The Marvelwood School is seeking a high school Orton-Gillingham Practitioner/Learning Support teacher for a full-time position starting in August 2024. The successful candidate will have completed their coursework at the Associate level to join an exceptional team of teachers and work with students in grades 9-12, providing intensive and informed support for students with learning needs in both one-to-one and small-group settings.
We seek creative and energetic candidates who will value the opportunity to commit fully to the academic, social, and emotional support and development of teenagers and who possess the necessary technical skills to appropriately and effectively integrate technology, hands-on learning, student collaboration, and online resources into their teaching. Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and preferably at least two years of secondary teaching experience, must possess excellent writing skills, and ideally will have some understanding of how to teach written expression. Most desirable are candidates who will participate eagerly in the broader life of the School by contributing to competitive athletics, extracurriculars, and residential life programming.
Duties of a full-time Orton-Gillingham Practitioner/Learning Support faculty member include, but are not limited to: teaching 5 classes, advising, weekly community service, evening dorm duty and monthly weekend duty, and two seasons of athletic coaching or the equivalent. Candidates must be able to obtain a passenger endorsement on their driver's license in order to transport students.
Salaries fall within a wide range and are commensurate with experience and versatility. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a matching retirement plan, a robust slate of professional development opportunities, and meals when school is in session. Housing on campus may be available.
A cover letter, resumé, and list of reference contacts should be emailed to the Dean of Academic Affairs, Heather Hunt, at heather.hunt@marvelwood.org
