Position Summary:

Westmark School is seeking an experienced part-time Lower School Reading Intervention Teacher. Our ideal candidate will possess a passion for teaching students with language-based learning differences. In accordance with Westmark School’s mission, the successful candidate will be able to differentiate and implement instruction for a wide range of learners while capitalizing on student strengths.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Teach Lower School Reading Intervention classes to students with language-based learning differences.
• Plan and implement programs using evidence-based reading intervention curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Apply diagnostic and prescriptive data-informed instruction by using informal and formal assessment data.
• Communicate and collaborate with team members including teachers, Advisors, Reading Coordinator, Division Directors, Instructional Coach, parents, and outside professionals.
• Work collaboratively with team members to develop individualized student intervention plans.
• Submit weekly lesson plans.
• Integrate technology into the curriculum.
• Maintain class pages and updates the Blackbaud gradebook weekly.
• Create a classroom culture that encourages students to actively participate in their own learning.
• Integrate inclusive teaching practices related to DEI and multiculturalism.
• Engage and support students of varied identities, abilities, cultures, experiences, and beliefs.
• Use positive behavior management systems that are empowering and effective with students with language-based learning differences.
• Model professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, parents, peers, and the community.
• Additional duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Reading Literacy and/or Special Education, Reading Specialist, or Educational Therapy certificate and 3–5 years of classroom teaching experience or experience in a reading remediation clinical setting; teaching credential strongly preferred.
• Training in a structured literacy program such as Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading, or Lindamood-Bell.
• Strong desire to teach students with language-based learning differences.
• Knowledge of multisensory teaching methodologies.
• Experience with technology, specifically iPads, IOS.05x Platforms, Google Suite, and SMART Technologies
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Commitment to develop professionally by learning new programs and methodologies.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for the job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit in on meetings and work on a computer for long periods of time; and is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Westmark School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and job performance. School policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical conditions (including genetic characteristics or information), sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, and local laws.

About Westmark School

Westmark School is a creative and supportive college preparatory school dedicated to educating, empowering and celebrating students with distinct learning styles, providing the tools necessary to achieve successful and fulfilling futures. Located in Encino, CA, Westmark offers competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. We seek talented professionals committed to excellence.

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