The Learning Specialist ensures students with documented learning needs receive appropriate academic support and accommodations through collaboration, advocacy, and education. Key duties involve reviewing evaluations, conducting student check-ins, coordinating accommodations between all parties, and leading professional development for faculty.
Requirements summary
Required qualifications include teaching experience and a bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field, though a master's degree or Educational Therapist certification is preferred. Candidates should preferably have experience as a high school learning specialist, reviewing testing, and developing accommodation plans.
The purpose of this position is to ensure that students with documented learning needs receive appropriate, consistent, and effective academic support and accommodations. Through collaboration, advocacy, and education, this position strengthens the school’s capacity to support diverse learners and fosters an inclusive academic environment where all students can thrive.
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About Providence High School
Providence High School is an independent Catholic school. “Independent" means we are autonomous in what and how we teach, while our unique Catholic identity, mission, and values are rooted in the heritage of our foundresses, the Sisters of Providence.
Our intimate campus, shared with Providence St.
Joseph Medical Center, in the heart of the entertainment industry, is filled with joy, learning, and a commitment to equity, justice, and wellbeing.
Students are both challenged and well-supported to grow intellectually, morally, and spiritually.
We are intentionally different – operating at the intersection of tradition and innovation – and we invite you to experience for yourself what it means to be a Providence Pioneer.
Employment Status: ☐ Full-Time
Work Location: ☐ On-Site – Burbank, CA
Schedule Expectations: [Days, hours, evening/weekend expectations if applicable]
*Final compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate’s years of relevant experience, education, internal equity considerations and organizational needs. Please note that compensation will be prorated based on the employee’s date of hire and Department of Labor (DOL) classification, including but not limited to full-time, part-time, exempt, or non-exempt status. All compensation is subject to applicable deductions and withholdings in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Nothing in this job posting shall be construed as a guarantee of any specific wage, benefit, or term of employment.
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Professional Development Opportunities
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Tuition Remission
Retirement Plan Participation
School Holidays
Mission & Values Alignment
Providence High School is committed to fostering a community grounded in
Compassion
Dignity
Justice
Excellence
Integrity
Employees are expected to demonstrate these values in interactions with students, families, colleagues, and the broader community.
Essential
Duties & Responsibilities
Student support
This includes, but is not limited to the following:
Reviewing psycho-educational evaluations to assist in developing individual Accommodations Plans for students with documented eligibility
Conducting 1:1 check-ins with individual students to monitor academic progress as well as to assist in prioritizing assignments (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly as determined by need)
Scheduling and proctoring assessments for those students eligible for extended time on assessments
Acting as the liaison between parents/guardians, students, and teachers to ensure that student accommodations are being followed as intended
Maintaining confidential records of students with documented learning challenges
Serving as the SSD Coordinator between the school and CollegeBoard.
Connecting with all new families whose children meet Providence’s documented eligibility for accommodations
Teacher support
• Providing Professional Development –
1. creating and presenting professional development on a variety of topics, not limited to topics regarding neurodivergence 2. enlisting the expertise of allied professionals knowledgeable in specific relevant fields to present to our faculty and staff
Maintaining continuous contact and assistance with teachers regarding specific students
Assisting teachers to better understand various students’ challenges and how these challenges impact student performance and behavior
Parent/Guardian support
Guiding parents/guardians through the evaluation process either within the private sector or the public school system
Meeting with parents/guardians to demystify their students’ learning challenges, to discuss their students’ academic progress and success, and to suggest the need for educational assessment
Prior to the beginning of the school year as part of the onboarding process, speaking with parents/guardians of incoming students who meet documented eligibility
Allied professionals
Acting as liaison between allied professionals, school district personnel, parents/guardians (sending transcripts, arranging for on-campus visitations, tracking teacher completion of questionnaires)
Maintaining relationships and communicating with allied professions such as educational psychologists, educational therapists, psychotherapists
Additional responsibilities
As a member of the Counseling Department, attending Departmental meetings, Student Success Team meetings, and Personal Support meetings
Constant coordination with counselors about students on mutual caseloads
Provide input to the Admissions Committee regarding potential students
Required
It is preferred that applicants have teaching experience and a bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field. A master’s degree and/or Educational Therapist certification or coursework is preferred.
Candidates preferably have experience serving as a learning specialist in a high school. It is also preferred that candidates have experience reviewing psychoeducational testing, developing student accommodation plans, and tracking progress over time. This role will also lead professional development for teachers to support student learning and potentially small groups of students in workshop format.
The candidate should be a self-starter, very knowledgeable in his/her teaching field, flexible, and passionate about educating young adults. The candidate should be a skilled communicator in guiding the student support team towards determining shared goals: students, parents/guardians, teachers, counselors, administration, and outside experts. The candidate should be committed to developing and practicing cultural competence in their role.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Communication skills
Organizational abilities
Cultural competency / student engagement
Collaboration
Professional judgment
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.
Work Environment
At Providence High School, equity, inclusion, and social justice are core to our mission. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and embrace difference for the benefit of our students, families, faculty, and staff. Our goal is to create a diverse learning community where every employee is known, cared for, supported, and retained. As such, Providence is committed to maintaining a responsive and inclusive workplace free of discrimination, harassment, violence, and any other abusive conduct. Mindful of our mission to be expressions of God's healing love, we employ and support people of any race, ancestry or national origin, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran or military status, citizenship, or any other applicable legally protected status with all the rights and privileges generally accorded or made available to all employees of the school.
Background Check & Compliance Requirements
Employment is contingent upon
Live Scan fingerprint clearance & CPR/First Aid
TB Testing clearance
Safe Environment training via VIRTUS
Background Check
Child abuse/mandated reporting training
Onboarding documents and compliance with school policies and student safeguarding protocols
Providence High School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Providence High School is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodations during the application process should contact
Market context
California learning specialist roles stay competitive
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