Full-Time, 10-Month Employee, Sagamore Hills Campus
Make a difference every day! Lawrence School seeks a highly qualified, charismatic, and inspiring educator to teach math to 9th-12th grade students.
Through professional development and continuous on-site training, our talented faculty of educators reach beyond their content areas to become experts in the way learners process information. Our signature small class sizes and supportive environment allow teachers and students alike to find unparalleled success.
JOB DUTIES:
Classroom Instruction & Management:
- Prepare thoroughly for each assigned academic period to ensure that content is presented in a structured, systematic way and that student skill and knowledge deficits are remediated appropriately
- Utilize specialized Lawrence School instructional methodology, following appropriate training in such models
- Maintain a highly structured classroom environment that minimizes disruptions and distractions and is supportive of all students and their unique learning needs
- Follow Assertive Discipline in responding to student behavior and seeks assistance from members of the Campus Leadership Council when situations are intense or ambiguous
- Perform assigned teacher duties appropriately, consistently, and promptly
- Ensure that members of the school’s administrative staff have accurate and up-to-date attendance information for each student
Preparation & Follow-Up:
- Input grades into the approved database system, ensuring that the current week’s grades are posted for viewing by parents by Friday of each week
- Complete curriculum maps biweekly to plan how academic skills are being taught, executive function needs are supported, and skills are assessed
- Complete assigned reports thoroughly and promptly, including IEP progress reports, grade reports, and other documents
- Communicate effectively and frequently with members of the school’s Campus Leadership Council on issues related to students, parents, or the school's operation
- Communicate effectively and frequently with parents, meeting or exceeding contract requirements set for teachers by the school’s administration; Follow up on parent contacts within 24 hours
- Prepare for and participate in parent conference events in November and March and prepare for and participate in special meetings related to students assigned to the teacher’s classroom
- Report any case of suspected child abuse or neglect to the Head of Upper School, Division Directors, or Head of School on the same day that the information was received from a student
- Review and recommend updates to Student Learning Plans.; Use information from Learning Plans to inform teaching practice for individual students
- Utilize the various technology tools that are present in the classroom and available to both teachers and students
Outside of the Classroom:
The teacher’s workload extends beyond 8:15 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. Teacher tasks, including, but not limited to, lesson planning, parent communication, grading, maintaining curriculum maps, and professional development, must be completed regardless of contract hours.
- Attend and contribute positively to weekly Professional Learning Community meetings
- Attendance at PLC is mandatory. Teachers must inform the Academic Dean and Division Director at least 24 hours in advance if they are unable to attend due to schedule conflicts
- Complete assigned PLC tasks
- Complete continuing professional development training at Lawrence School and educational conferences/workshops, as assigned
- Advise at least one extracurricular or athletic program per year
- Participate in evening and weekend events as needed to support students and the operation of the school as a whole
Other Responsibilities:
- Treat each student, co-worker, parent, and community member with consistent respect and actively seek opportunities for cooperation and collaboration
- Maintain a positive, professional presence in the school while attending school-sponsored activities and when representing Lawrence School in the larger community
- Maintain accurate records and complete and submit required paperwork to the proper office according to the deadline
- Support the mission of Lawrence School
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field is required
- ODEW Teacher certification required; Intervention Specialist K-12 preferred; Non-tax certification will be considered
- Affinity for working with students with special learning needs is required
- Must be able to circulate throughout the classroom during instructional periods
- Must be able to manage stress adaptively, manage the behavior of students effectively, and respond appropriately to school emergencies
- Previous experience as a classroom teacher is preferred
SCHEDULE:
This is a 10-month position that follows the academic calendar with occasional evening and weekend hours.
TO APPLY:
Email a resume, cover letter, and three professional references in PDF format toJoe Timco, Director of High School, at [email protected]. No phone calls, please.
WORK AUTHORIZATION:
This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
ABOUT LAWRENCE SCHOOL
Lawrence School is a co-ed, 2-12, independent school serving over 200 students from 11 counties and 80 communities across Northeast Ohio. We have two campus locations in Northeast Ohio. The Lower School in Broadview Heights serves kindergarten- through sixth-grade students, while the Upper School in Sagamore Hills serves seventh- through 12th-grade students. For more than 50 years, Lawrence School has followed its mission to “Teach students using diverse learning strategies, ignite their potential, and inspire academic, personal and social success,” by delivering academic excellence to students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. In some environments, these diagnoses are called learning disabilities. At Lawrence School, we refer to the unique way our students process information as simply learning differences. We know great minds don’t think alike!
Lawrence School is a proud member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Association of Learning Differences Schools (ALDS), the Ohio Association of Independent Schools (OAIS), the Cleveland Council of Independent Schools (CCIS), and is accredited by the Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS).
Lawrence School welcomes students, staff, and trustees of all ages, races, colors, religions, sexes, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, handicaps, and national/ethnic origins to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available at the school. Lawrence School does not discriminate in administration of its education or admission policies, hiring practices, tuition assistance, or other school-related initiatives.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
License/Certification:
- ODEW Teacher Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Northfield, OH 44067 (Required)
Work Location: In person
