Careers

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• Middle School Learning Specialist

  Role Title: Learning Specialist

  FLSA Status: Exempt

  Reports to: Division Directors

  Direct Reports: N/A

   

  Main Purpose of the Role: The Learning Specialist’s primary responsibility is to support students who learn differently during the middle school years. Additionally, the Learning Specialist manages ongoing screening and assessment at intervals throughout the school year and works collaboratively with faculty and families to ensure students are progressing successfully. The Learning Specialist leads the process of assessing, making recommendations, and implementing intervention strategies in partnership with faculty, parents, and, when appropriate, outside specialists.

   

  Key Responsibilities:

   

  • Understand the Upper School curriculum and provide academic support to students
  • Read neuropsychological reports and communicate findings to faculty
  • Overtly support and act in accordance with the School’s mission and values
  • Lead the process for identifying, monitoring, and remediating students who learn differently, including advanced learners
  • Attend and lead Student Support Meetings with faculty
  • Manage and maintain all assessments, evaluations, and learning profiles
  • Work collaboratively with teachers to observe, assess, and support students with learning needs
  • Work with families on at-home recommendations and collaborate with outside agencies
  • Define and deliver general and specialized instruction for students with learning needs, including but not limited to one-on-one sessions and small-group instruction
  • Support admissions by occasionally reviewing candidate evaluations
  • Educate faculty and parents on understanding learning differences
  • Teach study skills classes to Grade 5 and Grade 6 students
  • Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion
  • Carry out specific responsibilities as designated by the Division, such as duties
  • Honor the confidentiality of school and student information
  • Communicate effectively with faculty, students, families, and colleagues
  • Engage in self-reflection and professional development through goal setting, professional development opportunities, and ongoing dialogue with Division Directors

   

  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging Commitments:

   

  • Engage in conversations with empathy and curiosity
  • Listen to recognize the presence, ideas, and beliefs of all individuals within the Cathedral School community
  • Practice courage and act with integrity to speak up, speak out, and stand up for what is right, even when it is challenging or unpopular
  • Uphold the process of reflection, healing, and repair by holding ourselves accountable and accepting responsibility for our actions

   

  Skills and Competencies:

   

  • Strong knowledge of learning differences, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, as well as a deep understanding of ADHD and executive functioning
  • A commitment to collaboration within a dynamic community of teachers
  • An openness to professional development and continuous learning
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
  • A pleasant and collegial approach to work

   

  	Required	Preferred
  Qualification	Master’s degree in Special Education or Educational Therapy
  Experience	3–5 years working as a Middle School Learning Specialist	Experience using assessment tools to gather information
  Prior Knowledge	Additional credentials in reading remediation (Wilson, Visualizing, and Verbalizing)

   

  Compensation: Cathedral School offers a competitive annual salary for this position, ranging from $85,000 to $125,000, depending on experience. Additionally, Cathedral School offers one of the most robust benefits packages among independent schools in the Bay Area.

   

  Contact: Please send a cover letter and résumé to Jacqui Cameron, Director of Lower School and Assistant Head of School, at cameron@cathedralschool.net.

• Spanish Teacher

  Role Title: Spanish Teacher

  FLSA Status: Exempt

  Reports To: Director of Upper School

  Direct Reports: N/A

   

  Language Department Goals

   

  We believe in the power of learning a second language and the role it plays in a student’s overall development. Our program seeks to: Our program seeks to:

   

  • Develop cultural competency, equity, and inclusion by providing dual exposure to both Spanish and Mandarin
  • Develop proficiency in the following areas, adapted from the ACTFL World Readiness Standards:
    • Communication skills (interpersonal, interpretive, presentational)
    • Cultures (understanding cultural practices and products)
    • Connections (make connections to other disciplines; access and evaluate information from and about diverse cultures and perspectives)
    • Comparisons (language comparisons, cultural comparisons)
    • Communities (interaction and collaboration within the community and beyond)

   

  Key Responsibilities:

   

  • Overtly support and act in accordance with the school’s mission and values
  • Teach up to five classes at varying levels in grades 3–8
  • At the elementary levels, work collaboratively with Lower School homeroom teachers to plan, teach, and assess Spanish language acquisition
  • Demonstrate appropriate planning and preparation for instruction at all levels
  • Develop and maintain a classroom atmosphere centered on intellectual inquiry and student engagement
  • Foster classroom community through inclusionary, compassionate, and supportive practices
  • Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion
  • Appropriately carry out specific responsibilities as designated by the division, e.g., duties, advisory, outdoor education trips, conferences, admissions events
  • Honor the confidentiality of school and student information
  • Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
  • Engage in self-reflection and professional development through goal-setting, lesson observations, professional development opportunities, and ongoing dialog with division directors

   

  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging Commitments:

   

  • Engage in conversations with empathy and curiosity
  • Listen to recognize the presence, ideas, and beliefs of all individuals within the Cathedral School community
  • Practice courage and act with integrity to speak up and speak out to stand up for what is right even when it is challenging or unpopular
  • Uphold the process of reflection, healing, and repair, holding ourselves accountable and accepting responsibility for our actions

   

  Skills and Competencies:

   

  • Passion for teaching and celebrating the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures
  • A commitment to collaborate in a dynamic community of teachers
  • An openness to professional development and continuous learning
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • A pleasant and collegial approach to work and, ideally, a sense of humor
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

   

  	Required	Preferred
  Qualification	Bachelor’s degree	Advanced degree in education and content area
  Experience	Experience teaching in middle or elementary school settings	• Experience teaching with a social justice lens • Experience organizing and leading international foreign language trips • 3–5 years teaching experience
  Prior Knowledge	• Native or near-native fluency • Trained in second language instruction	• Responsive Classroom training or related community-building programs, e.g., advisory programs • Proficiency in education technology applications

   

  Compensation: Cathedral School offers a competitive annual teacher salary for this position, ranging $85,000–$125,000, depending upon experience. Additionally, Cathedral School offers one of the most robust benefits packages among independent schools in the Bay Area.

   

  Contact: Please send a cover letter and a résumé to Lukas Rahlson, Director of Upper School, at rahlson@cathedralschool.net.

• Extended Day Program Staff / Afterschool Teacher

  Role Title: Extended Day Program (EDP) Staff / Afterschool Teacher

  FLSA Status: Part-time Non-exempt

  Reports to: Extended Day Programming Coordinator

  Direct Reports: N/A

   

  Main Purpose of the Role: The EDP Staff / Afterschool Teacher is responsible for developing and leading engaging afterschool activities, including both indoor and outdoor activities, snack time, and homework assistance; supervising students and responding to their needs and interests; and coordinating parent pick-up. This is a part-time, hourly position with shifts varying between 2:00–6:00pm, Monday–Friday, with summer months, holidays, and school breaks off.

   

  Key Responsibilities:

   

  • Overtly support and act in accordance with the school’s mission and values;
  • Maintain a safe yet fun environment for boys beyond the classroom; spend time outside on the roof play yard and in the gym, enjoy snacks and activities, and work on classroom assignments;
  • Manage program transitions and student pick-up;
  • Provide a safe physical and emotional environment for all students, encouraging the boys to take initiative to solve problems and helping them investigate, ask questions, and have fun;
  • Communicate with families.

   

  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging Commitments:

   

  • Engage in conversations with empathy and curiosity, listen to recognize the presence, ideas, and beliefs of all individuals within the Cathedral School community;
  • Practice courage and acting with integrity to speak up and speak out to stand up for what is right even when it is challenging or unpopular;
  • Uphold the process of reflection, healing, and repair, holding ourselves accountable and accepting responsibility for our actions.

   

  Skills and Competencies:

   

  • A passion for working with young people;
  • A positive, resilient disposition;
  • Attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills.

   

  	Required	Preferred
  Qualification	High school diploma	Bachelor’s degree in education or applicable field CPR, first aid, and AED certified
  Experience	Experience working with children, e.g., nanny, teacher, tutor, coach	Classroom instruction or supervisory experience

   

  Contact: Please send a cover letter and a resume to Eliza Kaye, Director of Extended Day Program, at kaye@cathedralschool.net.

   

  Compensation and Benefits: Rate of pay is $23.00–$26.00 / hour, depending on level of experience. Benefits include paid sick leave.