High School Teacher - Learning Strategies

Lawrence School - Northfield, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Northfield, OH

101-250 employees

Educational Services

About the position

Lawrence School is seeking a dedicated and inspiring High School Teacher for Learning Strategies to educate students in essential academic, personal, and social skills necessary for success in the 21st century. This role involves teaching a course that focuses on study skills, communication, time management, and critical thinking, while fostering a supportive and structured learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill a full-time teaching schedule that may include Learning Strategies and humanities courses.
• Conduct targeted intervention sections for students needing additional literacy support.
• Perform typical teacher duties such as lunch, activity, and dismissal supervision.
• Ensure the academic needs of every student are met by maintaining a structured learning environment.
• Utilize diverse teaching strategies and an individualized instructional approach.
• Integrate educational and assistive technology tools into the classroom experience.
• Circulate within the classroom to connect with students and effectively implement curricula.
• Provide excellent customer service and communication to parents, including participation in bi-annual parent-teacher conferences.
• Respond to parent contacts within 24 hours and meet/exceed communication requirements.
• Engage in campus life by coaching or advising an after-school club, sport, or extracurricular activity.
• Participate in on-site training and professional development opportunities.
• Enter assignments and grades into the school's database, ensuring information is current and accessible.
• Complete assigned paperwork and reports thoroughly and promptly, including IEP progress reports and grade reports.
• Collaborate with campus leadership on issues related to students, parents, or school operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education with appropriate teacher certification (Intervention Specialist or Adolescent/Young Adult 7-12) required.
• Experience in ELA and humanities education.
• Previous experience as a classroom teacher or career counselor preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to celebrate diverse learning experiences.
• Eagerness to learn and implement Lawrence School's teaching methodology.
• Ability to set and maintain classroom expectations consistently.
• Willingness to partner with parents and school leadership.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with students who have learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD.
• Familiarity with assistive technology in education.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement