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WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR TALENTED EDUCATORS COMMITTED TO EDUCATING, EMPOWERING,
AND CELEBRATING STUDENTS WITH LANGUAGE-BASED LEARNING DIFFERENCES.
If you are passionate about helping students with distinct learning styles find their strengths and succeed, consider joining our team of trained professionals and educators.

Westmark School specializes in preparing students with language-based differences for success in college. Since the founding over 30 years ago, Westmark School has been committed to providing a superior academic education and comprehensive curriculum to grades 2-12 students with dyslexia, language processing issues, and other related learning differences.

We offer excellent benefits and salary, a friendly, team oriented environment, and an opportunity for individual growth and development as a professional. We offer full Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Life Insurance, Training allowance and Enrichment Fund to name a few.

CURRENT AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Middle School Math Teacher

POSITION TITLE: Middle School Math Teacher    POSITION START DATE: August 2019

POSITION SUMMARY: Westmark School is currently seeking a Middle School Mathematics 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.   


SUBMIT YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: msmath@westmarkschool.org


 

ESEENTIAL RESPONOSIBILITES

  • Teach middle school mathematics classes to students with language-based learning differences;
  • Plan and implement mathematics 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 mathematics curricular offerings;
  • Additional duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, education or related field;
  • Minimum of 5 years classroom teaching experience, preferably in teaching math to middle school students;
  • 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.

 

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.