What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Teacher/Wardlaw Program position at Atlanta Speech School?
About the Wardlaw School
The Wardlaw School is dedicated to serving children with average to superior intelligence and mild to moderate language-based learning disabilities, including dyslexia (reading disability). Children accepted into the Wardlaw School may exhibit underlying auditory and/or language processing difficulties that make it challenging for them to learn in their current educational setting. Our students range in age from 5 to 12 years old and are in kindergarten through 6th grade. Wardlaw School students typically have a diagnosis of dyslexia or “red flags” for the disorder. They may also have difficulty understanding and/or using spoken language, expressing themselves through written language, or experiencing difficulties with mathematics.
The Wardlaw School for children with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities is currently seeking an outstanding professional to serve as a classroom teacher in our multidisciplinary, collaborative educational environment.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:
- A master’s degree or commensurate experience in learning disabilities, reading, speech-language pathology, or special education from an accredited university.
- Training in at least one multi-sensory reading method.
- An ability to develop, plan, and implement curriculum using a variety of resources.
- Experience with elementary-aged students.
- Three exceptional references.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
- Design and implement a plan of instruction for a class of nine or ten children, each with the diagnosis of mild to moderate dyslexia or language-based learning disability. Instructional goals are derived from students’ psycho-educational evaluations and diagnostic teaching.
- Complete two written reports per school year and lead three parent-teacher conferences.
- Support each student in your class as needed to secure other services provided by the school or by referral to outside sources.
- Work within our Integrated Intervention Model™ to establish and implement appropriate language goals for each student within the class setting.
- Engage parents as partners.
- The position is full-time, on campus (5 days per week, 7:45-2:45)
BENEFITS:
Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials. This 190-day, full-time school position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health/dental/life/vision insurance, as well as long-term disability coverage. The school subsidizes the health insurance premiums of staff and their families. Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, a 403(b) Plan, cost reduction of some Atlanta Speech School services, complimentary meals during work hours, and accrued sick leave.
SALARY:
Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials.
TO APPLY:
Please submit the following documents to ensure that your information is considered:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Written submission
- Describe how a child with whom you worked changed your professional life. -Or-
- Describe what motivates you to teach.