Additional Salary Information: The position is salaried with a benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
The Siena School in Oakton, VA, seeks an experienced reading teacher interested in using small-group instruction, research-based strategies, a multisensory approach, and other best practices to teach reading to students in grades 3-8. The position is part-time for the 2024-25 school year, with anticipated growth to full-time in subsequent years.
Reading is at the center of almost everything we do at Siena. All students at the school take a reading class each year from 3rd through 8th grade, working on comprehension, fluency, and decoding. Additionally, reading is also offered at the high school level. Siena's reading classes are capped at 10 students, with students subdivided into smaller groups according to areas of need. The classes teach phonology, phonemic awareness, decoding and spelling, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, through systematic, structured, and sequential instruction.
Candidates should have a desire to teach the core principles of reading and an interest in ongoing professional development and training, which the school provides. Candidates should have knowledge of dyslexia and instruction for students identified with dyslexia and related disorders. Experience working with students with learning differences preferred. Our teachers design interventions and strategies tailored to each student’s needs.
The Siena School is one of the nation’s leading independent schools serving bright, college-bound students with mild to moderate language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia (www.thesienaschool.org). At The Siena School, teachers encourage students' creative expression, incorporate student interests and passions, and develop critical thinking by creating a vibrant, student-centered environment that supports the learning and personal growth of each student. Siena faculty and staff work collaboratively with students, parents, and professionals to create a nurturing but rigorous learning environment. We are committed to academic excellence, educational innovation, and social justice. We know our children well and engage them daily in exciting, intellectual dialogue. Through individualized, multisensory instruction, students develop critical thinking skills and acquire the tools and strategies needed to become successful and independent learners. A positive learning experience inspires our students to have confidence in themselves and their abilities.
Responsibilities Include:
Advising students and working with students, parents, and other teachers to fully develop a picture of students’ strengths and learning needs.
Regular, timely, and consistent communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
Promoting joyful student engagement and a commitment to the education of students with dyslexia are essential.
Supporting the school’s mission and culture, promoting a positive, inclusive school climate
Through a restorative justice lens, supporting student adherence to school expectations
Establishing and maintaining good relationships with varying stakeholders
How to Apply / Contact
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@thesienaschool.org. No phone inquiries please.
About Us
The Siena School is one of the nation’s leading independent schools serving bright, college-bound students with mild to moderate language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia (www.thesienaschool.org). At The Siena School, teachers encourage students' creative expression, incorporate student interest and passions, and develop critical thinking by creating a vibrant, student-centered environment that supports the learning and personal growth of each student. Siena faculty and staff work collaboratively with students, parents, and professionals to create a nurturing but rigorous learning environment. We know our children well and engage them on a daily basis in exciting, intellectual dialogue. Through individualized, multisensory instruction, students develop critical thinking s
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with a strong academic track record and demonstrated career interest in education. Advanced degree and 2-5 years of classroom experience strongly preferred but not required.
Reading training (e.g. Orton Gillingham, Sounds in Syllables).
Knowledge in the core processes, skills, and content of reading and its relationship to listening, speaking, and writing.
Understand the reading process, particularly phonemic awareness, phonics, comprehension, decoding, strategic reading, and the application of these skills.
Experience teaching specific elements of reading instruction in small groups.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Siena School (www.thesienaschool.org) has two campuses, one in Oakton, VA, which opened in fall, 2021, and one in Silver Spring, Maryland, which is in its 17th year. Both campuses are experiencing expanding enrollment. The Siena School has become a national leader in educating bright, college-bound students with mild to moderate language-based learning differences. Siena enrolls approximately 40% students of color. The school focuses on the professional development of its staff who are regularly published and have presented at national and international conferences, including the NAIS Annual Conference. Siena is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Siena School is committed to equitable hiring practices, and enthusiastically encourages professionals of all backgrounds to apply.
The Siena School is committed to equitable hiring practices, and enthusiastically encourages professionals of all backgrounds to apply.