The Schenck School·Atlanta, Georgia
The teacher will provide intensive remediation for K-6 students with dyslexia using the Orton-Gillingham approach in a co-taught classroom. Responsibilities include creating innovative lessons, monitoring student progress, and participating in extensive professional development.
This is an evergreen recruitment posting for future Classroom Teacher opportunities. While there may not be a current vacancy at the time of application, we continuously accept applications from qualified candidates to build a pool of prospective teachers for anticipated openings throughout the school year.
The Schenck School is an independent day school for 250 Kindergarten through sixth-grade students with dyslexia located in Atlanta, Georgia.
The School was founded in 1959 by David T.
Schenck and uses the Orton-Gillingham approach.
Our mission is to build a solid educational foundation for students with dyslexia and develop their rich potential.
Our model is an intensive remediation model in which students come to us at all different grade levels - 3rd being our largest grade.
Students stay for an average of 2-3 years and then outplace to other independent schools or public schools.
We have two highly-trained teachers in each classroom, with a five-to-one student/teacher ratio.
A comprehensive benefits package will be offered to eligible candidates and includes: health, dental, vision, supplemental insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life insurance. A 403(b) retirement plan with match also available. Teacher salaries are competitive and are benchmarked with other independent schools on an annual basis.
Department: Academics
Reports To: Principal
Payroll Status: Salary, Exempt, Full-time, Ten Month
Interested candidates should submit a Cover Letter, Resume, and 3 References in a Word or PDF format.
The Schenck School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Schenck School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The Schenck School expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of The Schenck School’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree and possess a passion for working with students with language-based learning disabilities. Experience with dyslexia remediation and the ability to integrate technology into the classroom are preferred.
Market context
In Georgia, classroom teacher roles often draw steady interest because schools and child-focused programs need candidates who can meet licensing, safety, and classroom support requirements. This role is competitive for applicants who can show reliability, comfort with active supervision, and readiness to pass background checks; one year of child care experience is preferred, but not always required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your fit for the physical duties and prepare examples of working with children.