Reading Intervention Teacher - Mary of Nazareth School - Darnestown Maryland

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: [email protected]

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