lower school teacher (grades 4-5)

WHO WE ARE

Hamlin Robinson School (HRS) ignites the academic and creative potential of students with
dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Since 1983, we have been
Washington’s only non-profit school dedicated exclusively to these students’ unique academic
and social-emotional needs.

We believe every child deserves a learning environment where they feel safe, understood, and
empowered. With small class sizes (1:15 teacher-student ratio) and a structured, multisensory
approach, students gain confidence and a sense of ownership over their learning through
meaningful moments of authentic success. In traditional school settings, students with dyslexia
often internalize their challenges as a personal failure—we exist to change that.

Our faculty receive specialized training in structured literacy and multisensory instruction,
ensuring students not only learn but thrive. More than just academics, HRS is often the first
place where students feel truly understood and capable. For families, seeing their child engage
joyfully in learning – sometimes for the first time – is transformational.

Hamlin Robinson School values diversity and welcomes the unique contributions of people
from all backgrounds and identities. Please view our Equity Statement and full Non-
Discrimination Policy on the HRS Website.



WHY HAMLIN ROBINSON SCHOOL

At HRS, we know that just as students need the right environment to thrive, so do teachers. We
foster a collaborative, mission-driven workplace where faculty are supported, valued, and
equipped with the training they need to succeed.

• Purpose-Driven Work – Every teacher at HRS changes the trajectory of a student’s

learning journey, helping them build confidence and success.

• Training & Support – Comprehensive professional development includes a month-long

structured literacy training for new faculty, and ongoing coaching throughout the year.

• Collaborative & Mission-Aligned Community – With a shared purpose anchoring the

work of all faculty and staff, clarity and collective progress are enhanced.

• Commitment to Professional Growth – Continual growth is deeply valued, supporting

the deepening of practice and intellectual curiosity within a community.

THE JOB

Position: Lower School Teacher (Intermediate – Grades 4 and 5)
Department: Faculty
Reports to: Head of Lower School
Job Classification: Full time, 10-month exempt

WHO YOU ARE

• You are a collaborative and adaptable educator who values teamwork, open

communication, and a supportive culture where colleagues and students feel seen,
supported, and encouraged.

• You are reflective, allow space for yourself and others to grow.

• You believe in the power of humor and perspective in your work.

• You have a bachelor’s degree or higher with a WA State certification.

• You are organized, motivated, and have excellent interpersonal skills.

• You have knowledge of the processes for reading, writing, and math.

• You have experience in curriculum development and collaborative planning.

• You have the desire and ability to work with students with learning differences and the

sensitivity to meet their intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.

• You practice and model respect for individual differences, identities, and rates of

learning.

• You seek to build relationships within a community.

• You maintain confidentiality.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

Planning and Preparation

• Develop and implement meaningful lessons in core subject areas.

• Prepare and submit student progress reports in November, March, and June.

• Schedule and conduct parent/guardian-teacher conferences at least three times

annually.

• Maintain record and familiarity of student performance, including notes, anecdotal

records, observations, work samples, and assessments.

Instruction

• Employ explicit, structured, and sequential instructional methods that build

progressively from foundational to broader learning objectives by integrating Structured
Literacy and Explicit Instruction principles across subjects.

• Stay current with dyslexia-based research and educational best practices.

• Engage in ongoing professional development to remain informed about supporting

students with language-based learning differences.

Classroom Environment and School Life

• Foster student confidence and self-esteem in both academic and personal development.

• Maintain an orderly and organized classroom environment, promoting student success

by having clear expectations, routines, and navigable resources for students.

• Actively participate in school events and support advancement initiatives.

• Collaborate with grade-level teams, engaging in weekly planning meetings.

• Attend faculty, partner, team, or committee meetings as required.

• Support the admissions process by welcoming parent tours and hosting student visitors.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent communication with families through conferences, calls, and

emails.

• Review and document professional correspondence, including reports, student action

plans, and student health updates.

• Engage in self-evaluation and strive for ongoing growth, participating in continuous

professional development.

• Demonstrate belief in the school’s mission, contributing to the collective work of the

community in achieving it.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary: $59,000 - $100,000
Position Classification: Exempt
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b (up to 7% employer match), Life insurance, Pet
insurance, and long-term disability.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Please submit a Resume and Cover Letter.
Resumes and Cover Letters should be sent to:
Jessica Ruger, Head of Lower School, She/Her
Email: jobs@hamlinrobinson.org with “Intermediate Classroom Teacher” in the subject
line.

2. Please complete this brief questionnaire to lend insight into your unique perspectives
and experiences.