Classroom Teacher

K-6 CLASSROOM TEACHER

The Schenck School is an independent day school for 250 Kindergarten through sixth-grade students with dyslexia located in Atlanta, Georgia. The School was founded in 1959 by David T. Schenck and uses the Orton-Gillingham approach. Our mission is to build a solid educational foundation for students with dyslexia and develop their rich potential. Our model is an intensive remediation model in which students come to us at all different grade levels - 3rd being our largest grade. Students stay for an average of 2-3 years and then outplace to other independent schools or public schools. We have two highly-trained teachers in each classroom, with a five-to-one student/teacher ratio.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Support the mission of the School

• Possess a passion for working with K-6 students with dyslexia

• Work in a collaborative, co-taught classroom

• Understand and use appropriate teaching strategies according to each student’s needs

• Create effective and innovative lessons and materials to reach each student

• Assess, monitor, and communicate student progress

• Be actively involved in the School’s extensive professional development program which includes both internal and external professional growth opportunities

• Become a member of the Orton-Gillingham Academy – Associate Level

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree

• Experience with and knowledge of dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities and with the Orton-Gillingham approach and/or other dyslexia-related remediation approaches is preferred

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to build strong relationships with professional teams

• Maintain positive and proactive relationships with teachers, administrators, and parents

• Demonstrate proficiency with technology and an ability to integrate technology into the classroom

A comprehensive benefits package will be offered to eligible candidates and includes: health, dental, vision, supplemental insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life insurance. A 403(b) retirement plan with match also available. Teacher salaries are competitive and are benchmarked with other independent schools on an annual basis.

Department: Academics

Reports To: Principal

Payroll Status: Salary, Exempt, Full-time, Ten Month

Interested candidates should upload their resume with a cover letter as a Word or PDF document.

The Schenck School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Schenck School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Schenck School expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of The Schenck School’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.