WHAT YOU OFFER US

Kindness, compassion, curiosity, analytical ability, flexibility, a sense of humor, patience, growth mindset, experience, high energy, innovation, and a big picture lens

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

A promise to treat you like the professional you are

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive, collaborative, and smart colleagues

A fun and joyful work environment

Ongoing and personalized professional development

Fancy smelling soap

Free coffee, soda, tea, and nugget ice

Freedom to wear jeans any day of the week

A beautiful campus in the Museum District of Houston

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Spend every professional day working with our amazing fourth and fifth grade students, parents, and teachers in support of their journey at The Joy School.

Lead a small division (50 - 65 students) where manageable size gives you the time and space to make a real impact.

Assess and advocate for the unique needs of the upper elementary division. Broaden others' perspectives by helping them consider alternative viewpoints.

Speak compassionately with parents and support them through their parenting journey of understanding their child as a unique learner.

Collaborate with smart colleagues to problem-solve on behalf of students, teachers, and parents. Celebrate the successes of teachers, students, and parents as they grow in their self-awareness and sense of self.

Build cohesive teams of parents, teachers, related professionals, and colleagues who will work together to support students academically, socially, and emotionally.

Laugh every day and cherish the opportunity to grow good people. Be part of a team that changes the trajectory of children’s lives.

Please visit www.thejoyschool.org for more information

 Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, psychology, or special education required; Master’s degree preferred. 

Experience: Minimum 5 years of relative classroom experience. 

Clinical Expertise: Extensive understanding learning differences, with the ability to interpret psychoeducational testing and translate it into classroom strategies. 

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to balance the needs of individuals with the needs of the institution. 

Character: Must act with compassion and integrity, maintaining professional boundaries while fostering a warm, "Joy School" community feel. 

About The Joy School

Mission: The Joy School prepares students with learning differences to return to traditional classroom settings by enabling them to reach their academic and social potential in a safe, supportive environment.

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