Employment

Position Title: Middle School Humanities Teacher

Position Start Date: August 2021

Position Summary:

Westmark School is currently seeking a Middle School Humanities Teacher. Our ideal candidate will possess a knowledge base and passion for teaching students, preferably with language-based learning differences, and be able to organize and implement an instructional program that will capitalize on student strengths and be in accordance with Westmark School’s mission.   

Essential Responsibilities:

• Teach middle school Social Studies and English classes to students with language-based learning differences;
• Plan and implement Humanities curriculum;
• Submit weekly lesson plans;
• Integrate technology into the curriculum;
• Maintain class PowerSchool page;
• Regularly update and post to PowerSchool class grade book;
• Use behavior management systems that are effective with students with language-based learning differences;
• Provide a positive environment that encourages students to actively participate in their own learning;
• Communicate on a regular basis with division director to discuss student progress;
• Model professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, parents, peers and the community;
• Work collaboratively with team members to develop new Humanities curricular offerings;
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Humanities, education or related field;
• Teaching credential preferred
• Strong desire to teach students with language-based learning differences;
• Knowledge of multi-sensory teaching methodologies;
• Experience with technology, specifically iPads, PCs and SMART Technologies;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills;
• Strong organization and time-management skills;
• Desire to continue to develop professionally by learning new programs and methodologies

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·       Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit in on meetings and work on a computer for long periods of time; and is occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Submit your cover letter and resume to:

 

mspositions@westmarkschool.org

Westmark School

5461 Louise Avenue | Encino, CA 91316

 

Westmark School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and job performance. School policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical conditions (including genetic characteristics or information), sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, and local laws.

Position Title: Lower School Teacher

Position Start Date: Immediate

Position Summary:

Westmark School is currently seeking a Lower School Teacher. Our ideal candidate will possess a knowledge base and passion for teaching students, preferably with language-based learning differences, and be able to organize and implement an instructional program that will capitalize on student strengths and be in accordance with Westmark School’s mission.   

Essential Responsibilities:

• Teach classes to students with language-based learning differences;
• Plan and implement curriculum;
• Submit weekly lesson plans to the Lower School Director
• Integrate technology into the curriculum following best practices;
• Maintain class PowerSchool page;
• Regularly update and post to PowerSchool class grade book;
• Use behavior management systems that are effective with students with language-based learning differences;
• Provide a positive environment that encourages students to actively participate in their own learning;
• Provide effective and consistent communication with parents and Lower School Director regarding students’ behaviors, academic concerns and progress;
• Individualize lessons to fit students’ needs;
• Model professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, parents, peers, and the community;
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

·         Master’s degree in education, special education or related field preferred;

·         Credential, graduate degree or extensive graduate work in the field of Special Education or learning disabilities;

·         Minimum 2-4 years classroom teaching experience;

·         Strong desire to teach students with language-based learning differences;

·         Knowledge of multi-sensory teaching methodologies;

·         Experience with technology, specifically iPads, PCs and SMART Technologies;

·         Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills;

·         Strong organization and time-management skills;

          Desire to continue to develop professionally by learning new programs and methodologies

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·         Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit in on meetings and work on a computer for long periods of time; and is occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Submit your cover letter and resume to:

 

lsteacher@westmarkschool.org

Westmark School

5461 Louise Avenue | Encino, CA 91316

 

Westmark School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and job performance. School policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical conditions (including genetic characteristics or information), sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, and local laws.

Position Title: Educational Technology Coordinator

Position Start Date: August 2020

Position Summary:
Westmark School is currently seeking an Educational Technology Coordinator. Our ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge base in the design and integration of effective, appropriate and innovative technologies to support and enhance the delivery of curriculum to students with learning differences. In collaboration with the Curriculum Team, this position will be responsible for developing and delivering cohesive Educational Technology initiatives that align with the mission of the school and the needs of Westmark students in grades 2-12. 

Essential Responsibilities:
•    In partnership with the Curriculum Team, design, recommend and continually evaluate a comprehensive technology plan that enhances teaching and learning for students with learning differences within distance learning and in-person instructional models. 

•    Collaborate with the Curriculum Team, Division Directors, and faculty to deploy and integrate appropriate technology applications across the School. 

•    Support Educational Technology use through daily advising, collaborating, and training of faculty in the use of emerging technology applications. Develop, coordinate, and facilitate workshops and classes to faculty on instructional applications.
 
•    Evaluate the effectiveness, innovation and sustainability of current and future uses of Educational Technology for students with learning differences across grades 2-12.

•    Function as a liaison with Division Directors, Curriculum Team and IT Department to ensure seamless coordination, and sustainability of technology tools that support the curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

•    Monitor and help prevent infrastructure failures through data-driven processes. 

•    Assist with device distribution, training, and year-end collections.

•    Provide support for educational technology devices, systems, and content.

•    Annually assess and update the Acceptable Use Policies. Promote continued development and use of the School’s AUP, digital citizenship program, and current technology standards.
 
•    Additional duties as assigned. 

Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree in education, information technology, educational technology, or related field preferred. Master’s degree desirable. 

•    Minimum of 5 years of related school technology experience required. 

•    Strong interest and experience in pedagogy and innovation. 

•    Current and in-depth knowledge of instructional technology hardware, software, and related tools.

•    Experience working with diverse learners.

•    Experience working with faculty in all disciplines to identify instructional needs to enhance student learning and outcomes.

•    Exceptional project management and execution skills.

•    Adherence to the highest level of professionalism by demonstrating honest, integrity and maturity.

•    Expertise in Apple hardware, macOS, PC, iPadOS software, G Suite for Education.

•    Experience with administrative and academic database systems. Experience with Blackbaud and PowerSchool preferred.
 
•    Ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, administrators, and parents/guardians. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment 
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
•    Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit in on meetings and work on a computer for long periods of time; and is occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Submit your cover letter and resume to:

edtech@westmarkschool.org
Westmark School 
5461 Louise Avenue | Encino, CA 91316

Westmark School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and job performance. School policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical conditions (including genetic characteristics or information), sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, and local laws.

 

Position Title: Reading Intervention Teacher – Lower and Middle School

Position Summary:

Westmark School is currently seeking a Lower and Middle School Reading Intervention Teacher experienced in teaching the mechanics of reading in an intervention setting to Lower and Middle School students following a structured reading program.  As our Lower and Middle School Reading Teacher, you will organize and implement an instructional program that will capitalize on student strengths and be in accordance with Westmark School’s mission.

Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of demonstrating an exceptional knowledge and passion for teaching students, preferably with language-based learning differences.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Teach Lower and Middle School students with language-based learning differences
• Plan, implement and follow the reading curriculum
• Submit weekly lesson plans to Divisional Director and Reading Department Chair
• Integrate technology into the curriculum following best practices
• Maintain class PowerSchool page
• Regularly update and post to PowerSchool class grade book
• Use behavior management systems that are effective with students with language-based learning differences
• Provide a positive environment that encourages students to actively participate in their own learning
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and the community
• Embrace and support the mission of Westmark School
• Other duties, responsibilities, activities, events, and functions as requested by Head of School or designee

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Special Education or related field
• 3-5 years of classroom teaching experience or experience in a reading remediation clinical setting
• Training in a structured reading or literacy program such as: Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading, or Lindamood-Bell
• Strong desire to work with students with language-based learning differences
• Advanced degree or credentialing in Education preferred
• Proven track record of successfully working with young and adolescent children
• Knowledge of multi-sensory teaching methodologies
• Experience with technology- iPads, PCs and Smart Technologies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis
• Team player; ability to work collaboratively with fellow faculty, staff and administration
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated
• Demonstrates strong work ethic
• Desire to continue to develop professionally by learning new programs and methodologies
• Displays strong organization and time-management skills
• Ability to identify and improve student results

Physical Demands and Work Environment

 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·       Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit in on meetings and work on a computer for long periods of time; and is occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Submit your cover letter and resume to:

mspositions@westmarkschool.org

Westmark School

5461 Louise Avenue | Encino, CA 91316

 

Westmark School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and job performance. School policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical conditions (including genetic characteristics or information), sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, and local laws.