Position Type: Elementary School TeachingDate Posted: 9/14/2024Location: Springer School and CenterDate Available: ASAPClosing Date: Until filled District: Springer School and CenterTitle: Elementary Teacher Anticipated start date: ASAPAbout our Organization Springer School and Center is a caring community supporting students diagnosed with learning disabilities and their families. Springer encompasses a school serving students in Grades 1-8 and 9-10 as well as a center for providing education about learning disabilities to members of the broader community. Springer faculty and staff embrace the organization's mission and incorporate the core values of student growth/development, staff expertise/development, partnership, communication and stability in their daily work.Position Summary Lower School Teachers are responsible for leading the growth and development of Springer students. Teachers are responsible for planning, executing, and differentiating instruction on a daily basis. Typically in classrooms of 12 students or less, Teachers are supported by an Instructional Assistant and lead large and small group instruction. Teachers collaborate with members of their respective teams, supporting therapists, staff, and the School's leadership to consistently make decisions in the best interests of students. Job Goals
- Design, implement, and assess high-quality differentiated instruction for students.
- Establish a thorough understanding of each child's strengths and needs.
- Foster and maintain a safe and accepting learning environment.
- Develop meaningful relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
- Embrace a team approach to supporting student learning.
- Contribute to the health and well-being of the broader Springer community.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Special Education.
- Active Intervention Specialist teaching license.
- Three or more years teaching students diagnosed with learning disabilities.
- Demonstrated subject-area expertise.
- Experience incorporating educational technology in a classroom setting.
Key Characteristics: Smart, dependable, personable, and efficient use of technology Terms of Employment: Full-time, 10 months per year (school year). How to Apply Qualified applicants should email a resume, cover letter and employment application (found on the Springer employment page) to ...@springer-ld.org. The subject line of that email should reflect the position title. Springer School and Center considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.