role includes global case management and targeted intervention for a small number of students through a 1:1 tutoring program, focusing on reading comprehension and the writing process, as well as executive function skills. The position is based in the Herbst Learning Center (HLC) and reports to the Director of Learning Support. It is a 10-month, in-person, exempt position with a salary range of $75,000 - $105,000.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Learning Disabilities, Special Education, or Educational Psychology. Candidates with a master's in other fields and significant experience as a Learning Specialist or Educational Therapist will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years in learning support, preferably with middle and/or high school students.
• Proven experience reading and interpreting psychoeducational, neuropsychological, and psychiatric reports.
• Background in diagnostic or remediation clinical work, with experience teaching or tutoring students with mild-to-moderate learning disabilities.
• Demonstrated experience in executive function skill development and project management coaching.
• Experience coaching and working side-by-side with teachers to implement differentiation and support strategies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Google Workspace.
• Robust organizational skills and the ability to manage a caseload effectively.
• Equity-Minded: Culturally competent and deeply committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Student-Centered: Genuinely enjoys working with teenagers and understands their unique developmental needs.
• Growth-Oriented: Self-reflective, open to feedback, and committed to professional growth.
• Collaborative: Thrives in a team environment and builds strong relationships with both students and adults.

Responsibilities

• Manages student Learning Plans, reviewing them annually for accuracy and drafting new plans when updated documentation is presented.
• Meets with students at an identified cadence based on grade level and support needs to work toward articulated outcomes in executive function, self-advocacy, and metacognition.
• Works directly with teachers to support neurodiverse students through classroom observations, coaching on differentiation strategies, and behavior management.
• Provides individualized consultation to families in support of neurodiverse students.
• Liaises with in-school tutors, school counselors, and outside providers as needed.
• Participates in weekly Student Support Team meetings with HLC Learning Specialists and school leadership.
• Conducts 40-minute 1:1 tutoring sessions with a designated cohort of students for the school year.
• Supports students with reading comprehension strategies.
• Supports students in developing efficiency within the writing process, including brainstorming, drafting, revision, and editing.
• Supports executive function skill development through coaching for project management.
• Proctors separate-setting testing for students with Learning Plans as scheduling allows.
• Proctors PSAT extended-time testing in October (during the school day).
• Proctors SAT testing for students with school-based accommodations 1–2x per year as needed (during the school day).
• Collaborates with the Director of Learning Support to plan and facilitate professional development for faculty and educational offerings for parents.
• Attends Back to School Night (September) and two Admissions Open Houses (Fall).

Benefits

• A complete health benefits package, including 100% employer-paid health coverage for the employee’s base plan and 40% employer-paid coverage for dependents.
• A 403(b) retirement savings plan with matching contributions up to 6% of the employee’s salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level