FULL-TIME STRUCTURED LITERACY INSTRUCTOR HYBRID POSITION

The Stern Center for Language and Learning

Williston, Vermont ( map )

Job Details

  • Job ID: 4253958
  • Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
  • Re-posted : May 30, 2023
  • Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Instructor
The Stern Center in Williston is seeking a full-time, in-person instructor to join our highly experienced and collaborative team of teachers. If you’re a qualified educator with training and experience in structured literacy instruction, this rewarding role allows focus and impact, teaching one-on-one to make a positive difference every day. Preferred candidates will have training in Orton-Gillingham and/or Wilson, and/or have Special Education certification. This position includes the Stern Center's 6-week summer program through the 2023-24 school year. Our ideal candidate will have exceptional communication and organizational skills, an understanding of research-based interventions, and experience in developing individualized learning plans.

If you desire a culture where you receive outstanding support from your peers, and recognition for excellent work, and would like to work in an academically stimulating environment, we encourage you to apply. You will be changing lives through the use of evidence-based instruction.

Specific duties include:

Administer and interpret pre- and post-instructional assessments
Create specific academic goals and objectives for each student
Communicate with parents, schools, teachers, and special educators
Report to the Assistant Director of Instruction
Strong progress monitoring and reporting skills

The non-profit Stern Center for Language and Learning is dedicated to learning for all as we recognize that all great minds don't think alike. We invite you to learn more about us at http://www.sterncenter.org/
  • Position Type: Full-time
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Job Categories : Classroom Teacher > Elementary
    Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades
    Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts
    Classroom Teacher > Reading/Literacy
    Special Education > Consulting Teacher
    Special Education > General Special Education
    Special Education > Learning Disabled
  • Employer Description

    The Stern Center for Language and Learning is a non-profit organization dedicated to learning for all as we recognize that all great minds don't think alike. We invite you to learn more about us at www.sterncenter.org. Learn more about us...

    Location Description

    The Stern Center for Language and Learning is an education-focused nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding the power of learning. We’re a team of about 80 full-time and part-time professionals based in Vermont and around the U.S. who are motivated to make a positive difference through our work for students, families, teachers, schools, education leaders, and communities. Founded in 1983, we have a proud history of aligning the practices we embrace in evaluation, teaching, and curriculum to research in neuroscience. We offer specialized learning evaluations, social learning support, speech therapy, customized instruction services, and courses and programs for educators and schools. Learn more about us...

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    The Stern Center for Language and Learning is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

    Job Requirements

    • Current VT or NH teaching license preferred.
    • At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred
    • Master degree preferred
    • Citizenship, residency or work visa required

    Application Questions

    This employer has requested that ALL applicants answer the following questions. It IS highly recommended that you type ANY essays IN a word processing program, save them, AND THEN paste them ON the proceeding job application page.

    • 1. This position requires the candidate to provide instruction following a multi-sensory structured language approach to teaching literacy. What experience do you have working with students in structured literacy, and what methods/programs are you familiar with?
      Short Essay (Answer limited TO 600 characters, including spaces)

    Contact Information

    • Marilyn Schaefer , Human Resources
    • 183 Talcott Road
    • Williston, Vermont 05495

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