Employment

   
School Counselor

Position Summary: 
Westmark School seeks a School Counselor to provide a comprehensive counseling program and serve a key role in creating and sustaining an atmosphere of emotional wellness among Middle and Upper School students in Grades 7-12. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, Physical Education and Wellness, the counselor utilizes collaboration, leadership and advocacy to promote students’ social, emotional and academic success. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•    Design, plan, implement, and participate in programming that fosters a culture of wellness with all students.
•    Communicate the goals of the program to students, parents, faculty and staff, and maintains current and appropriate resources available for their use.
•    Participate in regular professional development opportunities in order to stay updated on national trends and developments in providing support to children. 
Preventative and Responsive Services
•    Provide short-term, solution-focused support through individual and group counseling; and when appropriate, assist families to arrange outside therapy and support services as needed and then coordinate with outside providers working with students. 
•    Consult and collaborate effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs. 
•    Implement an effective referral and follow-up process. 
•    Accurately and appropriately use assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services. 

System Support
•    Meet regularly with the Director of Athletics, Physical Education and Wellness and communicate consistently with the division directors and health coordinator to review the health and wellness of our student population and collaborate with educational staff to determine whether intervention strategies are effective.
•    Provide appropriate information to staff related to the comprehensive school counseling program. 
•    Assist teachers, parents/guardians and other constituents in interpreting and understanding student data.  
•    Use available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program. 
•    Adhere to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession. 
•    Host workshops and presentations for parents and in-service programs for teachers and staff.
Accountability
•    Conduct a yearly program audit to review extent of program implementation. 
•    Collect and analyze data to guide program direction and emphasis. 
•    Measure results of the school counseling program activities and shares results as appropriate. 
•    In conjunction with division directors, monitors student academic performance, behavior and attendance, and assists with appropriate interventions. 

Ideal Experience and Personal Characteristics
The School Counselor should have the following types of experience, qualifications and characteristics:
•    An advanced degree in School Counseling, Counseling, Social Work, School Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Applied Psychology is required.  Appropriate license, certification, and/or other documentation attesting to the candidate’s expertise in counseling is required; 

•    Experience working with a diverse student population;

•    Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school. 

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.  

Start Date: Immediate

Interested applicants should submit the following materials:

•    Cover letter expressing interest in the School Counselor position
•    Current resume
•    List of five references with contact information, including email, to:

schoolcounselor@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.