Academic Learning Support and Reading Specialist Teacher

Position Purpose : Learning Support Teachers provide academic support to students in grades 5-12 who have learning challenges that impact their learning. Reading Interventionists provide remedial support in English language arts for struggling readers.

Learning Support Essential Functions:

• Provide individualized academic support in conjunction with classroom curriculum
• With support from the student support leads, develop a support plan based on information from the student's psychoeducational profile incorporating appropriate strategies, techniques and accommodations
• Develop students study, organizational, and test taking skills through ongoing reinforcement of techniques
• Develop and implement executive functioning strategies and support and maintain data regarding executive functioning skills
• Maintain close communication with teachers, parents, and outside professionals to create a team approach to support student
• Work with student and parents to demystify students regarding their learning strengths and weaknesses
• Help students develop self-advocacy skills
• Support school community, students and parents in navigating the learning process for students with learning challenges
• Develop and implement social emotional learning strategies, conflict resolution, and anxiety management in conjunction with the WEB (Wellness, Equity, Belonging) team and counselors

Reading Interventionist Essential Functions:

• Assess middle school students reading comprehension, fluency, phonics, vocabulary
• Keep running records of student progress
• Plan evidence based reading strategies to support struggling readers
• Meet with students 1-1 or in small groups to provide intensive and individualized reading interventions

General Responsibilities:

• Support and further the schools mission, vision, and values
• Actively engage in the life of the school and participate in related teaching duties, as needed
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students
• Teach up to 2 blocks, as assigned by the Head of School

Other Considerations:

• Annual Salary Range: $63,169 - $85,269
• Start Date: August 1, 2026

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in education or related subject
• 3 years + experience working with students with varying learning profiles
• Ability to provide academic support using a variety of strategies or approaches to meet the needs of the student
• Understanding of the intellectual, social, and emotional development of student learners
• Ability to develop strong and trusting relationships with students while maintaining professional boundaries
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Growth mindset

Preferred Qualifications:

• Credential or Masters Degree in Special Education or a related field (such as Literacy, Educational Therapy, or ABA)
• Advanced degree or certifications relating to child development and learning styles

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Willingness and ability to work in a highly-demanding environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
• Ability to travel safely and comfortably across a campus
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs
• Work primarily in a traditional, climate-controlled classroom environment and work intermittently in outside weather conditions consistent with San Pedro weather

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: No person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability/handicap, or religion, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in the schools employment opportunities.