Upper School Learning Specialist 26-27

Head-Royce School • Oakland, CA

4d • $76,600 - $130,998 • Onsite

About The Position

Learning Specialist - starting August 1, 2026 Head-Royce School is seeking an additional Learning Specialist to work in its Upper School division (grades 9-12). The Learning Specialist is a full-time, 10 month position. The Learning Specialist works alongside the other Upper School Learning Specialist. They are supervised by the Interim Head of Upper School. The role of the Learning Specialist is to facilitate the most effective learning environment possible for students. To that end, the Learning Specialist works with students to maximize their learning as well as working with the professional community of teachers and administrators. The Upper School Learning Specialists will divide up the student caseloads.

Requirements

• A desire to connect personally with adolescents.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of equity centered work.
• Strong organizational capacity.
• The ability both to advocate for students and hold them accountable to high standards.
• The capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced and sometimes unpredictable environment.
• A willingness and flexibility to learn about new aspects of the school and community.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and openness to feedback.
• Active participant in professional development in order to keep abreast of developments in the field and new research.
• Patience, empathy, kindness, and resilience - and a sense of humor!
• Bachelor’s Degree with Graduate Degree preferred.
• 5 years minimum experience in learning support or related field.
• Experience reading and interpreting and summarizing Psychoeducational, Neuropsychological, or Psychiatric reports.
• Teaching and/or tutoring experience, work with students with mild to moderate learning differences.
• Understanding and support of Head-Royce’s core values with strong emphasis on equity and community.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees/certification in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage student caseload for two grades, including writing student learning plans.
• Work with teachers, students, and families to implement accommodations and track student progress.
• Coordinate on and off campus tutoring services for students receiving tuition assistance.
• Support students in executive functioning and study skills.
• Responsible for filing standardized testing applications.
• Co-advise family and student advocacy work related to neurodiversity, including the Learning Differences Parent Network (LDN) and the Neurodiversity Affinity/Alliance student group (NDA), approximately three or four evening events a year with occasional evening or weekend responsibilities).
• Collaborate in professional development for Head-Royce faculty.
• Cross-divisional collaboration for transitions from Middle School and for K-12 learning support alignment.
• Admissions committee work (including reading files and following up with applicant families).

What This Job Offers

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