Waldorf School of Lexington, now in its 52nd year, is currently accepting applications for a long-term substitute Reading Learning Specialist with a concentration in Orton-Gillingham or an Orton-Gillingham-based approach for general education (full class, individual and small groups).  This onsite position has an immediate start date and will run through June 2023, with an anticipated 30-40 hours per week when school is in session. 

This Reading Learning Specialist role is part of the school’s Student Support Team (SST) and includes collaboration with the grade 2 through 5 lead class teachers to provide reading instruction and reading support to students with identified reading needs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Primary reading instruction for the whole class in 2nd and 3rd grade 

• Small group or 1-on-1 instruction as needed 

• Identifying reading needs and strategies, and supporting students

• Cultivating/maintaining a professional relationship with parents, faculty and staff

• Performing classroom/sectional administrative duties and school committee assignments.

Qualifications

A reading specialist certificate is required. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree and training in Orton-Gillingham or Orton-Gillingham-based curriculum preferred); demonstrated interest in the philosophy and methods of Waldorf education; elementary teaching experience; energy for, and commitment to, working with elementary aged children; and the ability to collaborate with the class teacher. Waldorf training and/or teaching experience is preferred.

About the Waldorf School of Lexington

Waldorf School of Lexington is part of the global movement of Waldorf Schools, one of the fastest growing independent school pedagogy worldwide. WSL provides a stimulating education that integrates music, fine arts, foreign languages, practical arts and crafts, physical education, and gardening with math, science, language arts, and social studies. We strive to cultivate in our students: a sense of wonder, creative and inquiring minds, a well-founded belief in their capacities, strength of character, will, and intellect, and compassion for and interest in all life.

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