RSP Teaching Assistant – Reading / Writing -Archbishop Riordan High School

RSP Teaching Assistant – Reading / Writing 9.24.25

Resource Specialist Program Teaching Assistant – Reading / Writing

About Archbishop Riordan High School

Archbishop Riordan High School is an urban Catholic high school, owned by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San

Francisco and conducted by the Society of Mary, the Marianists, who are assisted by lay men and women. ARHS

prepares young men and women of San Francisco, the surrounding communities and various countries from

around the world for leadership through its inclusive college preparatory curriculum. ARHS fosters development in

faith, character, academics, the arts and athletics, in a diverse and inclusive family environment.

Resource Specialist Program

The Resource Specialist Program at Riordan serves approximately 160 students with documented learning

differences in a college prep curriculum. The program is divided into three tiers that offer varying levels of support

to students. More information about the RSP can be found here.

Position : Teaching Assistant (Reading / Writing Specialization)

The RSP program has an opening for a Teaching Assistant (Reading / Writing Specialization) who is passionate about

helping students with learning differences at a college prep high school. We are seeking a candidate that can

effectively communicate with students and teachers, enjoys working in a collaborative and inclusive environment

and believes that all students can be successful despite having a learning difference.

Responsibilities include :

– Work closely with and collaborate throughout the day with the lead teacher for RSP English Classes

– Understand and be familiar with class texts and literary characteristics / techniques

– Support lead teacher during instructional time by reinforcing information, closely monitoring students,

and redirecting, when necessary

– Consistently engage with students, individually or as part of a small group, to reinforce reading and

writing skills

– Administer accommodations during RSP Tutorial or testing periods

– Work with students in all grade levels during Academic Resource Centers on reteaching skills and

completing assignments

– Substitution for RSP Coordinator, as needed (classroom management, content knowledge, providing

consistent classroom environment standards)

– Attend faculty, department and professional development meetings as scheduled

– Be a mentor and positive role model to students on a daily basis and use a Warm Demander Stance with

students

The position is available immediately.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in education-related field
• Slingerland or Wilson Reading System certification or equivalent preferred
• Passed the CBEST Exam
• Experience working with students and / or interest in becoming a teacher

RSP Teaching Assistant – Reading / Writing 9.24.25

is required

and ADHD strongly preferred

support and apply on English, Social Science and Religion assignments)

Time and Compensation

30-35 hours per week during regular school hours (8 : 00-3 : 10)

This is a non-exempt position : $36.58 / hour

The Archdiocese of San Francisco adheres to the following policy : “All employees of the Archdiocese of San

Francisco and Department of Catholic Schools shall be employed without regard to race, color, sex, ethnic or

national origin and will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories.” (Administrative

Handbook #4111.4)