If you are passionate about college preparatory alternative education models, mastery learning, and special education, this is the job for you! Tilden Preparatory School has open enrollment all year and the demand for classes and instructors increases as the year progresses. We are always looking for talented teachers who are passionate about working with middle and high school students in a 1:1 or small group setting.

Position Details

Full Time

We are looking for a passionate educator to serve as our Learning Specialist on the Albany campus full-time.

Minimum Requirements

• Special Education Teaching Credential REQUIRED
• Bachelor's Degree;
• Ability to report to work in person.
• Enthusiasm and positive spirit, especially with teens.
• Teaching/tutoring experience preferred.

About Tilden Prep

We are a small, innovative, WASC-accredited middle and high school with campuses in Albany and Walnut Creek. We offer U.C.-approved courses one-to-one and in small groups. Our students cover the full range, from students who want to accelerate, to students who need to go at a slower pace for a variety of reasons.

Work Culture

We are invested in creating a welcoming, enjoyable, inclusive community for our teachers. Teachers who do best at Tilden have the combination of subject-matter expertise in their area, enjoy working with teens, and can teach a range of learning styles. We provide ongoing training and support to help you succeed with every student. If you join our faculty, you will be joining a group of vibrant, capable, and very caring people.

Learning Specialist Position Responsibilities

• This position reports to the Director and Head of School and responsibilities include serving as a case manager for our students with diagnosed learning disabilities and as a consultant for faculty and students when learning issues arise
• Instruct courses at Tilden Preparatory School, including Executive Functioning, Study Support, Writing Skills, and additional classes as directed by the Heads of School and the Director.
• Review neuropsychological and psycho-educational evaluations and interpret findings for students, families, and teachers;
• Determine what accommodations, if any, the school will provide to support the student;
• Maintain and update Individual Student Support Plans for students at Tilden Prep who receive accommodations;
• Assist students to coordinate their accommodations and communicate these accommodations to teachers;
• Provide ongoing monitoring and support of students with learning differences throughout their time at Tilden Prep;
• Maintain discretion and keep confidential records and relevant documentation of students with learning differences;
• In collaboration with the Director and Heads of School, monitor and develop policies related to academic accommodations at Tilden Prep;
• Consult with individual faculty upon request, providing support as needed to teachers and mentors regarding the needs of specific students;
• Stay abreast of best practices in the field of learning differences to inform Tilden and make recommendations as needed;
• 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;
• Work closely with the Heads of School and Department Heads to support the professional growth of the faculty in the area of learning, neurodiversity, and adolescent brain development;
• Identify and instruct students in the use of appropriate assistive technologies, such as smart pens, apps, speech-to-text or text-to-speech software, and other resources;
• Collaborate with teachers to help them understand and apply metacognitive strategies for enhancing student learning
• Be available to Tilden students for direct consultation regarding study skills, test taking, organization, and time management;
• Maintain physical and digital resources related to learning, neuroscience, and learning differences for student information
• Support the maintenance of student learning profiles at the beginning of the school year and during the year for transfers
• Maintain SST (Student Support Team) tracking spreadsheets and related online/hard copy student folders at the beginning of the school year
• Support admissions, as requested, with transfer applicant assessments and reading through students’ admissions files to provide additional perspective
• Periodically provide 10-15 minute professional development talks at staff meetings
• As requested, conduct in-class observations for students in the SST process and attend parent meetings for those students as needed.
• Fulfill other duties as specified by the Director or Heads of School

Qualifications

• REQUIRED - Special Education Teaching Credential
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or other educational requirements listed on the job description
• Requisite skills commensurate with the position

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

License/Certification:

• Special Education Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Albany, CA 94706 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Albany, CA 94706: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person