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Position Summary: The Transition Learning Support Program is dedicated to empowering students with diagnosed learning differences, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. We aim to guide students toward their academic goals through tailored lessons and explicit executive functioning instruction. This is accomplished through the implementation of research-based strategies and a responsive classroom experience carefully curated for each student's unique strengths and needs. As more than an educational initiative, the Transition program bridges the gap between diagnosed learning differences and academic success. The Transition program is a community committed to educational innovation. We empower students to embrace unique learning journeys. We cultivate independent, confident learners by providing them with tools and strategies for success in every facet of their lives. Together, we build a future where every student can thrive, irrespective of their learning differences.

 

• Evaluation of materials and effective instruction of the sixth-grade curriculum
• Planning, developing, and monitoring instructional lessons
• Evaluate and document student performance accurately and effectively
• Communicate expectations and achievement benchmarks clearly to both students and parents
• Implementation of a variety of teaching and learning strategies to teach mainstream content to bright students who have Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit Disorder
• Integrate executive functioning strategy and support into daily instruction
• Help all students develop the reading, writing, listening, math, and executive functioning skills needed for academic progress
• Skillfully apply behavior management techniques in the classroom
• Competency with technology, using various software programs for academic skills practice and assignment production

 

• Knowledge and understanding of national and state standards
• Working knowledge of and experience in teaching sixth-grade curriculum 
• Passion for and understanding of the development and learning needs of a Lower School student
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Interpersonal and diplomacy skills that are essential to building strong partnerships with students, parents, and peers
• Solid understanding of learning science and best practices in education, as well as differentiated instructional techniques and strategies to support students with complex learning profiles, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD 
• Strong organizational and classroom management skills
• Proficiency with a range of technologies  
• Willingness to continue learning by taking courses, attending workshops and conferences, engaging in book studies, etc.
• Engaging teaching style and promotion of an inclusive learning environment in the classroom

 

• B.A. degree in Learning Disabilities, Special Education, or Early Childhood Education (with heavy coursework in learning disabilities); Master’s degree preferred
• A minimum of three years of experience teaching students with diagnosed learning differences
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of learning science, child development, and best practices in teaching and learning
• Knowledge of instructional methods and best practices for students with diagnosed learning differences
• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, and parents toward student achievement

 

 

The Lead Teacher, 6th Grade Transition position is an exempt, 10-month position. 

 

Woodward Academy is dedicated to providing a safe, drug-free environment for its students, faculty, and staff. Accordingly, Woodward has adopted a drug-free workplace policy, which includes substance abuse testing of all employees and applicants, in accordance with applicable state law. As such, all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements, which include background checks and substance testing.

 

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