Oakwood School, located in Annandale, VA, is a private 1st-8th grade, co-ed day school for bright students with learning differences. We are currently accepting applications for classroom teachers with appropriate training for the 2024-2025 School Year.
Oakwood School classrooms are designed around a team-teaching model with two classroom teachers assigned to 10-13 homeroom students. Students are broken into small groups for math, reading, and written language. The team-teaching model requires good communication and professional collaboration skills to provide the best educational experience for our students.
An appropriate candidate will demonstrate positive classroom management techniques for students with language-based learning disabilities, processing challenges, dysgraphia, and attentional issues. An understanding of multisensory teaching methods, diverse learning styles, and specific strategies for teaching students with learning differences and dyslexia is required.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Team-teaching up to 13 students in science and social studies.
Independent teaching up to 13 students in science and social studies.
Regular parent communication and outreach on student progress.
Completion of monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual student progress documents.
Attendance at weekly collaboration meetings with cohort teachers & academic leadership.
Additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Eligibility for Virginia Teaching License with endorsement in Special Education, Learning Disabilities, or related field.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
2-3 years of special education classroom teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current VA Teaching license with an endorsement in Special Education or Learning Disabilities.
Master's degree in the field of Special Education or related field.
Oakwood School is a private 1st-8th grade, co-ed day school for bright students with learning differences. Oakwood School provides a multisensory educational program in which students with learning differences are guided to achieve their unique academic and social potential in a nurturing community environment