Junior High Learning Support Specialist

Marin Montessori School • San Rafael, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Marin Montessori School is seeking an experienced, collaborative Learning Support Specialist to support students in its Junior High program in San Rafael, California. This part-time, non-exempt role supports approximately 15–20 students through direct academic and executive functioning assistance, individualized support planning, teacher collaboration, and communication with families and other specialists as appropriate.

The Specialist reviews IEPs, 504 plans, psychoeducational evaluations, and neuropsychological assessments, then translates relevant findings into practical Student Support Plans, classroom accommodations, learning strategies, and interventions. The role includes approximately 8 hours per week of individual, small-group, and classroom-based student support and 6–8 hours per week of planning and coordination, including case management, teacher consultation, family communication, progress monitoring, and documentation.

The position is based at the Junior High campus and is scheduled for two days per week, approximately 14–16 hours weekly. The appointment runs immediately through May 14, 2027. The hourly rate is $75–$100, depending on qualifications and experience, with total compensation capped at $30,000 for the remainder of the 2026–2027 school year. The role may expand to up to full-time in the 2027–2028 school year, depending on program needs, available funding, and mutual interest.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in special education, education, psychology, learning sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in educational therapy, special education, learning support coordination, or a related field.
• Familiarity with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, processing differences, and executive functioning challenges.
• Ability to interpret formal assessments and develop clear, practical strategies for students and teachers.
• Strong organizational, written communication, and case management skills.
• A compassionate, strengths-based approach to working with students and families.
• Understanding of adolescent development and a commitment to fostering student independence.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree or specialized training in learning support or educational therapy.
• Experience in independent schools or Montessori education.
• Familiarity with assistive technology and evidence-based learning interventions.
• Montessori experience is welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor actionable Student Support Plans for approximately 15–20 students.
• Review formal assessments and translate relevant findings into practical classroom accommodations, learning strategies, and interventions.
• Provide individual, small-group, and classroom-based academic and executive functioning support, including assistance with reading, writing, organization, planning, task initiation, sustained attention, and follow-through.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement support strategies, address barriers to learning, and promote consistency across classrooms.
• Monitor student progress and adjust support strategies as needed.
• Communicate with families, school leadership, and outside specialists to coordinate student support.
• Help students develop self-awareness, self-advocacy, and skills for increasingly independent learning.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and protect the confidentiality of student information.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Junior High learning support program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level