Assistant Director of Learning Services

JOB TITLE: Assistant Director of Learning Services

REPORTS TO: Director of Learning Services

JOB STATUS: FLSA Status: Exempt 1.0 FTE

ABOUT ATHENIAN

The Athenian School is an independent college preparatory boarding and day school that serves students in grades 6 - 12, from throughout the East Bay, California, the US and the world. Since our founding, we have been dedicated to educating students through experiential, collaborative and interdisciplinary learning. We foster critical thinking and value reasoned discourse and mutual respect. Please read through our site to learn more about our community. We look forward to meeting you as you consider Athenian!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Athenian School seeks an Assistant Director of Learning Services (Grades 6–12) to join our Learning Services team and serve as a highly engaged, student-centered practitioner. This full-time, academic/administrative role provides direct support to students, faculty, and families across the middle and upper school, with a primary focus on managing the daily operations of the Learning Services program. The Assistant Director maintains the general student caseload, leads the creation and management of Personal Learning Plans (PLPs), coordinates standardized testing accommodations, and provides targeted 1:1 and small-group support that strengthens students’ academic skills and executive functioning.

An ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of evidence-based practices for supporting neurodiverse learners; strong organizational and interpersonal skills; and the ability to partner effectively with teachers, counselors, and administrators. We seek an educator who brings warmth, clarity, and collaboration to their work; who thrives in a fast-paced environment; and who contributes positively to the culture of care, inclusion, and academic excellence that defines Athenian.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

Successful candidates are passionate about supporting adolescents with diverse learning profiles and demonstrate strong cultural competency, empathy, and professionalism in working with students, families, and colleagues. We seek candidates with experience managing complex student caseloads, writing individualized learning plans, coordinating accommodations, and delivering strategy-based academic support. A Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field (or equivalent experience), along with 3–5 years of direct work as a Learning Specialist or academic coach in a grades 6–12 setting, are preferred.

Candidates should possess excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills; be comfortable using educational technology and learning management systems; and understand the distinctions between high school and college accommodation requirements. Experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and a commitment to equity, inclusion, and student well-being are also essential.

In addition to these responsibilities, faculty have the opportunity to coach a sport for a supplemental stipend.

BENEFITS, COMPENSATION, PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Athenian provides excellent benefits and salaries are competitive and commensurate with work experience and education. Community members enjoy meals on campus and use of athletics facilities, including a pool, gym and fitness center. We seek candidates who can start ahead of the 2026-27 school year, and the full time faculty salary range for this role is $85,000-$110,000.

All employees participate in school wide professional development, and have the opportunity to pursue a range of additional professional growth opportunities. These include, but are not limited to, funded participation in professional conferences and continuing education opportunities. Athenian provides needed training for CPR/AED certification.

All employees are expected to attend all-school functions relevant to their role and to participate in supporting the student experience with other school duties as requested by their direct supervisor.

Interested candidates should apply directly through our site for consideration.

NON DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT

The Athenian School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all areas of employment. The School does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic characteristic or genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.