Focus Teacher (Temporary - Full Time) - NY Campus

Winston Preparatory School is seeking a Focus Teacher to join the NY campus team, located in New York City. This position is for immediate opening.

This is a temporary, full-time teaching position covering a maternity leave through the end of the 25/26 school year.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and immerse oneself in our highly individualized educational model for students with specific learning differences, such as ADD, dyslexia, and NVLD, and grow into a long-term role within our amazing school community.

The hired candidate will support students’ growth in a student-centered, skills-focused way using best practices and a differentiated, individualized curriculum. The role requires building and maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, and faculty while also addressing the social-emotional needs of each student.

The nature of the position allows for someone with a varied background. In addition to those with an education or special education background, our Focus faculty includes reading specialists, speech therapists, learning specialists, school psychologists, and social workers, as well as former lawyers and copy editors.

About Winston Preparatory School

Winston Preparatory School is a co-ed private day school for 4-12th-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.

Learn more about Winston Preparatory School at www.winstonprep.edu.

Essential Tasks

(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
Teach students in a 1:1 setting
Instruct students in their greatest areas of need using a variety of techniques, such as multi-sensory learning and repetition, to reinforce learning and to meet students’ varying needs and interests
Provide decoding, encoding, reading fluency, reading comprehension, and writing remediation in one-to-one and classroom settings
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
Meet with parents to discuss their children’s progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs
Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, school policies, and administrative regulations
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

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
Special Education Teacher, Learning Specialist, Reading Specialist, and Speech-Language Pathologist background preferred
Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
Highly professional, creative thinker who is flexible and works well within a team environment
Proficiency in Google Workspace, Meet, and Classroom
Flexible, collaborative, committed, and eager to learn our student-centered model

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 extra-curricular responsibilities such as after-school clubs, exam proctoring, and tutoring

We are proud of our diverse student body and actively seek candidates who reflect the diversity of our school community. This position requires the successful candidate to work in person and on campus in New York, NY.

The salary range for this position is $55,000-70,000, commensurate with education and experience. Please note that the salary will be prorated to reflect the temporary, full-time nature of the position and the remaining portion of the school year.

Ready to apply? Interested candidates should submit their resume to nyemployment@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.