Small Group Teacher

Havern School seeks a part-time Small Group Teacher to teach three middle school groups a language arts, reading comprehension, and math from 8 am -12 pm on M-F. This role serves middle school students (6-8) within our small-group model, emphasizing individualized instruction, flexibility, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

• Plan, deliver, and adjust small-group lessons in:

• Structured Literacy — foundational and advanced decoding/encoding, fluency, vocabulary, and written expression aligned with evidence-based practice

• Reading Comprehension — strategy instruction, text structure, vocabulary, close reading

• Math — concept development, problem solving, and skill fluency using multisensory methods

• Use data (screeners, progress monitoring, work samples) to differentiate instruction and update groupings or goals as needed.

• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to align supports and ensure smooth student transitions.

• Communicate regularly with families via conferences, phone, our messaging platform, and email.

• Maintain student notes, anecdotal records, and assessments; contribute to progress reports (October, February, May).

• Lead or participate in parent–teacher–student conferences.

• Maintain an organized, professional learning space equipped for small-group instruction.

• Attend meetings as needed.

• Engage in professional development; remain current on research and best practices for neurodiverse learners.

• Support admissions through classroom visits/observations and help promote enrollment internally and externally.

• Uphold and model Havern School’s mission, values, and community norms.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary or Special Education or related field (Master’s preferred).

• Training/experience with evidence-based literacy (e.g., Structured Literacy/Orton–Gillingham/Wilson/Barton or similar) strongly preferred.

• Experience teaching reading comprehension and/or math in small groups; middle school experience preferred.

• Commitment to the mission and philosophy of Havern School and to strengths-based, student-centered practice.

• Sensitivity to the intellectual, physical, and emotional needs of neurodivergent students.

• Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills.

• Experience with collaborative planning, curriculum adaptation, and team teaching.

• Comfort teaching multiple grade levels and adjusting plans based on data and team input.

• Flexible, solution-oriented, and open-minded in a dynamic school environment.

• Belief in each learner’s capacity to grow with the right instruction and support.

This is a .5 FTE, part-time EXEMPT position with a starting salary of $25,000. Salary is negotiable based on experience and/or additional qualifications. 

Please look at our website for more information about our school: www.havernschool.org . If you are interested in the position, please submit a cover letter and resume to Molly Buttitta, Head of School, at jobs@havernschool.org.

Updated: October 2025