Gateway High School Learning Specialist – 2024/2025

Gateway High School is committed to helping each student—regardless of learning style or previous academic achievement—gain the skills, habits and knowledge necessary for post-secondary success. Foundational to our approach is a commitment to anti-racist practices that address white supremacy in our society and in our institutions.

Key Characteristics of Gateway High School:

• A small school where all students are known well and supported to achieve at high levels
• A diverse student body that is supported to be active partners in their education
• A strong commitment to and respect for diversity and difference
• An innovative and challenging curriculum that engages students and excites them about learning
• A supportive adult community characterized by continuous learning, reflection and collaboration– particularly around anti-racist and culturally responsive practices.
• A staff who believe that all students learn differently and who vary their approaches to meet individuals’ needs

Learning Specialist Responsibilities Include:

• Manage a caseload of students with IEPs
• Write and manage IEPs, including consulting with teachers regarding IEP goals, accommodations and services, and administering academic achievement tests.
• Teach two study skills classes and co-teach two core academic classes.
• Support teachers with lesson planning, differentiation and providing accommodations.
• Collaborate with Learning Center staff to develop and improve Learning Center Program.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to Gateway’s mission, including a desire to work with a diverse student body
• Desire to be part of building the larger school culture and community
• Current Level 1 Education Specialist Instruction Credential, Mild/Moderate Disabilities
• Bilingual candidates and candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please apply here and submit the following:

• Your resume and a cover letter commenting on your understanding of and commitment to Gateway’s mission
• If you are already credentialed, please provide proof of a CA Current Level 1 Education
• Specialist Instruction Credential, Mild/Moderate Disabilities or information indicating your eligibility to receive one
• Optional: A lesson plan or other materials indicative of your educational philosophy

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job; we would encourage you to apply even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

Gateway’s Mission: Gateway High School is a model, college preparatory charter school committed to academic excellence through personalized, student-centered learning. Gateway combines a rigorous academic program with an approach where the individual talents and strengths of its students are identified and supported. Working with teachers committed to our mission, Gateway students will acquire the skills, habits, and knowledge necessary for academic and personal success in college and in adult life.