Learning Specialist

Reports To: Upper School Director Position Type: Full-Time, Faculty, Exempt Bentley School is a K-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two campuses in Oakland (K-8) and Lafayette (9-12), California. Founded in 1920, Bentley School's legacy of excellence in teaching and learning maximizes student success in college and throughout their lives. Bentley is an inclusive community that shares a vision of academic achievement, balance, and the cultivation of character. Engaging in continual reflection, re-assessment, and pursuit of mission-driven pedagogical practices, Bentley faculty members maintain a growth mindset by observing and learning from each other and participating in robust professional development. Teachers are expected to align unequivocally with student growth and success, establishing pedagogical objectives that are consistent with students' development, reflecting high expectations along with demonstrated flexibility based on student achievement. Beyond the classroom, Bentley faculty members participate meaningfully in aspects of student and campus life serving as role models of compassion, respect, justice, and inclusivity as citizens of the world. While this position could be located at either campus, our current need is for our Upper School campus providing support to the 9-12th grade students. Criteria Bentley School seeks a self-motivated Learning Specialist to play an integral role on our Lafayette campus. The successful candidate will align unequivocally with student growth and success, maintaining a growth mindset and participating in robust professional development. This role involves supporting students with identified learning and attention differences while serving as a vital liaison between families, faculty, and outside providers. Responsibilities (including but not limited to): Case Management & Advocacy: Manage a student caseload, including writing and maintaining dynamic student learning support plans. Divide student caseloads effectively to ensure personalized support. Executive Functioning Support: Provide direct support to students in developing essential executive functioning, study skills, and academic accountability. Neurodiversity Advocacy: Co-advise family and student advocacy work related to neurodiversity, potentially including student affinity groups or parent networks. Instructional Consultation: Serve as a consultant to faculty regarding differentiated curriculum and strategies to address specific learning differences. Testing Coordination: Manage standardized testing applications and coordinate schedules for accommodations. Cross-Divisional Collaboration: Participate in K-12 learning support alignment and collaborate on transitions for students moving from Middle School to Upper School. Admissions Engagement: Support the Admissions team by reading applicant files and assisting with transfer student assessments. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Education or Special Education preferred. Certification: Certification in Educational Therapy or demonstrated experience tutoring adolescents with diagnosed learning disabilities. Experience: 3-5 years of experience in an interdisciplinary environment. Proven ability to interpret neuropsychological evaluations and IEPs. Experience assisting students with executive function challenges across multiple subject areas. Skills: Proficiency in assistive technology tools and educational technology. Strong written and verbal communication for report writing and parent conferences. Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and professional integrity. Pay Range: Bentley uses a competitive salary scale, which takes into account experience, education, and skill level. The salary scale for this position ranges from $72,685 for teachers with no prior teaching experience to $140,000 for teachers with over 40 years of prior experience. How to Apply: Please submit a letter of interest, a CV/resume, and a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses both your approach to working with students and how you approach your classroom practice. A list with the names and contact information of three (3) references should also be included. No phone calls, please. Bentley is unable to provide immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo both Livescan background check and TB screening as part of the hiring process. Bentley School is an equal opportunity employer and seeks rich diversity among faculty and administration. Bentley School offers equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, race, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, religious creed, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic characteristic or genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, citizenship, medical leave or other types of protected leave, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. An applicant who does not meet the minimum qualifications of the position(s) for which the applicant applies will not be considered for employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview for the position, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please notify Human Resources.

Created: 2026-03-10