Employment

Director of Middle School

Start Date: July 1, 2022

Westmark School is pleased to invite highly qualified educators to apply for the position of Director of Middle School.

It's an exciting time for a dedicated educational leader to join us in making the Westmark Difference beginning July 1, 2022. In keeping with the School’s distinguished history—as well as a strategic vision to expand our impact in the field of learning disabilities (LD) education—Westmark School is a game-changer for the one in five who think and learn differently.

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Position Summary:
The Director of Middle School embodies Westmark’s philosophy for educating and empowering students with diverse learning differences and meeting their associated social-emotional needs. Reporting to Claudia Koochek—our visionary Head of School and an esteemed leader in the LD community—the Director of Middle School provides leadership and encouragement for our students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 and their talented and dedicated faculty. The position works in close collaboration with the Directors of Lower School and Upper School; the Director of Athletics, PE, and Wellness; the Director of Curriculum; and Reading/Math Academic Coaches to deliver an appropriate and effective academic program for our students. The Director of Middle School works with colleagues to ensure that the School is fulfilling our mission, philosophy, and diversity statements and goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serves as a key member of the Senior Administration team by owning responsibility and taking accountability for the educational leadership of the Middle School program and daily operations.
• Directs the activities of the instructional team, ensuring guidance for students while fully integrating parents in the learning and feedback process.
• Seeks and develops opportunities to get to know students and their families.
• Builds and maintains an appropriate academic and enrichment program for students who learn differently.
• Assists in the Admission process for testing, interviewing, and evaluating candidates for enrollment.
• Works with the Curriculum Team and the Director of Student Enrichment and Innovation to provide an enhanced experiential program of learning using various different modes.
• Recruits, trains, and works to retain educators with the expertise, positive energy, and focus to serve and support students and their families.
• Fosters parent engagement and education and creates ongoing opportunities to communicate with parents, such as back-to-school nights, orientations, Open Houses, parent chats, parent education, and Westmark Parent Association (WPA) meetings.
• Facilitates learning by modeling and promoting a school environment that is inclusive, respectful, compassionate, healthy, and communicative. Actively listens to all voices.
• Develops and manages the Middle School budget in collaboration with the Business Office.
• Participates in professional development and relevant research to remain current and knowledgeable about dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, comorbidities, and associated social-emotional conditions.
• Takes part in the life of the School with excitement for our students’ accomplishments in all areas. Inspires students to do their very best and to pursue their goals.
• Works with Advancement to further fundraising and cultivation efforts by attending events and participating in development strategies.

Our Middle School has a well-established foundation and offers the next leader an exciting opportunity to build upon its strengths. The Director of Middle School will work with our Directors of Lower School and Upper School and other colleagues as part of a whole-community approach to teaming and cross divisional collaboration.

The Director of Middle School is a key member of the Administration, responsible for strategic planning of school initiatives, including: continuing to grow our enrollment in anticipation of a new, state-of-the-art Lower School; developing high-level teaching and learning specialty courses for LD professionals to grow their expertise; and ensuring that Westmark faculty stay abreast of current practices for engaging LD students.

Everyone at the school is actively involved in learning, understanding, and modeling appropriate actions in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion in every facet of our program. The Director of Middle School is charged with continuing this work on a day-to-day basis.

Key Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher and 5+ years of progressive experience as an inclusive leader and manager for Grades 6–8.
• Strong curricular experience focused on ensuring research-based, high-quality teaching and learning, preferably with a track record of serving students with language-based learning differences.
• Mission-driven, with a strong career commitment to the independent school movement and the education process.
• Active listening and excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with all stakeholders at the School.
• Ability to create a dynamic culture for students and their faculty.

COVID-19:
Westmark School follows CDC and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health protocols for K–12 schools. All faculty, staff, and students are required to be fully vaccinated.

To Apply:
Qualified candidates may apply by submitting a letter of interest, resume, five current professional references, a statement of educational philosophy, and a writing sample via email to:

Attn: Claudia Koochek, Head of School
MSDirector@westmarkschool.org

The selected candidate will be offered interesting and fulfilling work and a generous salary and employee benefits package paid for by the School.

Thank you in advance for your interest in Westmark School. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Spanish Teacher, Upper School

Start Date: January 2022

Position Summary:
Westmark School is currently seeking an Upper School Spanish 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 in accordance with Westmark School’s mission.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Teach Spanish classes to Upper School students with language-based learning differences.
• Plan and implement Spanish curriculum.
• Submit weekly lesson plans.
• Integrate technology into the curriculum.
• Maintain class PowerSchool page and regularly update and post to the 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 the Director of Upper School to discuss student progress.
• Model professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, parents, peers, and the community.
• Additional duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree and/or credentialing in Spanish, or related field and experience teaching Spanish curriculum to high and/or middle school students.
• Strong desire to teach students with language-based learning differences.
• Knowledge of multi-sensory teaching methodologies.
• 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.

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.

COVID-19:
Westmark School follows CDC and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health protocols for K–12 schools. All faculty, staff, and students are required to be fully vaccinated.

To Apply:
Please submit a letter of interest and your resume  via email to:

Attn: Jay Johnson, Director of Upper School
usjobs@westmarkschool.org

Controller

Position Summary:
The Controller position is key to the Business Office in meeting the needs of our families, faculty, and staff to deliver accounting, billing, payables, and other services. The Controller reports to and works closely with the Director of Finance and Operations and supervises the Payroll/Purchasing Coordinator. The Controller is responsible for the maintenance of all financial records through the management of day-to-day accounting and the monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, as well as completion of the annual financial statement audit and tax return. The Controller also maintains compliance with GAAP and all government regulations.

Major Responsibilities:

Accounting and Finance

• Manages the accounting department, ensuring that accurate and timely financial information is input and generated from the Blackbaud financial system.
• Performs account reconciliations; researches and resolves discrepancies.
• Administers fixed asset ledger in Blackbaud and reviews purchases for items to be capitalized, depreciated, and disposed of.
• Prepares journal entries for the operating P&L and Balance Sheet, including investments, gifts, pledged donations, student billing, fixed assets, summer programs, cash receipts, and other adjustments.
• Completes monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close (P&L, Balance Sheet, Variance Analyses).

Student Billing and Receivables

• Manages tuition, fees, and other billing, revenue recognition procedures, and student account receivable management.
• Prepares and distributes monthly billing statements for families.
• Ensures payments received for tuition, fees, and incidental charges are updated timely in Blackbaud and the operating bank account.
• Assists with the financial aid process using the FAST online platform.

Payroll and Other Payables

• Supervises the Payroll/Purchasing Coordinator in completion of semi-monthly payroll, all payable functions, including account coding and credit card reconciliations.

Audit and Tax

• Takes the lead position on preparation of schedules and work papers for annual school and 403(b) (if applicable) financial statement audits and school federal and state tax returns; acts as subject matter expert for all accounting and tax rules.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Assists in developing, maintaining, and monitoring the school’s short-term budgets (operating, capital, development) and long-term financial models.

Treasury and Cash Management

• Processes and posts multiple bank account deposits on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains daily cash balances and reviews bank reports and completes monthly bank reconciliations.
• Manages petty cash reconciliations and accounting.
• Assists in ensuring timely, accurate payment of debt. Serves as liaison with bank representatives, as needed.

Advancement

• Coordinates with Advancement for proper accounting of fundraising and reconciliation between fundraising and financial platforms in Blackbaud, including unrestricted annual giving, campaign restricted annual giving, campaign giving and pledges, and endowment giving and pledges.

Governance

• Assists in preparation of committee and board reports. Develops dashboard metrics as requested by board members and/or other constituents; attends and participates in the Finance and Audit Committee meetings, as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, or related field and 7+ years of experience in nonprofit accounting, including managerial experience.
• Recent experience working in an independent school environment and CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of:
  • Blackbaud Financial Edge
  • Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge
  • Paychex Flex payroll system
  • FAST financial aid system
• Strong computer skills. Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite with a willingness to learn new technologies and systems.
• Successful track record of effective financial and business management. Knowledge and experience in setting up effective financial controls.
• Polite and calm professional demeanor. Handles inquiries and works through problems tactfully and respectfully.

COVID-19:
Westmark School follows CDC and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health protocols for K–12 schools. All faculty, staff, and students are required to be fully vaccinated.

To Apply:
Please email a letter of interest and your resume to:
Attn: Douglas Gardner, Interim Director of Finance and Operations
controller@westmarkschool.org

Database Manager

Position Summary: 
An integral member of the Advancement team, the Database Manager is responsible for managing the Raiser’s Edge NXT database, while ensuring the integrity of financial and constituent data and developing operational protocols and policies. The Database Manager also works closely with Finance, IT, Admissions, and Marketing and Communications.

Responsibilities:

• Manages and maintains constituent profiles in the Raiser's Edge NXT database, while ensuring accurate information and consistent formatting.
• Works to improve the integrity of constituent data by creating and implementing data entry standards.
• Leads database training and acts as a resource for best practices.
• Maintains and updates solicitation queries for mailing.
• Provides information for communications, publications, and the School website, including detailed donor lists.
• Compiles reports providing statistics on all constituents, analyzing giving trends and outcomes.
• Creates event entries, records and maintains RSVP lists, inputs auction items, and compiles reports to support fundraising and stewardship events.
• Oversees weekly, monthly, and year-end reconciliation of all gifts with Finance.
• Processes and manages online gifts to ensure gift acknowledgements and gift agreements/pledges are scanned and posted in the Raiser's Edge NXT database.
• Tracks donations and pledge payments for capital campaign, Westmark Fund (annual fund), Spring Gala, endowment, Alumni Fund, scholarships, and in-kind donations, including generating pledge reminders.
• Develops prospect research reports about new parents, grandparents, alumni, and others. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 3+years of Raiser's Edge database experience, preferably in the nonprofit or education sectors.
• Experience with Blackbaud K–12 (On Suite products) preferred.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
• Excellent written and oral communication. Meticulous and detail-oriented.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

COVID-19:
Westmark School follows CDC and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health protocols for K–12 schools. All faculty, staff, and students are required to be fully vaccinated.

To  Apply:
Please submit a letter of interest and your resume via email to:

Attn: Chris Cook, Director of Advancement
dbmanager@westmarkschool.org

Communications Manager

Position Summary:
The Communications Manager produces a variety of communications that advance the School’s mission, values, and content to both its internal community (enrolled families, alumni, donors, trustees, faculty, and staff) and target external audiences (prospective families, educational professionals, potential donors, among others). 

Reporting to and collaborating closely with the Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications, the Communications Manager writes, edits, fact-checks, proofreads, and participates actively in the design, production, and distribution of these print, web, and digital materials on a tight schedule as part of an efficient, two-person in-house team. Across all projects, the Communications Manager partners successfully with faculty and staff to identify and create content, ensuring that messaging is clear, consistent, compelling, and relevant.

The Communications Manager also provides general support to the Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications with regards to advertising and media relations, among other duties as assigned.
 

Key Responsibilities:

E-Communications: 

• Manages Westmark’s busy schedule of e-communications, including This Week at Westmark, in order to keep the community informed of School initiatives and priorities, drive interest and attendance to events, support admissions and fundraising efforts, and enable the various constituents to become active partners with the School in meeting student needs. 
• Writes and edits e-communications, circulates them for approval as necessary, pulls constituent e-lists, schedules on-time delivery, and tracks analytics.

Print and Digital Collateral:

• Writes and edits content for a variety of print and digital collateral, such as postcards, brochures, flyers, invitations, slide decks, promo items, and signage.
• Formulates and monitors editorial, design, production, printing, and mailing schedules. Interacts effectively with freelance writers, designers, printers, and fulfillment houses.
• Supports the Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications on major institutional publications and press materials.

Website:

• Supports the Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications in crafting web content, ensuring that the copy and visuals are fresh, up-to-date, and brand-aligned at all times.
• Builds web pages, including associated forms, and makes updates proactively and regularly. Collaborates with web consultants as needed.
• Manages web-related technical support needs with the School’s website provider, FinalSite, including database integration in coordination with the IT team.

Social Media:

• Takes a lead role in executing and refining Westmark’s social media strategy, both organic and paid.
• Proposes, sources or creates, schedules, and publishes social media content on Instagram and Facebook primarily.
• Engages diligently and proactively with social media followers. Tracks analytics.

Videography and Photography:

• Oversees or assists in videography and photography shoots. Provides art direction to freelance videographers and photographers.
• Organizes and maintains digital assets.

House Style Guides:

• Proactively adheres to and manages Westmark’s editorial and visual style guide to ensure brand consistency across all communications.
   

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in English, marketing, or communications and a minimum of 5−7 years of experience as an account executive, writer/editor, or related communications professional position.
• Exceptional skills, track record, and interest in performing editorial functions, including copywriting, copyediting, fact-checking, giving and receiving editorial feedback, and proofreading, preferably in a K–12 school marketing and communications setting.
• Strong familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style standards, and superior ability to manage house style for print, digital, web, and social media communications. Superb attention to grammar, spelling, diction, word usage, typographic treatment, and punctuation. Firm command of standard typesetters’ annotations.
• Proven success in managing a fast-changing and varied workload and completing both simple and high-profile projects on time and within budget. Ability to meet and drive deadlines, prioritize projects, and problem-solve independently with sound judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a sincere commitment to developing productive relationships, both within and beyond the School. Ability to thrive in a busy, multisensory, and highly collaborative work environment.
• Positive, energetic, cooperative, can-do attitude. Self-starter approach to completing projects, as well as improving processes and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. Experience using FinalSite (or other CMS or email platforms) strongly preferred. Basic knowledge of HTML, Photoshop, Canva, and InDesign a plus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Working knowledge of advertising and media relations practices a plus.
• A keen appreciation and understanding of the Westmark School mission.
   

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.

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.
 

COVID-19:
Westmark School follows Centers for Disease Control and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health protocols for K–12 schools. All faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated.
 

To Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter, preferably by email, to the address below. Please also submit writing samples (clear photocopies, PDFs, or link to online portfolio all acceptable) that reveal your ability to write for diverse audiences in a variety of formats. Finalists will be required to take a writing/editing test.

Attn: Mia Cariño, Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications
CommunicationsManager@westmarkschool.org

 

Special Events and Constituent Relations Manager

Position Summary:

The Special Events and Constituent Relations Manager is responsible for the planning and implementation of cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising events for Westmark School. Specifically, the Manager is responsible for: Spring Gala, Parent B.A.S.H., Homecoming, Leadership Dinner, New Parent Welcome Reception, and the 40th Anniversary event. The Manager handles logistics for all events at the Head of School home and other campus events; supports the Admissions Office in planning and executing Open Houses; oversees and supports volunteers in the production of all Westmark Parent Association events; and works collaboratively with the Director of Development in developing programs and events to cultivate alumni, alumni parent, and grandparent engagement with Westmark. Events range from small intimate dinners to large-scale galas. The Special Events and Constituent Relations Manager reports to the Director of Development.
 

Key Responsibilities:

Events:

• Consults with staff and volunteer leadership; conceptualizes the event, including purpose, target audience, key themes and messages, location, and timeframe.
• Ensures that date of event is cleared on key individuals’ calendars and added to the Westmark master calendar.
• Forms committees and conducts meetings, as appropriate, to assist in the planning and implementation of events.
• Develops event scenario; scripts and schedules the run-of-show for each event.
• For recurring events, brings creativity to ensure that events are captivating and interesting.
• Secures underwriting and sponsorship for events, as appropriate.
• Makes arrangements for facilities, food service, decorations, audio-visual, and other logistical arrangements.
• Participates in briefings for Westmark administrators, trustees, and others about their respective roles in events.
• Collaborates with Marketing and Communications staff in producing materials associated with the event.
• Ensures that the appropriate individuals receive event briefing packets to review with adequate lead time (including guest list with pertinent
• information, program scenario, script, etc.)
• Prepares written evaluation of each event, including conferring with appropriate people to analyze successes and failures.
• Attends events and ensure that the event/program runs smoothly, handling any difficulties as they occur to minimize disruption.
• Oversees the master calendar of events.

Spring Gala:

• Works collaboratively with the Westmark Parent Association to plan the annual event designed to build community and raise funds for financial and
• special projects at the School.
• Enlists gala volunteer chairs and assists in recruiting committee members.
• Develops a detailed timeline for the event and prepares a realistic budget, including revenue and expenses.
• Collaborates with volunteer leadership to determine the overall theme of the event.
• Provides leadership and training to committees, volunteers, and staff contributing to the success of the event.
• Oversees enlistment of entertainment; reviews and approves related contracts with the Director of Development.
• Works with the Database Manager in compiling lists and acknowledging donations, sponsorships, and other gifts.
• Plans and executes paddle raise and silent and live auctions. Manages procurement of auction items.
• Makes arrangements for facilities, food service, decorations, audio-visual,and other logistical arrangements, including negotiating contracts with vendors.
• Arranges seating and identification of guests, as needed.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or higher and 5+ years of experience in event planning and management.
Ability to coordinate all phases necessary in planning and executing an event, paying attention to all timelines and details.
Organizational skills to establish and adjust workload priorities.
Strong interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with volunteers in fulfilling responsibilities.
Knowledge of computerized systems for events management.
Possesses a high degree of discipline in establishing schedules and pursuing targeted objectives.
Capability to develop and manage event budgets, immediately recognizing financial issues.
Availability to work evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
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.

COVID-19:
Westmark School follows Centers for Disease Control and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health protocols for K–12 schools. All faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated.
 

To Apply:
Please send a letter of interest and resume to:

Attn: Stephanie Sztanski, Director of Human Resources
SpecialEvents@westmarkschool.org

 

 

Reading Intervention Teacher, Middle School

Start Date: August 2022

Position Summary:
Westmark School seeks an experienced Middle School Reading Intervention Teacher. Our ideal candidate will possess a passion for teaching students with language-based learning differences. In accordance with the School’s mission, the successful candidate will be able to differentiate and implement instruction for a wide range of learners while capitalizing on the student’s strengths. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Teaches Middle School reading intervention classes to students with learning differences.
• Plans and implements programs using evidence-based reading intervention curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Applies diagnostic and prescriptive data-informed instruction by using informal and formal assessment data.  
• Communicates and collaborates with team members, including teachers, advisors, the Reading Coordinator, Division Director, Instructional Coach, parents, and outside professionals.
• Works collaboratively with team members to develop individualized student intervention plans.
• Submits weekly lesson plans.
• Integrates technology into the curriculum.
• Maintains class PowerSchool pages and updates PowerSchool gradebook weekly.
• Creates a classroom culture that encourages students to actively participate in their own learning.
• Integrates inclusive teaching practices related to diversity, equity, and multiculturalism.
• Engages and supports students of varied identities, abilities, cultures, experiences, and beliefs.
• Uses positive behavior management systems that are empowering and effective with students with language-based learning differences.
• Models professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, parents, peers, and the community.
• Additional duties, as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in reading intervention and/or special education, and 3–5 years of classroom teaching experience or experience in a reading remediation clinical setting. Teaching credential preferred.
• Training in a structured literacy program, such as Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading, or Lindamood-Bell.
• Strong desire to teach students with language-based learning differences.
• Knowledge of multi-sensory teaching methodologies.
• Experience with technology, specifically iPads, IOS.05x Platforms, Google Suite, and SMART Technologies.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Commitment 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. 

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. 

COVID-19:
Westmark School follows CDC and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health protocols for K–12 schools. All faculty, staff, and students are required to be fully vaccinated.

To Apply:
Please submit a letter of interest and your resume via email to:

Attn: Julie Porter, Director of Middle School
msjobs@westmarkschool.org

English Teacher, Middle School

Start Date: August 2022

Position Summary:

Westmark School is seeking an experienced Middle School English Teacher for the 2022–2023 school year. Our ideal candidate will possess a passion for teaching students, with language-based learning differences. In accordance with Westmark’s School’s mission, the successful candidate will be able to differentiate and implement instruction for a wide range of learners while capitalizing on student’s strengths. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Teaches Middle School English classes to students with learning differences.
• Plans and implements programs using evidence-based English curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Applies diagnostic and prescriptive data-informed instruction by using informal and formal assessment data.
• Communicates and collaborates with team members including teachers, advisors, Division Director, Instructional Coach, parents, and outside professionals.
• Works collaboratively with team members to develop individualized student intervention plans.
• Submits weekly lesson plans.
• Integrates technology into the curriculum.
• Maintains class PowerSchool pages and updates the PowerSchool gradebook weekly.
• Creates a classroom culture that encourages students to actively participate in their own learning.
• Integrates inclusive teaching practices related to diversity, equity, and multiculturalism.
• Engages and supports students of varied identities, abilities, cultures, experiences, and beliefs.
• Uses positive behavior management systems that are empowering and effective with students with language-based learning differences.
• Models professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, parents, peers, and the community.
• Additional duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English and/or special education and teaching credential preferred.
• Strong desire to teach students with language-based learning differences.
• Knowledge of multisensory teaching methodologies.
• Experience with technology, specifically iPads, IOS.05x Platforms, Google Suite, and SMART Technologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Commitment 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. 

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. 

COVID-19:
Westmark School follows CDC and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health protocols for K–12 schools. All faculty, staff, and students are required to be fully vaccinated.

To Apply:
Please submit a letter of interest and your resume via email to:

Attn: Julie Porter, Director of Middle School
msjobs@westmarkschool.org

History Teacher, Middle School

Start Date: August 2022

Position Summary:
Westmark School is seeking an experienced Middle School History teacher for the 2022–2023 school year. Our ideal candidate will possess a passion for teaching students, with language-based learning differences. In accordance with Westmark’s School’s mission, the successful candidate will be able to differentiate and implement instruction for a wide-range of learners while capitalizing on student’s strengths. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Teaches Middle School History classes to students with learning differences.
• Plans and implements programs using evidence-based History curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Applies diagnostic and prescriptive data-informed instruction by using informal and formal assessment data. 
• Communicates and collaborates with team members including teachers, advisors, Division Director, Instructional Coach, parents, and outside professionals.
• Works collaboratively with team members to develop individualized student intervention plans.
• Submits weekly lesson plans.
• Integrates technology into the curriculum.
• Maintains class PowerSchool pages and updates the PowerSchool gradebook weekly.
• Creates a classroom culture that encourages students to actively participate in their own learning.
• Integrates inclusive teaching practices related to diversity, equity, and multiculturalism.
• Engages and supports students of varied identities, abilities, cultures, experiences, and beliefs. 
• Uses positive behavior management systems that are empowering and effective with students with language-based learning differences.
• Models professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, parents, peers, and the community.
• Additional duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in History and/or special education; teaching credential preferred. 
• Strong desire to teach students with language-based learning differences.
• Knowledge of multi-sensory teaching methodologies.
• Experience with technology, specifically iPads, IOS.05x Platforms, Google Suite, and SMART Technologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Commitment 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. 

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. 

COVID-19:
Westmark School follows CDC and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health protocols for K–12 schools. All faculty, staff, and students are required to be fully vaccinated.

To Apply:
Please submit a letter of interest and your resume via email to:

Attn: Julie Porter, Director of Middle School
msjobs@westmarkschool.org