Reading Intervention Teacher - Mary of Nazareth School - Darnestown Maryland
Catholic Schools Office, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington
Location
Montgomery County, Maryland
Salary
$45,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
The teacher will provide reading intervention and direct support to students with disabilities in both small groups and general education classrooms. Responsibilities include modifying academic materials, managing grades, and fostering an inclusive learning environment aligned with Catholic teachings.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and have coursework or experience in special education. Certification in Orton Gillingham is required or must be obtained through summer training.
Job description
Mary of Nazareth School in Darnestown Maryland is hiring a Reading Intervention Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This role is full time and will report to the Principal. The salary for this position is $45,000 with excellent benefits. Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: mfriel@maryofnazareth.org
Principal Responsibilities
- Steward the heritage and educational philosophy of the school while maintaining an effective positive learning climate that supports the teachings of the Catholic Church
- Maintain and develop a school-wide philosophy of inclusion for serving students
- Maintain the classroom environment, including organizing materials and creating educational bulletin boards
- Plan and deliver instruction to individual students, and small groups of students, in an academic, social, communication, and independent living skills
- Manage an online grade book by organizing assignments and entering grades in a timely fashion
- Plan and supervise activities for students and peers during Academic Resource Time
- Modify and scaffold materials and assignments from general education classes, and assist students in completing work that is done outside the general education classroom
- Communicate with and advise general education teachers providing strategies and problem and solving for including students with disabilities in their classroom
- Provide direct support to students in their general education classes
- Proctor tests
- Provide facilitation, supervision, and problem-solving to students as they participate in all aspects of the school community, including performing arts, extracurricular activities, campus ministry, and school traditions
- Provide support to students with disabilities during school events such as emergency drills, Mass, and assemblies
- Assist in the organizing and chaperoning of field trips, including overnight field trips such as school retreats
- Communicate with parents in writing, by telephone and, and in person
- Attend the following school events (required): Back-to-School Night, Scheduled Individual parent/teacher conferences, Open House, Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation, Faculty/Staff Retreats, Staff development days
- Perform other related duties as required
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Coursework in special education, or applicable experience
- Orton Gillingham Trained/Certified or willing to take summer training to become certified
- One year of relevant experience preferred
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with faculty, parents and staff
- Ability to set clear boundaries with students while maintaining a positive relationship that fosters their development and independence
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, and the ability to learn and use new technologies, particularly assistive technologies
- Experience using iPad as an assistive technology for instruction
- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and professionally
- Uses discretion and exercises sound judgment
Benefits
- Excellent Benefits
