- Delivering prescriptive, explicit, systematic, structured, multi-sensory language instruction
- Creating a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-motivation
- Documenting and communicating student progress in written and verbal form to parents and administrators
- Assisting registrar and administration in class assignment and grouping of students
- Participating in and providing ongoing professional learning related to structured literacy instruction and intervention
- Collaborating with colleagues in school and student-improvement activities
- Encouraging the use of technology as a teaching and support tool in the classroom
- Maintaining regular attendance as documented by the number of days present and required meetings
- Exhibiting punctuality as observed in arrival and departure times from the building and required meetings
- Maintain physical ability to complete all essential functions and activities of the position.
- Other duties as assigned The Briarwood School offers a competitive health insurance program, retirement benefits, paid time off, and robust professional development opportunities. The Briarwood Philosophy
"Every student can learn, and every student has the right to be taught in the way he or she learns best."
The Briarwood Core Values
Community through Connections
Our school community is a diverse group of learners who treat each other with kindness and respect.
We value the connections that our faculty and staff make with our students.
We value our partnerships with families.
We strive to ensure that our community offers academic, social, and emotional growth opportunities.
Transformation through Confidence
Our faculty creates a structured and challenging academic environment. They hold themselves and their students accountable as they build confident, self-advocating learners prepared for an ever-challenging and complex world. We set high expectations for social behavior and academic success, which students attain through perseverance and a growth mindset.
Each candidate is expected to understand and support the Briarwood Teaching Philosophy and Core Values.
The Briarwood School is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Briarwood prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Briarwood School makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Updated May 2024
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The Secondary Language Teacher demonstrates flexibility, perseverance, resourcefulness, critical thinking and creativity, collaboration, self-awareness, the ability to listen well and seek understanding, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
- Background in Orton-Gillingham methodology preferred; Wilson Reading System familiarity/training preferred.
- Extensive experience and training with dyslexia, executive functions, and assistive technology are strongly preferred.
- 3-5 years as a language teacher, dyslexia interventionist, or related role preferred.
- Willingness and eagerness to work with students in grades 6-12 with learning disabilities.
- Affiliation with professional organizations, including but not limited to ASHA, IDA, HBIDA, etc., is preferred.
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Secondary Language Teacher - Houston, United States - The Briarwood School
Description
?JOB TITLE: Secondary Language Teacher
REPORTS TO: Director of Middle School/Director of Upper School
DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: None
STATUS: Salary, 40 hours/week, Teacher Contract
JOB SUMMARY: The Secondary Language Teacher uses research and evidence-based methodology infused with joyful learning to support students' reading and literacy development, use of technology, and positive self-identity. The ideal candidate provides targeted language instruction that reflects the principles and practices of Structured Literacy. The ideal candidate strives to work as a collaborative team member to instruct and support students in Middle and/or Upper School (6th-12th grades) with mild to moderate learning disabilities by utilizing curriculum materials adopted by the school and appropriate supplemental and teacher-made materials.
DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES (Including Physical Function):
