Job Description

La Scuola International School is the only Reggio Emilia inspired, International Baccalaureate (Early, Primary and Middle Years) and Italian Language Immersion school in the world. Teachers are researchers and are supported with robust Professional Development opportunities throughout the year.

Learning is a part of everything that we do, not just what happens in the classroom. While our school experience is rooted in highly regarded curricula, the magic of La Scuola is more than what we teach. It is how we teach and learn, which is truly a way of living, thinking, and interacting with the world. To learn more, please visit us at www.lascuolasf.org.

Founded: 2002

Number of students: 465

Locations: San Francisco, Silicon Valley and Milano, Italy

La Scuola International School is an independent non-profit school accredited by NAIS, CAIS, WASC and CIS and is one of two Italian schools recognized by the Italian government in the United States.

La Scuola seeks a Learning Specialist for the upcoming academic year to support students in grades 4 - 8 and who will be an integral part of our Student Support Group. The specialist will report to our Director of Student Support & Counseling with a dotted line to Division Heads, collaborating closely with teachers, educational specialists, pedagogical leadership and administrative team members who work closely with linguists to ensure we are meeting each student’s individual needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one, in pairs, or in small groups with students who have diagnosed learning differences or other diagnoses that impact achievement.
• Address reading, math, and/or writing skills based on information from teachers and/or testing.
• Develop and/or implement specific curriculum, charts, forms, digital tools and games, or other aids to help assigned students learn classroom material in alternate forms.
• Address learning strategies, study skills, developmental issues, executive function systems, social and emotional wellness, and other identified problem areas.
• Convey to teachers and parents pertinent educational recommendations made in the psycho-educational reports of individual students.
• Serve as a liaison between parents, external service providers, and the school. Organize meetings and maintain strong communication.
• Create and maintain Student Success Plans for students with learning diagnoses, outlining accommodations and support plans. Work with teachers to support the implementation of the success plans in a variety of contexts.
• Other duties as noted by the school.

School Community

• Fully embrace and embody La Scuola’s mission, vision, and values and promote. them to students, staff, other faculty, parents, and members of the outside community.
• Deep belief in La Scuola’s mission, values, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Be part of the orientation of new and returning parents before the start of the school year to emphasize the responsibilities of parents, teachers, and students.
• Maintain positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families, and colleagues.
• Counsel students and their families through social challenges as referred by faculty, with the collaboration and support of the Division Head.
• Communicate regularly with families and develop a supportive home-school relationship.

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree in Special Education, Learning Disabilities, Reading & Literacy, School Psychology, or a related field.
• Certification in Educational Therapy, Special Education, or equivalent advanced training in learning differences (including ADHD and emotional disorders) required.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience; independent or charter school experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of the IEP, 504, and ISP processes.
• Training in structured literacy programs such as Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, or Lindamood-Bell preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish and English required.

Core Competencies

• Deep understanding of learning differences and evidence-based intervention strategies.
• Ability to design and deliver targeted instruction for elementary and middle school students.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and outside service providers (e.g., speech and language, occupational therapy).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic school environment.
• Proactive and professional communication with families and school leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership, program development, and problem-solving skills.
• High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Commitment to collaboration, continuous professional growth, and student-centered practice.

Additional Information

Start date: August 1, 2026

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 annual salary for this full time role based on qualifications and experience

How to Apply: Refer to the Employment Opportunities within and apply online. Please include a cover letter sharing your background and interest and your résumé (translated into English) as a first step. Applicants should be prepared to share three professional references.

Final candidates will need to pass both Criminal Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance and a physical exam, and provide a recent copy of a negative TB test and other immunization records.