Focus Teacher - Full Time (NY Campus)

Salary Details Salary: $55,000-$70,000 annually Posted: 17-Jul-26 Location: New York, New York Type: Full Time Categories English/Language Arts Reading Special Needs Salary Details Salary commensurate with education and experience. Required Education 4 Year Degree Additional Information 2 openings available. Winston Preparatory School is seeking a passionate educator to join our New York campus as a full-time Focus Teacher. If you are seeking a school environment where your expertise is appreciated, your professional growth is supported, and your work has a direct and lasting impact on students’ lives, we encourage you to apply now for the 2026-2027 school year. The hired candidate will begin in August 2026. As a member of the Winston Prep faculty, you will be part of a professional, engaged team and a collegial faculty culture that prioritizes collaboration and shared responsibility. Teachers are supported through regular coaching and mentorship and professional development, while also being trusted with the autonomy to design creative, responsive instruction. Our culture is one where questions are encouraged, growth is expected, and educators work together to support both academic skill development and social-emotional growth for students. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and immerse oneself in our highly individualized educational model for students with specific learning differences, such as ADD, dyslexia, and NVLD, and grow into a long-term role within our amazing school community. The hired candidate will support students’ growth in a student-centered, skills-focused way using best practices and a differentiated, individualized curriculum. The role requires building and maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, and faculty while also addressing the social-emotional needs of each student. The nature of the position allows for someone with a varied background. In addition to those with an education or special education background, our Focus faculty includes reading specialists, speech therapists, learning specialists, school psychologists, and social workers, as well as former lawyers and copy editors. About Winston Preparatory School Winston Preparatory School is a co-ed private day school for 4-12th-grade students with learning differences such as dyslexia, nonverbal learning disabilities, expressive or receptive language disorders, and executive functioning difficulties. Our mission is to facilitate the independence and meaningful participation of students with specific learning disorders through a Continuous Feedback System that develops skill acquisition and the Qualities of a Sustainable and Independent Learner. Winston Preparatory School also seeks to influence the field of education with research and implementation models that achieve these ends, in this way. Learn more about Winston Preparatory School at Essential Tasks (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment Teach students in a 1:1 setting Instruct students in their greatest areas of need using a variety of techniques, such as multi-sensory learning and repetition, to reinforce learning and to meet students’ varying needs and interests Provide decoding, encoding, reading fluency, reading comprehension, and writing remediation in one-to-one and classroom settings Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students Meet with parents to discuss their children’s progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, school policies, and administrative regulations Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities Perform related work as required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred Special Education Teacher, Learning Specialist, Reading Specialist, and Speech-Language Pathologist background preferred Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills Highly professional, creative thinker who is flexible and works well within a team environment Proficiency in Google Workspace, Meet, and Classroom Flexible, collaborative, committed, and eager to learn our student-centered model Benefits And Other Compensation Offered Health Insurance Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) Paid Time Off (sick leave) Professional Development for instructional staff Pre-tax commuter benefits Additional compensation is available for extra-curricular responsibilities such as after-school clubs, exam proctoring, and tutoring We are proud of our diverse student body and actively seek candidates who reflect the diversity of our school community. This position requires the successful candidate to work in person and on campus in New York, NY. The salary range for this position is $55,000-70,000, commensurate with education and experience. About Winston Preparatory School Founded in 1981, Winston Preparatory School is a network of eight campuses, both physical and virtual, for students ages 8-21+ with learning differences such as dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties (ADHD), and nonverbal learning disorder (NVLD). Our model is based on an in-depth understanding of each student, which results in grouping by learning profile and precisely designed programming. Winston Prep accomplishes this through its Continuous Feedback System. Our expert faculty continually assess how a student is responding to their skill development plan and adjust our teaching approach based on that. Students also participate in a daily one-to-one session called Focus, designed to serve as the diagnostic, instructional, and mentoring centerpiece of their experience. At the high school level, students with appropriate levels of skill mastery may participate in college courses. For students ages 17-21+ needing more time to prepare for life beyond high school, Winston Transitions offers programming that is individually tailored to meet academic, social-emotional, employability, and life skills. Our Winston Online campus offers flexible and engaging program options for students across the country and overseas. #J-18808-Ljbffr Winston Preparatory School