Elementary School Teacher

Havern School creates confident learners by nurturing the potential of students with nuerodiverse learning profiles through specialized, small group instruction and integrated therapies.

Job Title: Lower School Teacher

Department: Program          

Supervisor’s Title: Head of School      

Employee Classification:  Exempt

Havern School has an opening in our oldest Lower School classroom for the remainder of this school year. We serve students with learning disabilities in multi-grade classrooms. This classroom encompasses 14 students in 4th and 5th grade with another teacher in the class. We follow a self-contained intervention model, with the teachers responsible for teaching all subject areas (reading, writing, math, science, and social studies). Differentiated instruction is delivered in a small group format.  

Responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver, and amend as necessary the instructional programs
• Work closely with other teachers and other colleagues to ensure continuity within the grade level and from grade to grade
• Build students’ confidence and self-esteem as you come to know them as learners and individuals
• Maintain a classroom that is orderly, organized, and equipped to meet the needs of the program and students, and presents a professional appearance to the community
• Communicate with families via conferences, phone conversations, and emails and teacher blogs
• Maintain student notes, anecdotal records, observations, work samples, and any appropriate assessments
• Complete student progress reports three times annually, in October, February, and May
• Assume responsibility for organizing, scheduling, and leading parent-teacher conferences at a minimum of two times annually
• Document reports, discipline, student health, and other professional correspondence as appropriate
• Attend faculty meetings and other team or school-wide meetings as needed
• Take advantage of professional development opportunities and remain current on educational research and best practices
• Engage in self-assessment and work towards professional goals and professional growth
• Play an active role in the admissions process through classroom visits, observations, and events
• Participate fully in the life of the school by contributing to and attending school events, supporting advancement/development efforts, and being a representative of the school
• Promote enrollment for the school internally and externally
• Support the school and its leadership
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, Master’s degree preferred
• Specific training and experience in the area of learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorder
• Commitment to mission and philosophy of Havern School
• Sensitivity to intellectual, physical, and emotional needs of students
• Excellent verbal, written communication skills and strong organizational and management skills
• Experience in curriculum development, collaborative planning and team teaching
• Belief in each child’s individual’s ability and potential to learn and succeed
• Growth mindset with a desire to grow and expand the classroom opportunities

Starting Salary: $50,000. Salary will be prorated depending on start date. This is a full-time EXEMPT position. Salary is negotiable based on experience and/or additional qualifications. 

Havern School offers a full package of benefits including health, dental, life insurance, and retirement.

Please look at our website for more information about our school: www.havernschool.org  If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and resume to Molly Buttitta, Head of School, at mbuttitta@havernschool.org.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.

Updated: January, 2025