Fifth Grade Reading Teacher

2 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States The Briarwood School Full time

?JOB TITLE: Fifth Grade Reading Teacher

REPORTS TO: Director of Lower School

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: None

STATUS: Salary, 40 hours/week, Teacher Contract

JOB SUMMARY: The Lower School Reading Teacher is responsible for providing support, in-depth knowledge of the Science of Reading, and the best teaching practices for students with learning differences. This position will be critical in partnering with the Department Chair and the Director of Lower School.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES (Including Physical Function):

  • Commitment to Briarwood's mission, purpose, and culture.
  • Strive to inspire a love of the field of study in students.
  • Partner proactively with faculty and administration to support students with learning differences and teachers in their efforts to advance students with learning differences.
  • Observe and evaluate students with academic or behavioral difficulties and assess their learning strengths and challenges.
  • Direct one-on-one or small-group instruction.
  • Prepare lesson plans.
  • Document progress and assist goals for students.
  • Developing and issuing educational content, including notes, tests, and assignments.
  • Supervising classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment.
  • Organizing supplies and resources for lectures and presentations.
  • Delivering personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning.
  • Planning and implementing educational activities and events.
  • Ensuring your classroom is clean and orderly.
  • Preparing and distributing periodic progress reports and semester report cards.
  • Attending parent-teacher meetings.
  • Evaluating and documenting student progress.
  • Allocating and grading homework, assignments, and tests.
  • Work with parents, faculty, and division heads when academic concerns arise regarding students.
  • Implement a focus on technology use and adoption within the school.
  • Represent the school at educational conferences and associations.
  • Participate in any accreditation process for the school.
  • Attend all staff meetings and staff retreats.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Lower School or the Head of School. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

    The Fifth Grade Reading Teacher demonstrates flexibility, perseverance, resourcefulness, critical thinking and creativity, collaboration, self-awareness, the ability to listen well and seek understanding, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    • Bachelor's Degree, Teacher Certificate, with a Specialty in Reading or Equivalent
    • Experience and/or training in Orton-Gillingham-related curricula (e.g., Wilson Language Systems, BLS, Fundations), Neuhaus
    • Experience and/or training in the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy
    • Experience in independent schools, with a strong background in Reading
    • Exceptionally capable in both written and oral communication
    • Excellent organizational and presentation skills
    • Technologically savvy
    • Proven success at working collaboratively
    • Passionate about the chosen field of study


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