Provide English/Language Arts instruction and supervision of students in accordance with the assignment. This includes but is not necessarily limited to the following: for each class taught, developing syllabus and lessons in accord with Vanguard’s curriculum design; within the budget, ordering supplies and materials as needed; instructing students, consciously applying effective teaching methods and strategies of classroom management; developing, administering and interpreting assessments of students’ work; keeping attendance records and grades, completing report forms and submitting them as requested; keeping parents informed and responding to their concerns; supervising students during breaks, mentor periods, study halls and lunch periods; arranging for field trips and other enrichment activities as appropriate; participating in various meetings related to school concerns; being engaged in residential life activities and supervision; being engaged in staff development activities designed to broaden understanding and sharpen skills as an educational professional.

• A background in the subject being taught and a Bachelor’s degree and/or experience in the field being taught.
• Must know about subjects being taught and about growth and development of children and young people of the age level being taught; must have the ability to relate to children and their parents; must be able to design lessons and teach them effectively and efficiently, organize and implement activities, maintain order and discipline and perform other duties necessary to the education, safety, health and well being of children and young people. Must be able to discriminate what is private from what is general information and keep private information confidential.
• 2+ years of experience in the boarding school setting is preferable. 
• References certifying reliability and satisfactory performance, especially in working with children and young people.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with all the school’s constituents while maintaining strict confidentiality
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills; keen eye for detail; ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Hard worker  with a “can-do” style
• Passionate about working with a wide range of individuals and parents from diverse backgrounds

About The Vanguard School

The Vanguard School is a private, non-profit, co-educational, boarding and day school for students in grades 6-12 who experience learning disabilities. These disabilities include dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADD, ADHD, and high-functioning autism. For over 50 years Vanguard has provided an individualized education to these students in small classroom settings that average 6-10 students per class. Vanguard also provides a full range of activities and sports and aspires that all students will go on to higher education and independent education. Vanguard School is located on a beautiful 77 acre campus in sunny Central Florida between vibrant cities Orlando and Tampa.

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