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Posted: 29-Aug-23
Location: Norwalk, Connecticut
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Science
Special Needs
Salary Details:
Commensurate with education and experience
Preferred Education:
Masters
Winston Preparatory School is searching for excellent candidates for a full-time Science Teacher at the Norwalk, CT campus. Candidates should be skilled with teaching high school concepts in algebra and geometry. Below is a bit of background information regarding our school and the available position.
Winston Preparatory School is a co-ed day school for 5th through 12th grade students with learning differences such as dyslexia, nonverbal learning disabilities, expressive or receptive language disorders and executive functioning problems. Our mission is to facilitate the independence of individuals with learning difficulties through assessment-driven individualized education, research and outreach.
Our unique educational program for 5th-12th grade students with learning differences is designed to develop essential skills and challenge his or her strengths. As part of our learning program, every student benefits from the Focus Program, in which each student receives a daily period of one-to-one instruction concentrating on his or her greatest area of need. The implementation of the program allows us to further personalize instruction and strategies so that our students can better understand themselves, as well as verbalize their needs to become independent learners.
Focus teachers provide individualized remediation for students struggling with a wide-range of learning differences, while coordinating and facilitating consistent communication between classroom teachers and families. Content teachers deliver instruction in core content areas (Math, Science, English/Language Arts, History/Social Studies, etc.) with a focus on flexibly integrating a wide range of skills and content tailored to the individual needs of student class groupings.
The successful candidate will be a highly skilled, creative thinker who is flexible and works well within a team environment. Candidates must also have excellent writing and communication skills.
The nature of the position allows for someone with a varied background. Currently, WPS faculty staff includes social workers, reading specialists, speech therapists, learning specialists, school psychologists, as well as former lawyers and copy editors. Our classroom teachers have equally diverse and interesting backgrounds. We are proud of our diverse student body and are actively seeking candidates who reflect the diversity of our school's community.
Interested candidates should submit resumes to Stephanie Zabar, Head of School: szabar@winstonprep.edu
About Winston Preparatory School
Founded in 1981, Winston Preparatory School is a network of eight campuses, both physical and virtual, for students ages 8-21+ with learning differences such as dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties (ADHD), and nonverbal learning disorder (NVLD). Our model is based on an in-depth understanding of each student, which results in grouping by learning profile and precisely designed programming. Winston Prep accomplishes this through its Continuous Feedback System. Our expert faculty continually assess how a student is responding to their skill development plan and adjust our teaching approach based on that. Students also participate in a daily one-to-one session called Focus, designed to serve as the diagnostic, instructional, and mentoring centerpiece of their experience. At the high school level, students with appropriate levels of skill mastery may participate in college courses. For students ages 17-21+ needing more time to prepare for life beyond high school, Winston Transitions offers programming that is individually tailored to meet academic, social-emotional, employability, and life skills. Our Winston Online campus offers flexible and engaging program options for students across the country and overseas.
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