Middle School Learning Specialist Pool

• Base Pay $65,600.00 - $89,873.00 / Year
• Other Compensation 11 Month Salary & Certificated Incentive Pay
• Employee Type Full Time - Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

LEARNING SPECIALIST - 2026/2027 School Year (Pool)

Classification:

Full Time, Exempt, 11 Months

SYS (School Year Staff)

Salary Scale:

$65,600 - $77,873 (Intern/Emergency Credential)

$69,600 - $89,873 (Preliminary/Clear credential)

We are seeking learning specialists and educators who believe that all students are capable of success and are dedicated to improving educational and performance outcomes through tailored instructional strategies for students with IEPs. You support a push-in model and the full inclusion of all students with IEPs, uphold high expectations, and use student data to drive IEP development and ensure consistent academic growth.

Above all, you are a patient optimist who believes every student is capable of graduating from college.

A successful ACE Learning Specialist is someone who…

Maintains the unwavering belief in the extraordinary potential of every student.

Maintains a growth mindset with all stakeholders.

Builds authentic relationships with students by serving as a mentor; consistently reinforce the belief that all students have the capacity to be successful through college.

Builds authentic relationships with families through school events, phone calls and conferences.

Commits to equitable teaching and learning opportunities for all students with dedication to the success of students, their families, and the community.

Creates a learning environment where students have ample opportunity to develop resilience, personal agency, and a commitment to their learning and their future.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Utilize assessment results, both formal and informal, to develop legally defensible, data-driven IEPs and present them to the IEP team within the legal timeline.

Provide specialized academic instruction through the full inclusion model to identified students with disabilities who meet the eligibility criteria established by federal and state law

Monitor and facilitate students’ progress and eventual meeting of their IEP goals.

Facilitate students’ mastery of academic standards through intentional push-in, small group, or individualized support.

Support students in developing self-advocacy and agency by involving them in the IEP process and IEP meetings.

Meet all legally or locally mandated requirements by the deadline.

Collaborate with other ACE Learning Specialists as well as General Education Teachers to support a full-inclusion model of Special Education to the greatest extent possible.

Create a warm yet firm ACE culture through consistent implementation of behavior ladders.

Celebrate student growth, as well as proficiency.

Consistently integrate coaching feedback.

Communicate effectively and respectfully with all stakeholders.

Approach professional development (training, observations, coaching and feedback) with commitment and reflection.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution ( required )

Meet one of the following eligibility requirements ( required ):

Hold a valid California Education Specialist credential for Mild/Moderate needs (or out of state equivalent with the ability to transfer) or

Be eligible for a Special Education Limited Assignment Permit , Intern Teaching Credential , Provisional Internship Permit , or Short Term Staff Permit for Education Specialist Mild-Mod

English Learner Authorization Certificate - CLAD or equivalent or eligible for an emergency CLAD.

Spanish language proficiency is preferred, but not required.

CPR certification by…