JOB TITLE: Director of Health Services

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance and Human Resources

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: None

STATUS: Full-time, Salary, 40 hours/week, Exempt, 11 Month Contract

JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Health Services will treat students for medical issues, administer approved medications, help prevent physical issues and disease, and coordinate routine health assessments. The Director of Health Services will play a critical role in partnering with Head of School, School Administration, and the School Board.  

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES (Including Physical Function):

• Responsible for early detection of physical problems and health evaluations
• Develop, implement, and monitor health care plans and emergency plans for students and staff
• Responsible for disease prevention and professional treatment of students
• Promote programs on health education and immunization
• Maintains clinical records and all State of Texas requirements, including immunizations
• Conduct vision, hearing, and spinal screening and health assessments
• Provide direct health care, emergency first aid care, medication administration, and related health services according to State laws and School Policies
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge and implementation directions of CDC, State of Texas, and County requirements and guidelines
• Address the physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of students
• Coordinates implementation of First aid/CPR/AED training and an immunization clinic
• Attend all Staff meetings and Staff retreats as available and/or needed

Minimum requirements:  

• Knowledge of School policies and procedures
• Knowledge of CDC, State of Texas, and County Health guidelines
• State of Texas Immunization Requirements
• Strong desktop computing skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail, organization, and the ability to multi-task

Education/Certification: 

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas 
• CPR certification
• Certified in vision, hearing, scoliosis, and acanthosis nigricans screening preferred

Experience: Nursing experience working in a school setting is preferred.

Physical Abilities: Maintain physical ability to complete all essential functions and activities of the position. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Technological Skills: Proficient in Excel and Word, Google Suite, and FACTS software a plus.

February 2025

JOB TITLE: Educational Technology Specialist

REPORTS TO: Technology Integration Specialist

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: None

STATUS: Salary, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt, 12-month contract

JOB SUMMARY: The Educational Technology Specialist will support and enhance instructional and assistive technology integration in the lower and middle school. The ideal candidate has experience with assistive technology, teaching digital literacy, training faculty in instructional technology, leading parent education seminars, and providing basic IT support to students. This is a new position for the school and will grow and evolve as technology continues to change.  This position will play a critical role in partnering with the students, faculty, staff, and the Technology Integration Specialist.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES (Including Physical Function):

• Commitment to Briarwood’s mission, purpose, and culture.
• Strive to inspire a love of the field of study in students.
• Partner proactively with faculty and administration to support students with Dyslexia and LD and teachers in their efforts to advance students with learning differences.
• Ensure that all students support initiatives that align with the school’s mission and values.
• Develop and deliver engaging technology instruction that integrates social skills, digital citizenship, and essential educational tools.
• Teach digital literacy classes to lower and middle school students.
• Provide resources that meet the research, educational, and recreational needs of students.
• Collaborate with the Technology Integration Specialist and others in the IT department to train teachers in technology applications.
• Monitor student progress, ensure responsible technology use, and support mastery of specified standards.
• Assist with troubleshooting student Chromebooks, laptops, and classroom technology.
• Support classroom integration of tools such as interactive whiteboards, tablets, and educational software.
• Assess current software and subscriptions, researching new options as needed.
• Oversee the student use of Google Classroom and Google Workspace.
• Assist the IT department in updating technology-related policies.
• Lead virtual webinars for parents on relevant technology topics.
• Represent the school at educational conferences and associations.
• Participate in any accreditation process for the school.
• Attend all staff meetings and staff retreats.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Technology Integration Specialist or the Head of School.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.  A graduate degree in instructional technology or curriculum is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in instructional technology or curricular innovation in an educational setting
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, families, and external professionals
• Experience in independent school
• Experience with learning disabilities and differentiated instructional strategies
• Proven success at working collaboratively
• Strong understanding of best practices for technology education in lower and middle school
• Proficiency with Chromebook operating systems, Google Workspace, Hapara and other programs unique to dyslexic and learning-disabled students
• Experience training colleagues in technology applications
• Willingness to learn and implement new technology tools
• Knowledge of current AI tools and willingness to keep to the up with the latest AI
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Exceptionally capable of both written and oral communication
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills

Physical Abilities: Maintain physical ability to complete all essential functions and activities of the position.

The Briarwood Philosophy

“Every student can learn, and every student has the right to be taught in the way he or she learns best.”

 The Briarwood Core Values

Community through Connections

Our school community is a diverse group of learners who treat each other with kindness and respect.

We value the connections that our faculty and staff make with our students.

We value our partnerships with families.

We strive to ensure that our community offers opportunities for academic, social, and emotional growth.

Transformation through Confidence

Our faculty create a structured and challenging academic environment. They hold themselves and their students accountable as they build confident, self-advocating learners who are prepared for an ever-challenging and complex world. We set high expectations for social behavior and academic success, which students attain through perseverance and a growth mindset.

 Each candidate is expected to understand and support the Briarwood Teaching Philosophy and Core Values.

 The Briarwood School offers a competitive health insurance program, retirement benefits, paid time off, and robust professional development opportunities.

The Briarwood School is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Briarwood prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.  

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

The Briarwood School makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

JOB TITLE: Lower School Reading Teacher 

REPORTS TO: Director of Lower School 

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: None 

STATUS: Salary, 40 hours/week, Teacher Contract 

JOB SUMMARY: The Lower School Reading Teacher has the responsibility of providing  support, in-depth knowledge of the Science of Reading, and the best teaching practices for  students with learning differences. This position will play a critical role in partnering with  Department Chair and the Lower School Director. 

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES (Including Physical Function):

• Commitment to Briarwood’s mission, purpose, and culture 
• Strive to inspire a love of the field of study in students
• Partner proactively with faculty and administration to support students with Dyslexia and  LD and teachers in their efforts to advance students with learning differences
• Observe and evaluate individual students displaying academic or behavioral difficulties and assess their learning strengths and challenges
• Direct one-on-one or small-group instruction
• Prepare lesson plans
• Document progress, assist goals for students
• Developing and issuing educational content, including notes, tests, and assignments
• Supervising classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment
• Organizing supplies and resources for lectures and presentations
• Delivering personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning
• Planning and implementing educational activities and events
• Ensuring your classroom is clean and orderly
• Preparing and distributing periodic progress reports and semester report cards
• Attending parent-teacher meetings
• Evaluating and documenting student progress
• Experience and/or training in Orton-Gillingham-related curricula (e.g., Wilson Language Systems, BLS, Fundations), Neuhaus
• Experience and/or training in the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy
• Allocating and grading homework, assignments, and tests
• Work with parents, faculty, and division heads when academic concerns arise regarding students
• Implement a focus on technology use and adoption within the School
• Represent the school at educational conferences and associations
• Participate in any accreditation process for the school
• Attend all staff meetings and staff retreats
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Lower School or the Head of School

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree, Teacher Certificate, with a Specialty in Reading or Equivalent 

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in independent schools, with a strong background in Reading 2
• Exceptionally capable in both written and oral communication
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills
• Technologically savvy
• Proven success at working collaboratively
• Passionate about the chosen field of study 

Physical Abilities: Maintain physical ability to complete all essential functions and activities of  the position. 

The Briarwood School offers a competitive health insurance program, retirement benefits, paid time off, and robust professional development opportunities. 

The Briarwood Philosophy 

“Every student can learn, and every student has the right to be taught in the way he or she learns best.” 

The Briarwood Core Values 

Community through Connections 

Our school community is a diverse group of learners who treat each other with kindness and respect. 

We value the connections that our faculty and staff make with our students. 

We value our partnerships with families. 

We strive to ensure that our community offers academic, social, and emotional growth opportunities. 

Transformation through Confidence 

Our faculty creates a structured and challenging academic environment. They hold themselves and their students accountable as they build confident, self-advocating learners prepared for an ever-challenging and complex world. We set high expectations for social behavior and academic success, which students attain through perseverance and a growth mindset. 

Each candidate is expected to understand and support the Briarwood Teaching Philosophy and Core Values. 

The Briarwood School is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Briarwood prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. 

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Briarwood School makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

March 2025

The Briarwood School is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Briarwood prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex,  sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal,  state, or local laws.  

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting,  promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Briarwood School makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

Reports to: Head of School and Department Director

Job Summary: Meaningful instruction for students, to facilitate learning in the absence of the regular teacher. Flexible, creative, and willing to fill in for various subjects and grade levels.

Detailed Responsibilities & Activities (Including Physical Function):

• Provide classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans
• Manage the classroom in a way that encourages students
• Create a classroom that is conducive to learning
• Supervise students in and out of the classroom, monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities
• Implement plans for curriculum program which provide for effective teaching strategies
• Maintain appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices in the absence of the teacher
• Presents for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school
• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, and staff in a positive manner
• Other duties assigned to help and assist the School, Directors, and Staff

Minimum Requirements: Experience teaching in a classroom setting, good interpersonal skills, attention to detail, organization, ability to multi-task, and be able to pass a Background check.

Education: College education, Bachelor’s Degree.

Physical Abilities: Maintain physical ability to complete all essential functions and activities of the position.

Documentation Required: College Transcripts, teaching certificate, and documentation of experience.

The Briarwood and Tuttle Schools offer a competitive health insurance program, retirement benefits, paid time off, and robust professional development opportunities. The Briarwood School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Briarwood prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Briarwood School makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Updated October 2023

The Briarwood school is seeking highly qualified applicants for teaching positions, grades K-12, to join our team of highly trained teachers. The Briarwood School is a K-12 independent school specializing in educating children with diagnosed learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia).  We believe that Every child CAN learn and deserves to be taught in the way he or she learns best.  

Teachers report to their Division Director and facilitate the growth of students through direct, multi-sensory instruction utilizing evidenced-based curriculum. Teaching positions at the Briarwood School are full-time positions. We are now accepting applications for anticipated openings in the near future.

Applicants to Briarwood will have their resume kept on file and contacted for a screening interview if and when a relevant position becomes available.

Desired Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to Briarwood’s mission, purpose, and culture.
• Passion for working with students who learn differently.
• Eagerness to continue learning through robust professional development opportunities.
• Provides a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and structured classroom environment.
• Develops strong rapport with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Enthusiastic collaboration with a department/team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Follows evidence-based curriculum and strategies adopted by the school.
• Aligns routines and procedures across grade level and maintains a structured and consistent classroom environment.
• Skilled at differentiating instruction and providing individualized accommodations.

Required and preferred Educational Background and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred)
• Current teaching certification preferred
• Prior teaching experience, preferably in an Independent School setting 
• Coaching experience in traditional sports preferred
• Experience teaching students with learning disabilities strongly preferred
• Strong content knowledge
• Proficient with technology, especially Google Workspace
• Strong work ethic

Additional Salary Information: The Briarwood School offers a competitive health insurance program, retirement benefits, paid time off, and robust professional development opportunities. Relocation compensation is not included in any position.