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Classroom/Focus Teacher (English/Writing)- Temporary Position (CT Campus)

Winston Preparatory School is seeking a knowledgeable, engaging educator to join our Norwalk, CT campus as a full-time (Temporary Leave Replacement) as a Classroom/Focus Teacher (English/Writing). This opening is for December 2025 - June 14, 2026. 

In addition to teaching English in the classroom (range of 5th-8th grade students), a caseload includes some periods of one to one student instruction through the Focus Program which provides daily 1:1 instruction to students in a variety of areas such as reading, writing, executive functioning and problem solving. Literacy or Orton Gillingham training is a plus.
About Winston Preparatory School
Winston Preparatory School is a co-ed private day school for 3-12th-grade students with learning differences, including dyslexia, NVLD, expressive or receptive language disorders, and executive functioning difficulties (ADHD). 
 
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.  

At Winston Prep, Focus teachers provide individualized remediation for students struggling with a wide range of learning differences, while coordinating and facilitating consistent communication between classroom teachers and families. Classroom teachers deliver instruction in core content areas (Math, Science, English/Language Arts, History/Social Studies, etc.) with a focus on flexibly integrating a wide range of skills and content tailored to the individual needs of student class groupings. Learn more about Winston Preparatory School at www.winstonprep.edu.
 
Essential Tasks
  • Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment
  • Teach students in a 1:1 and/or small class setting
  • Employ special educational strategies and techniques during class instruction to improve skills, including comprehension,  abstract reasoning, executive function, and written language   
  • Instruct students using a variety of techniques, including multi-sensory strategies, to generalize skills and to meet students’ varying needs and interests
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time 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
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, school policies, and administrative regulations
  • Communicate with parents to discuss their children’s progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students
  • Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other outside professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students’ educational, physical, and social/emotional development
  • Collaborate with students’ teams and document weekly updates that will be shared with families, including observations in both academic and social-emotional realms
  • Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities
  • Perform related work as required

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) required; Master’s degree (MA or MS) preferred
  • Experience with special education is a plus
  • Strong writing and verbal communication skills, effective classroom management, excellent organization, team-oriented, and a collaborative, flexible mindset
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace, Meet, and Classroom

Benefits and Other Compensation Offered:
  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (Sick leave)
  • Professional Development for instructional staff
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Additional compensation is available for extracurricular responsibilities such as after-school clubs, exam proctoring, and tutoring
 
This position requires the successful candidate to work in person and on campus in Norwalk, CT. The salary range for this position is $65,000-75,000 annually, paid semi-monthly, commensurate with education and experience. The semi-monthly pay amount will be prorated based on the period of employment.

Ready to apply? Interested candidates should submit their resume to:
 
Stephanie Zabar
Head of School
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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.