Lower School Learning Specialist - Seaside, United States - Chartwell School
Description
Lower School Learning Specialist
Full-Time/Exempt
Begins July 29, 2024
Salary Range $65K-$105K
Chartwell School is seeking a lower school learning specialist in grades 1-6 to join our team for the school year.
We are an independent school on the Monterey Peninsula in coastal California, approximately 100 miles south of San Francisco. Chartwell serves students in grades 1-12, who have been identified as having dyslexia or related language-based learning differences. Class sizes are small and teachers individualize instruction while teaching to small groups.
The successful candidate is responsible for understanding student learning profiles and scaffolding structured literacy and math instruction to bring students toward grade level in specific academic skills.
Chartwell offers a unique professional growth opportunity for teachers who want to grow their practice toward including a deep understanding of cognitive learning profiles and brain-based educational practices. Professional development is strongly supported by the school, as our culture values continuous learning and innovation of instructional practice to meet the unique needs of cognitively diverse learners.
Most importantly, we seek teachers who intuit that the central aspect of teaching is creating trusting and respectful relationships with all students.
Core competencies:
Team player/collaborative, continuous learner/growth mindset, innovative thinker, problem-solver, takes initiative, belief in the ability of all students to achieve, commitment, ability to scaffold and differentiate instruction, ability to establish rapport and build strong relationships with students.
Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience; medical benefits are included. Bachelor's degree required; candidates with a valid CA Special Education Credential are preferred.
Send a letter and resume and the names and contact information for 3-5 references to as soon as possible for earliest consideration.
About Chartwell
Bachelor's degree required; candidates with a valid CA Special Education Credential are preferred.
Mission Chartwell empowers students with dyslexia and associated learning differences to unlock their full potential. We provide a college preparatory, strength-based program that gives students the skills, strategies, tools and mindset needed to become successful lifelong learners. We share our expertise through partnerships and outreach initiatives to transform education. Vision Chartwell aspires to show the world that young people with language-based learning differences and diverse learning styles and profiles can be among the most creative, productive and valuable members of any community. We further aim to inspire others to get to know, understand and value these students from very young ages and to help them realize their full potential. We seek to see them develop into confident young people and adults, committed to lifelong learning and equipped with the knowledge, skills and social and emotional competencies to achieve their goals. Chartwell School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, p lacement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Bachelor's degree required; candidates with a valid CA Special Education Credential are preferred.