Learning Specialist, Upper Division

Stevenson School is a PK-12 co-educational, college-preparatory, boarding and day school with enrollment of 750 students on two campuses in beautiful Central Coast California. The Upper Division campus (Grades 9-12) is located in Pebble Beach. The Lower/Middle Divisions Campus (Grades PK-8) is in nearby Carmel-by-the-Sea. Stevenson is a mission-driven school that aims to help students shape joyful lives while instilling a passion for learning and achievement to prepare them for success in school and beyond. 

Stevenson School is seeking a Learning Specialist, Upper Division, for a July 1, 2026 start date. The Learning Specialist will join a growing team that currently consists of a Director of Learning Support and Learning Specialist. This team collaborates to support our students' well-being by identifying and responding to their academic needs through short- and long-term attention. The position seeks to improve students’ skills and tools needed for academic success at Stevenson and beyond. 

This is a full-time, 10-month per year, non-exempt position with summer project work in preparation for the next school year, as directed by the director of learning support and head of the upper division. 

Essential Responsibilities: 

Student Support

• Develop, customize, and update academic support plans for identified students in partnership with the director of learning support.
• Manage academic support plans with regular student achievement and progress assessments, including timely check-ins with teachers, parents, guardians, and outside specialists. Document all meetings, noting progress and modifications to plans accordingly.
• Partner with teachers, families, administrators, and specialists to create and communicate plans for student support.
• Develop and deliver curriculum for small-group support classes that emphasize increasing executive function and academic self-esteem.
• Make referrals for outside evaluations.

Administrative Support

• Analyze student learning evaluations and determine appropriate accommodations and needs, maintaining all related records.
• Report regularly to academic leadership on individual academic support plans.
• Assist in the admissions process for the testing, interviewing, and evaluating of applicants for enrollment.
• Support the process of reviewing testing for new incoming students each summer, providing pre-meetings with incoming families.

Faculty Support

• Provide relevant faculty training.
• Engage in classroom observations.
• Identify, implement, and document accommodations, meeting with teachers and advisors to discuss accommodation plans as needed.
• Support classroom teachers in identifying effective approaches, as needed. 

• Develop and implement a curriculum for the study skills courses. In partnership with the learning specialist, share instruction responsibility for teaching the study skills courses, which emphasize increasing executive function and academic self-esteem. 
• Meet with the academic support team regularly to discuss student needs and strategies.
• Work with the associate head of the upper division and the department heads to update school policy regarding accommodations.
• Coordinate and submit accommodation requests for College Board and ACT products.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in education and experience; Master's Degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with students who are neurodiverse; experience in assessing, implementing, and overseeing accessibility plans in an educational setting preferred.
• Ability to provide direct academic support to students as well as coordinate support with campus constituents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and expertise in planning, implementing, and evaluating student service/accommodation programs in an academic environment.
• The ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse groups, including students from around the world and from underrepresented groups. 

The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $105,000 based on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, Stevenson offers a substantial benefits package including retirement plan contributions, a menu of Anthem medical plans with generous premium coverage provided by the School, vision and dental group plans, and support of ongoing professional development. Stevenson offers housing and fuel stipends for eligible employees. Meals are provided throughout the day when school is in session.

In keeping with Stevenson’s core values, we seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Stevenson is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Interested candidates are invited to use the link provided to submit a resume and cover letter to: Human Resources at Stevenson School