Elementary Content Teacher - Whippany, United States - Winston Preparatory School

Winston Preparatory School
Winston Preparatory School
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Whippany, United States

1 week ago

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Description

Winston Preparatory School is a co-ed private day school for 4-12th-grade students with learning differences such as dyslexia, nonverbal learning disabilities, expressive or receptive language disorders, and executive functioning difficulties.

Our mission is to facilitate the independence of students with learning difficulties through assessment-driven individualized education, research, and outreach. To learn more about what we do, visit.


Content teachers deliver instruction in core content areas (Math, Science, English/Language Arts, History/Social Studies, etc.) with a focus on flexibly integrating a wide range of skills and content tailored to the individual needs of student class groupings.


Essential Tasks
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

  • Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment
  • Employ special educational strategies and techniques during class instruction to improve the development of sensory
- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory

  • Instruct students using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests
  • Teach students in a classroom and 1:1 setting
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students
  • Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs
  • Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, school policies, and administrative regulations
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
  • Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities
  • Perform related work as required

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years teaching experience
  • Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
  • Special Education teaching experience
  • Learning Specialist, Reading Specialist, and Speech-Language Pathologist background strongly preferred
  • Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Highly professional, creative thinker who is flexible and works well within a team environment
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace, Meet, and Classroom

Benefits:


  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

  • Please describe any education or experience you may have as a Learning Specialist, Reading Specialist, or Speech Language Pathologist.

Education:


  • Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

- teaching elementary-aged students: 2 years (required)


Ability to Relocate:

  • Whippany, NJ 07981: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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