Learning Specialist 2

At San Francisco University High School we believe that the deepest learning requires collaboration among people who embody a diversity of backgrounds beliefs experiences and order to build and sustain a community that is comprised of a wide range of social and cultural identities we must continually engage in furthering our self-knowledge equity literacy and ability to communicate effectively across differences. We challenge ourselves to do this work on both a personal and institutional level recognizing that our community is part of a larger and more complex world.

San Francisco University High School is a college preparatory school. We seek teachers who are thoroughly educated in their disciplines who are devoted to the love of learning and who will contribute to the schools invigorating intellectual climate. Throughout the school we seek to hire adults who are stimulating and supportive in their work with students and who share our belief in the moral and educational value of diversity.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under minimal supervision supports 10th-grade students with learning disabilities or academic challenges teaches metacognition and neurodiversity classes to all 10th-graders and works with families teachers and mentors in supporting students with learning differences. The role involves significant collaboration with mentors deans and faculty to ensure a smooth transition to high school for all students.

10th-grade student support:

• Student Support Plans:
  • Maintain and update individual Student Support Plans for students at UHS who receive accommodations;
  • When necessary 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

11th and 12th-grade student support

• 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

Collaboration

• 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

General:

• 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 schools constituencies
• Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the schools documents
• Since safety and security are everyones responsibility take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students faculty staff equipment materials and facilities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors 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 is required
• Coursework or professional development in curriculum and instruction or an education degree preferred

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• 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 schools 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

If you are interested in being a candidate please prepare a résumé and cover letter expressing your interest and expertise for the position. Please submit all materials using the online application.

NON-DISCRIMINATION

San Francisco University High School is an equal-opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race color creed gender religion marital status registered domestic partner status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition including genetic characteristics sexual orientation or any other consideration made unlawful by federal state or local laws.

SALARY

Salary is based on a scale that is tied to years of relevant experience. The salary range for this role is $100000 - $125000.