Position Overview

The individual leads and coordinates the school’s efforts to ensure that all students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally and ensures high-quality, research-based learning support across divisions. This individual works with the Student Support Team, Division Heads, faculty, staff, and families, and provides direct support and counseling to students. 

The individual helps to develop and implement systems, policies, and practices to meet a wide range of student needs—including neurodiversity, learning differences, social-emotional challenges, and other issues that arise.  The individual is both a strategic coordinator and a hands-on practitioner, building a school culture of inclusion, equity, and holistic well-being. While the position will support the whole school, preschool through Grade 8, focus will primarily be on supporting students in Kindergarten through Grade 8.

Role and Responsibilities

Collaboration & Strategy

• Develop and implement a comprehensive vision for student support services aligned with the school’s mission and values.
• Coordinate direct support and interventions in-school and externally in collaboration with faculty, families, and caregivers
• Partner with the Pedagogical Leadership Team to integrate student support practices into curriculum and pedagogy.
• Collaborate with Pedagogical Leadership Team to determine what student needs can and cannot be met by the school's existing resources.
• Stay current on best practices and research related to child development, learning support, neurodiversity, and social-emotional learning.
• Establish systems for monitoring, documenting and evaluating the effectiveness of support services and interventions.

Student & Teacher Support

• Oversee and coordinate academic and social-emotional support for students with identified or emerging needs.
• Provide direct support to students through short-term intervention, counseling, or skills coaching, as appropriate.
• Collaborate with teachers to design and implement classroom strategies that support diverse learners; design tier one supports and student support plans for targeted interventions/supports
• Review psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations; translate findings into practical strategies for teachers and families.
• Facilitate student support meetings and case conferences.
• Oversee individual learning profiles and case management.
• Develop and lead internal professional development for faculty around best practices for creating inclusive classrooms that support student learning.
• Work with teachers on classroom management strategies and proactive approaches to behavior and wellness.
• Support Admissions and Pedagogical teams during evaluations and observations i..e, Kindergarten playdates and other events as appropriate.

Family Partnership

• Serve as the primary point of contact for families regarding external support services and work to ensure a strong school-home partnership starting with initial stages of intervention and tracking appropriately over time.
• Educate and empower parents/guardians around child development, learning differences, and support strategies.

Compliance & Coordination

• Maintain accurate records of support plans, interventions, and accommodations.
• Coordinate with external specialists, therapists, evaluators, and other providers as needed.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and compliance with applicable laws and ethical guidelines related to student support.

About La Scuola International School

La Scuola International School founded its preschool, La Piccola Scuola Italiana, in 2002 and has earned awards and accolades for its work with Reggio Children in Italy as a leading example of the Reggio Emilia pedagogy in North America. In 2012, the school expanded its curriculum through grade 8 and is the only school in San Francisco to offer the International Baccalaureate program for the elementary and middle school years as well as the only school in the world to offer a program that blends Reggio Emilia, the International Baccalaureate and Italian language immersion. The three campuses are joyous places where the learning and community is palpable. It is clear that the school culture revolves around human connections. The families come from a wide range of backgrounds and speak more than 34 different languages, and the breadth of that global community is the foundation of our school experience. Faculty and staff are the heart of La Scuola, creating inspiring learning experiences for students every day. La Scuola attracts talented individuals from around the globe who are drawn to the unique blend of International Baccalaureate, Reggio Emilia, and Language Immersion ...philosophies. Together nearly half of our team (48%) holds advanced degrees in their area of specialization, and each contributes a distinct perspective to our students, families, and colleagues. Representing over 14 countries including Italy, Peru, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Syria, India, Brazil, Ghana, Albania, Chile, Brazil, Turkmenistan, and El Salvador, 45% of the staff is of international origin with over 17 languages spoken. La Scuola International School is an independent non-profit school accredited by NAIS, CAIS, WASC and CIS and is one of two Italian schools recognized by the Italian government in the United States.

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