Lower School Academic Support Teacher

Westchester Country Day School, a PreK-12 college preparatory school located in High Point, NC, seeks a Lower School Academic Support Teacher starting in the 2024-2025 school year. Candidates must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the field of special education with a concentration in learning differences, or a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a reading add-on licensure or concentration. Additional training in the Orton-Gillingham or Wilson Reading System approach to reading instruction is required. Candidates with a Master’s degree in special education or a concentration in reading instruction are preferred. Interested candidates may submit a resume and complete the application on the WCDS Professional Opportunities website. Inquiries may be directed to Penny Rowe, penny.rowe@westchestercds.org. Specific job responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement small group and one-on-one lessons that meet various student learning needs (K-5th grade).

• Implement multisensory language instruction using strategies aligned with the science of reading.

• Develop learning plans for students with diagnosed learning differences.

• Communicate regularly with parents on student goals and progress.

• Provide scaffolding and student support for all students to be able to access the curriculum successfully.

• Attend weekly Student Wellness Team meetings and offer creative solutions and interventions to allow for greater student success. 

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