Position Purpose: Learning Specialists or Learning Support Teachers provide academic support to students in grades 6-12 who have learning disabilities, medical conditions, Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, executive function challenges or other factors that impact their learning.

Major Responsibilities:

• 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 student’s 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 team and counselors

General Responsibilities:  

• Support and further the school’s 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:

• Demonstrates an understanding of the intellectual, social, and emotional development of student learners

• Able to develop strong and trusting relationships with students
• Able to provide academic support using a variety of strategies or approaches to meet the needs of the student
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related subject

•  A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of the schools  

• Strong teaching ability with a clear enjoyment of working with children and outstanding interpersonal skills 

• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking in English, including excellent verbal and written skills

• Ability to work well with students and colleagues and a willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the RHP community  
• Commitment to equity and inclusion  
• Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the respective academic programs 
• Strong interest in professional development opportunities 
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality 

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 and willingness to attend and work occasional overnight field trips 
• 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 school’s employment opportunities.

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