Learning Specialist

Job Summary Stanbridge Academy is seeking a qualified Learning Specialist to join our K-12 school community.

The Learning Specialist is our school liaison with school district IEP's and our faculty. Training and ongoing support of our faculty is an integral part of the position. Reporting to the Head of School, the Learning Specialist works closely with faculty to offer support and training on use of best practice for modifying student work in the classroom. We seek an energetic, engaging individual to join our team.

Essential Functions:

Develop and teach engaging intervention lessons Develop and deliver presentations to staff on effective differentiation of curriculum Communicate effectively with school districts to support our participation in the IEP process Entering information into the SIES system and act as the liaison between Stanbridge and public school districts Collaborate with faculty, specialists and administrators to meet the needs of our students

Qualifications and desired characteristics:

? CA. Teaching credential in Special Education/or Learning Specialist ? Demonstrated ability of managing student data with confidentiality ? Excellent listening, speaking and written communication skills ? Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively ? Openness to feedback and improvement ? Commitment to supporting and furthering developing a strengths-based approach to learning support at Stanbridge Academy

Stanbridge Academy is a caring, inclusive K-12 school for students with mild to moderate learning differences and social communication disorders. We use an individualized, whole student approach so that students thrive and develop their academic, social, and emotional capabilities to their fullest potential.??Stanbridge Academy incorporates and models strong values of personal and shared responsibility, respect, inclusion and compassion, where every student is heard and celebrated.??

Salary competitive and commensurate with experience. Comprehen Job Description / Essential Elements Learning Specialist Stanbridge Academy is a private school in San Mateo serving K-12 students with mildmoderate learning differences. We seek a resource specialist to provide classroom support to students, professional support to our teachers, and administrative support to the school. The successful candidate will be creative, knowledgeable in the field of special education and learning support, highly organized, and deeply committed to helping students who struggle in school. Stanbridge is a supportive environment that values innovation, professional development, and collaboration. We seek a team-player who shares those values. The responsibilities of the resource specialist include: individual learning support to students; classroom support to teachers as they individualize and refine their approach given a student’s learning profile; oversight of IEPs and relationships with school districts; and modeling innovative practice across the program.

Requirements for this position:

• Four years of successful experience as a teacher in a classroom that serves student with special needs
• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field
• Strong familiarity with special education practices and the IEP process in
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• Extensive background in one or more specific areas of instruction: reading, writing, mathematics, speech and language development, etc.
• A tolerant, measured approach to students

Preferred for this position:

• Mild-moderate education specialist credential
• Master’s degree in special education or a related field
• A familiarity with positive behavioral supports

Requirements / Qualifications Need Current Ed Specialist Credential Resume References Comments and Other Information We are offering a $5,000 sign on bonus for qualified candidates who start by January 3, 2027.