Assistant Director of Learning Services

Assistant Director of Learning Services – ISEEN:
Independent Schools Experiential Education Network

Location:

2100 Mt Diablo Scenic Blvd, Danville, CA 94506, USA

Reports to:

Director of Learning Services

Job Status:
Exempt, Full-time (1.0 FTE)

The Athenian School, an independent, college‑preparatory boarding and day school, serves grades 6‑12 across the East Bay. As an experiential, collaborative, and interdisciplinary learning community, we value critical thinking, respectful discourse, and mutual support. The Assistant Director of Learning Services plays a central, student‑centered role in managing the daily operations of our Learning Services program and ensuring that all students receive the personalized support they need to thrive.

• Maintain the general student caseload and coordinate individualized learning plans (Personal Learning Plans, or PLPs).
• Lead the creation and ongoing management of PLPs for students across grades 6‑12.
• Coordinate and oversee standardized‑testing accommodations within the school’s academic framework.
• Provide targeted one‑on‑one and small‑group academic support to strengthen students’ learning skills and executive functioning.
• Partner effectively with teachers, counselors, and administrators to promote student well‑being and academic excellence.
• Support neuro‑diverse learners using evidence‑based practices and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies.

• Passionate about supporting adolescents with diverse learning profiles.
• Strong cultural competency, empathy, and professionalism when working with students, families, and colleagues.
• 3–5 years of direct work as a Learning Specialist or academic coach in a grades 6‑12 setting.
• Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field (or equivalent experience) is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable using educational technology and learning‑management systems.
• Knowledge of high‑school and college accommodation requirements and a commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Experience with UDL and a dedication to student well‑being.
• Additional opportunity: faculty can coach a sport for a supplemental stipend.

• Competitive salary range: $85,000 – $110,000 per year, commensurate with experience and education.
• Full‑time faculty salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• On‑campus meals, access to athletics facilities (pool, gym, fitness center).
• Annual professional‑development stipend and reimbursement for conferences and continuing education.
• Required CPR/AED training provided.
• Opportunities to participate in school‑wide functions and other duties as directed by the supervisor.
• Expected start date:
  Ahead of the 2026‑27 school year.

• Salary: $85,000 – $110,000 per year
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required;
  Master’s preferred
• Experience: 2 – 5 years related experience
• Employment Type: Full‑time (Exempt)
• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
• Job Function: Human Resources / Education Administration Programs

Apply directly through our site for consideration:

The Athenian School is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning employment on qualifications and abilities. The School does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic in accordance with federal, state, or local law.