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San Francisco University High School · 9 hours ago

Learning Specialist 2

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$100K/yr - $125K/yr

San Francisco University High School is a college preparatory school dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. The Learning Specialist 2 role involves supporting 10th-grade students with learning disabilities, teaching classes on metacognition and neurodiversity, and collaborating with faculty and families to enhance student learning experiences.

Primary/Secondary Education

Responsibilities

Maintain and update individual Student Support Plans for students at UHS who receive accommodations

Assist in helping families, students, and teachers understand the student support plan

Assist students in coordinating their accommodations and communicating these accommodations to teachers

Reach out and assess students referred by teachers, mentors, and administrators who are academically at-risk to determine a plan of action

Proctor test for students who request to test in the Learning Center

Teach metacognition and neurodiversity classes, which include management of peer tutors and supervision of peer tutoring programs

Remain informed of current College Board and ACT requirements; advise families of students with learning plans regarding testing dates, validity of documentation, and application procedures

Apply on behalf of students for accommodations on standardized tests through the College Board and the ACT

Arrange for supervision and proctoring of standardized tests, when needed, and at times on weekends, for students who receive accommodations

Proctor test for students who request to test in the Learning Center

Work closely with the 10th-grade mentors, class dean, and counseling team to support 10th-grade student

Consult with individual faculty upon request, providing support as needed to teachers and mentors regarding the needs of specific students

Develop and conduct professional growth for student-facing adults

Partner with deans to present to 10th-grade families on learning support at UHS, study skills, test prep, and developing student advocacy for learning disabilities

Attend and contribute to committee meetings as assigned, department meetings, and other groups as assigned

Maintain discretion and keep confidential records and relevant documentation of students with learning differences

Maintains physical and digital resources related to learning, neuroscience, and learning differences

Attends and presents at occasional evening and weekend school events

Actively participates in the full life of the school, which can include but is not limited to: mentoring, sponsoring affinity groups, coaching, sponsoring co-curricular clubs, and involvement with our Breakthrough SummerBridge program

Vigorously engage in their own professional development

Establishes community relations by maintaining open dialogue with all of the school’s constituencies

Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s documents

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Special education degreeNeuropsychological evaluationsIEPsAssessmentsStudent-centered educationUniversal Design for LearningGoogle Suite proficiencyCommunication skillsFlexibilityAdaptabilityGrowth mindsetConfidentiality management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Education with a focus on special education, or significant coursework in special education, or a degree in a related field from a four-year college or university

Experience using neuropsychological evaluations, IEPs, and related educational assessment tools to assist with interpreting scores, implementing accommodations, allocating resources, and helping teachers and families understand their students' learning needs

Competence in specific learning and developmental needs of Middle and High School-aged students

A commitment to student-centered education and inclusive classroom practices

Demonstrate an interest in staying current on education and LD research and best practices

Demonstrate knowledge of managing student data with confidentiality

An understanding of and commitment to the school's mission

Demonstrates a growth mindset and openness to feedback

Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the students and the program

Ability to create an active learning environment that supports understanding, passion, and creativity

Demonstrates knowledge and skill to work with students, families, administrators, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds

Demonstrates knowledge and skill in preparing lessons to appeal to a variety of learning styles, needs, and accommodations

Demonstrates skill to use appropriate formative and summative assessments and strategies in the classroom

Commitment to teaching the whole child

A working understanding of UDL, UbD, and Grading for Equity concepts

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all constituents in the school community

Ability to maintain confidential information

Ability and flexibility to use Google Suite, learning management systems, online meeting and conferencing applications, and operating Audio/Visual equipment