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Learning Specialist/Focus Instructor - Marin County Campus

Winston Preparatory School is searching for candidates for a full-time Educational Therapist and/or Reading Specialist at the Marin County campus in San Rafael, California. This position is onsite and immediately available.
 
Winston Preparatory School is a co-ed private day school for 3-12th-grade students with learning differences such as dyslexia, nonverbal learning disabilities, expressive or receptive language disorders, and executive functioning difficulties. Our mission is to facilitate the independence and meaningful participation of students with specific learning disorders through a Continuous Feedback System that develops skill acquisition and the Qualities of a Sustainable and Independent Learner. Winston Preparatory School also seeks to influence the field of education with research and implementation models that achieve these ends, in this way. Our unique educational program for students with learning differences is designed to develop essential skills and challenge their individual strengths. To learn more about what we do, visit www.winstonprep.edu. 
Essential Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be a highly professional, creative thinker who is flexible and works well within a team environment. Candidates must also have excellent writing and communication skills. 
 
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
  • Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment
  • Employ special educational strategies and techniques to improve the development of receptive/expressive language, cognition, memory, executive function, written language, and organization, as well as the targeting of social-emotional skills as described in our’ Qualities of a Sustainable and Independent Learner (QSIL). 
  • Instruct students using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students’ varying needs and interests
  • Instruct 4- 7 students in our daily 1:1 Focus setting, however, class instruction- literature/ written language - are potential opportunity within our setting 
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and practice that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students
  • Provide weekly communication with parents to discuss their children’s progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs
  • Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other outside professionals to develop individualized goals and objectives  designed to promote students’ educational, physical, and social/emotional development
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
  • Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities
  • Perform related work as required, including weekly parent updates, internal team communications, 3 yearly student reports, and attendance at various school events, activities, and conferences
Interested applicants should
  • Be flexible, patient and possess a sense of humor
  • Be open to feedback
  • Demonstrate a collaborative and supportive mindset
  • Implement positive reinforcement
  • Support social-emotional development and awareness of students
  • Exercise good judgment under pressure
  • Be willing to work extended hours as determined by school events, meetings, and activities
  • Exhibit excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in a related field with a minimum of 2 years of experience
  • Special Education background preferred
  • Proficiency in Google Drive, Meet, and Classroom
We are proud of our diverse student body and are actively seeking candidates who reflect the diversity of our school's community. This position requires the successful candidate to work in person and on campus in San Rafael, California. 

Salary Range: $85,000-$95,000

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: katkins@winstonprep.edu
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Winston Preparatory School is a leading school for students with learning disabilities, including dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties (ADHD), and non-verbal learning disorders (NVLD).

WPS does not discriminate against applicants and students on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin. The Winston Preparatory School provides programs and services and equal opportunity in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, financial aid programs, employment, and the selection of its governing board without regard to gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, or any status recognized by federal, state and local civil rights and non-discrimination laws.