Learning Specialist

Learning Specialist

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Lick Wilmerding High School - San Francisco, CA 94112

Overview

Salary Range $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Full-Time Education Level Bachelors Degree Travel Percentage Negligible Category Education

Description

Reports to: Director of Learning Strategies Center

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Salary Range: $85,000 to $110,000 annually

Start Date : Position is open until filled

**The priority deadline is Friday, October 30. Please submit all application materials by this date to be considered in the first round of review.

ABOUT LICK-WILMERDING HIGH SCHOOL:

Lick-Wilmerding High School is a private school with public purpose, serving 560 students in grades 9-12 in San Francisco. Since its founding in 1895 as a vocational school, Lick-Wilmerding High School has built upon a long tradition of valuing and integrating the liberal arts, sciences, technical arts, visual arts and performing arts to offer a robust college-prep curriculum. LWHS has a rich and distinctive academic program, with thriving departments, vibrant student life, and signature initiatives like the Center for Civic Engagement and the Public Purpose Program. Faculty and students are passionate, engaged, and grounded in our core values of belonging, craft, excellence, and optimism.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Learning Specialist supports students at Lick-Wilmerding High School in identifying and addressing academic barriers, developing effective learning strategies, and accessing appropriate accommodations. As a member of the Learning Strategies Center (LSC), this role primarily serves students with diagnosed learning and attentional differences, physical impairments, and medical conditions, while also supporting students seeking to improve their academic performance. This position reports to the Director of the LSC and works closely with the Learning Strategies Coordinator, faculty, and families to coordinate individualized student support, manage accommodated testing, and contribute to LSC programs. This full-time position requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to equitable access to learning.

Key Responsibilities

Student Support

• Manage an ongoing caseload of students, providing individualized support in learning strategies, organization, planning, self-regulation, and self-advocacy.
• Guide students and families through the Learning Plan process, helping students understand their learning needs and access appropriate accommodations.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to coordinate support, monitor student progress, and adjust strategies as needed.
• Support students experiencing academic challenges, including those without diagnosed learning differences, through individual meetings, tutoring, and targeted interventions.
• Develop and facilitate workshops focused on metacognitive, organizational, and self-regulatory strategies.
• Help identify students who may benefit from further evaluation and coordinate with the Director of the LSC regarding assessment resources and referrals.
• Provide academic support across subject areas, drawing on individual areas of expertise.
• Support groups of students during after-school study hall for up to two hours per week.

Accommodated Testing and Proctoring

• Coordinate on-site accommodated assessments, including scheduling, arranging proctor coverage, tracking tests, and managing test request forms.
• Communicate proactively with students, teachers, and proctors about testing arrangements, accommodations, and coverage needs.
• Coordinate accommodations for standardized testing, including PSAT, SAT, and AP exams.
• Share responsibility for proctoring accommodated assessments, including weekend standardized testing as needed.

Learning Strategies Center Programs

• Assist the Director of the LSC in maintaining accurate, confidential student records and managing administrative processes.
• Coordinate with external providers, including tutors, tutoring organizations, and assessment professionals.
• Organize and monitor LSC programs and resources, including peer tutoring, Historical Records Archives, and subject-specific tutoring.
• Contribute ideas for strengthening LSC services and expanding support for the school community.

School Community Engagement

• Attend faculty/staff and community meetings as required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student, family, and employee information.
• Participate in professional development, faculty and staff committees and groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred. Relevant professional experience in special education, learning support, or a related field may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
• Five or more years of experience working directly with students in special education, learning support, or a related field; experience supporting high school students preferred.
• Knowledge of learning and attentional differences and their implications for academic access and student support.
• Ability to interpret psychoeducational evaluations and apply findings to learning strategies and accommodations.
• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning and the social model of disability.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage a student caseload, testing logistics, and detailed administrative responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when working with students, families, and sensitive information.
• Willingness to pursue professional development in equitable and inclusive educational practices.
• Flexibility to adjust work hours to support after-school LSC availability and work occasional weekend days for standardized testing.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BRING:

The ideal candidate brings a deep commitment to working with neurodiverse students and enjoys supporting teenagers from a wide range of backgrounds. They are proactive, highly organized, and flexible in their approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond calmly to challenging situations. They build supportive relationships while maintaining clear, consistent boundaries and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. They are interested in helping students better understand themselves as learners, develop independence, and build the skills to navigate academic challenges. Familiarity with assistive technology, artificial intelligence, and emerging tools that support academic access and learning is a plus.

TO APPLY

In addition to your application, please be prepared to upload the following as two (2) PDFs:

1. Cover letter expressing your interest in the role
2. Resume

Please include three professional references, one of which must be your current or most recent supervisor. References will be contacted in the later stages of the hiring process, with your prior permission.

LWHS is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. LWHS prohibits in all its programs, including hiring and employment practices, discrimination or harassment against any member or group based upon race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition (including pregnancy), genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other category protected under California or federal law, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.