What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning Specialist position at Lycée Français de San Francisco (LFSF)?
The Lycée Français de San Francisco is a French Immersion College Preparatory School in the San
Francisco Bay Area. We provide a challenging educational environment based on the French
national curriculum and the International Baccalaureate framework, enriched by English classes
from PS-12th grade. Our curriculum is designed to provide students with a well-structured,
well-assimilated body of general knowledge while encouraging the development of analytical and
critical thinking skills. Our students earn an American high school diploma, as well as prepare for
the French Baccalauréat or the DP IB, which qualifies them for both American and European
Universities.
Status: Full time, 31 hours per week, Non Exempt
Reports to: Primary Principal/ Assistant Primary Principal
Overview:
Our school is seeking a highly qualified and credentialed Learning Specialist to address the
diverse learning needs of our students, focusing on Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN). The
successful candidate will play a pivotal role in promoting inclusive education, addressing existing
gaps in support, and ensuring a balanced and enriching educational experience for all students.
Responsibilities:
- Address the current imbalance in support for students with special needs,
- Bridge the gap between French and English support, as well as between elementary
- Provide support for a growing English-speaking audience, with a focus on mid-level
ELL students dealing with sight words, basic vocabulary, and dyslexia.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Maintain constant communication with the English coordinator, English teachers,
- Monitor and manage IEPs
- Ensure accommodations and modifications are implemented for students with IEPs
- Coordinate with personal learning specialists/tutors to tailor support strategies to
- Attend weekly student support meetings.
- Attend weekly staff meetings
- Attend parent-teacher conferences as needed and connect regularly with
- Support and assist the faculty staff as needed
- Any other duties regarding school life in general as assigned by the Principals or
Head of School
Credential Requirements:
- Hold a valid California Special Education credential.
- Preferred: Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) credential, authorizing service to
children in preschool.
Operational Procedures:
- Conduct occasional screenings to assess baseline proficiencies in specific subjects or
- Develop and implement support tools for students with diverse learning needs.
- Work collaboratively with the learning and wellness support team and referrals to
outside specialists.
Campuses and Grades:
- Serve Sausalito and Ashbury campuses
- Primarily work with K-5th grades, with a special focus on pre-reading skills for
Kindergarten.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Experience in addressing the diverse needs of students with learning disabilities.
- Familiarity with DEIB policies and commitment to implementing them.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 11 paid holidays per year,
benefits.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive learning environment.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Candidates with 3 to 5 years related experience in the education field can anticipate an
1) in the current salary grid. The salary offered to the successful candidate will be
dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of
experience in the job, type and years of experience in the industry, education, etc. LFSF
offers a negotiated salary range.
To apply for this position, please submit your resume along with a cover letter via
https://www.lelycee.org/about/jobs
For any inquiries, please contact cv@lelycee.org
The LFSF is an equal opportunity employer. All individuals have an equal opportunity for
employment based on qualifications and merit, regardless of religion, race, sex, marital status,
pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, color, national origin, ancestry, physical
or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military service status, or any other
factor prohibited by state or federal law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including
recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and other conditions of
employment.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Employment contingent upon successful
completion of background investigation. Direct candidates only. No phone calls, please.
Salary : $78,628 - $81,854