Elementary Teacher

The dePaul School embraces a school-wide vision and commitment to the following core values:

RESPECT the child - showing understanding and acceptance of their challenges.

TEACH the child â€“ with, research-based proven curriculum and methodologies.

CHALLENGE the child - to meet their potential, setting appropriate expectations.

INSPIRE the child - promoting strengths, fostering creativity and building self-confidence through praise and encouragement.

The dePaul School Fast Facts:

·       Founded in Clearwater in 1983

·       Independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

·       Full-time day school for students in 1st - 8th grades

·       Signature Orton-Gillingham based remediation methodology, dePaul Structured Linguistics (DPSL) taught twice daily

·       Appropriately leveled and paced classes and workload

·       Compassionate and challenging environment

·       Class size is 8 students to 1 teacher

Title: Teacher

Reports To: Principal

Primary purpose:

·       The teacher maintains a structured but caring and warm classroom allowing the students to thrive and develop with confidence and trust.  The teacher is accessible, approachable, and welcoming, managing student situations with discretion, respect, and sensitivity. 

Day to day responsibilities:

·       Teach phonics and reading to elementary school aged dyslexic children utilizing dePaul School’s Orton-Gillingham based curriculum (training provided).

·       Potentially teach math, science or social studies to elementary school aged dyslexic children utilizing a variety of multi-sensory, research-based teaching methods proven to help students with learning differences.

·       Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

·       Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.

·       Communicate with parents through digital means and conferences to inform, update and discuss students’ progress.

·       Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school.

·       Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities as necessary.

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required.

·       Classroom management experience required.  Class size is typically under 10 students.

·       Training in an Orton-Gillingham based curriculum preferred.

·       Experience working with children with learning disabilities preferred.

       Certification or experience utilizing a multi-sensory phonics/linguistic program preferred.

Benefits:

·       Hours: 7:30-3:30p

·       PTO offered.

·       Group Health insurance and 401k offered.

·       School Holidays off.

·       Salary based off of experience, skills, training, education and flexibility.  Range $42,000 - $50,000.