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Posted: 17-Dec-24
Location: Annandale, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education:
Additional Information:
Oakwood School is seeking dedicated, innovative, and nurturing Classroom Teachers to join the team for the 2025-2026 school year.
Oakwood serves bright students in grades 1-8 with learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. Our approach centers on small class sizes, multisensory teaching, and individualized instruction. Each classroom has two teachers for 10-13 homeroom students, allowing for differentiated instruction and a collaborative work environment. With approximately 115 students, 22 classroom teachers, and a robust team of academic coaches and leaders, we are committed to fostering a supportive environment for both students and staff.
As an Oakwood Classroom teacher, you will:
- Team-teach science or social studies to a class of approximately 13 students.
- Independently teach reading, writing, and math to a small group of up to 7 students.
- Foster strong relationships with students and families through regular communication and progress updates.
- Participate in weekly collaboration meetings with cohort teachers and academic leadership to ensure cohesive and effective instruction.
- Prepare student progress reports on a monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual basis.
Why Join Oakwood?
- Small classes grouped by learning levels.
- A supportive teaching team with engaged leadership.
- Structured and scheduled time for collaboration.
What we're looking for:
- Required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Required: 2-3 years of teaching experience in special education or working with students with learning differences.
- Preferred: Virginia Teaching License, or eligibility to obtain one, with an endorsement in special education.
- Preferred: Master's degree in special education or related field.
- Preferred: Orton-Gillingham training or certification.