Lower School Teacher - Wayne, United States - Woodlynde School

Woodlynde School

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Wayne, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

_ABOUT WOODLYNDE SCHOOL_

Woodlynde School welcomes and serves students who learn differently and empowers them to become strategic thinkers and self-advocates in a challenging and supportive college preparatory environment.

An independent, coeducational school for students in kindergarten through grade 12, Woodlynde School is located in suburban Philadelphia. Founded in 1976, the school is nationally recognized for its expertise in serving students with language
- or math-based learning differences, executive function challenges, ADHD, auditory processing disorder, or a need for a small classroom environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides direct instruction to students in reading, mathematics, writing, social studies and science.
Develops an ongoing working knowledge of each individual student's educational and emotional needs.
Effectively collaborates with learning specialists to integrate recommended teaching strategies into content area classes.
Communicates with parents to address learning concerns of students.
Provides individual student assessment as needed.
Shows evidence of adapting and differentiated instruction for all students.
Maintain complete and accurate records that are reflective of a student's performance and growth in knowledge.
Develop and maintain genuine, positive and consistent communication with parents.
Contribute to and benefit from the campus community.
Practice professionalism through ongoing professional development, reflection and continuous improvement.
Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs and activities.
Other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Education or related field is required for consideration.
K4 or K8 Teaching Certification
Special Education Teaching Certification and/or Reading Specialist Certification.
A plus:
Wilson Reading System Level 1 certification
Experience with students with learning differences and ADHD is a plus as well as mentoring experience.
Responsive Classroom Experience

COMPETENCIES DESIRED

Understand learning differences and emotional difficulties.
Ability to mentor as a positive role model.
Commitment to continuous improvement.
Selfdirected, proactive, intelligent, knowledge of curriculum and assessment, multitasker, problem solving skills, professional written and verbal communication skills, ability to connect with students with patience and compassion.
Ability to manage stress, and selfregulate with a consistently positive attitude,
Possess a strong sense of teamwork
Passionate, genuine, organized, internally motivated, and service oriented
Ability to reserve judgment and respond with curiosity and compassion

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