Mackintosh Academy, a co-educational independent school serving gifted students in K through 8th, is seeking a Performing Arts (PA) Specialist Teacher for the 2021–2022 academic year. Mackintosh Academy presents an exceptional opportunity to work with bright, dedicated, and creative students and colleagues in a highly innovative and naturally beautiful setting. 

We seek a candidate who values the balance of intellectually challenging and creative program with developmentally appropriate and research-based practices. Our excellent student-teacher ratios allow for individualized instruction and education of the whole child. This PA teacher would be responsible for teaching in our “Great Hall,” working collaboratively with Lower & Middle School colleagues to implement an artistically strong, child-centered and differentiated curriculum to gifted children. Preference will be given to candidates with experience and training in working with children at this level. 

Position Description: 

• Teach primarily Individuals & Society (I&S) to 7-8th grade, and possibly a few Language & Literature (L&L) classes to middle school students using a variety of best curricular approaches including: research skills and projects, simulations, debate, writers and reading workshop, readers roundtable, word study/spelling, and other best-practices. 
• Lead or co-lead a Middle School Homeroom and House (advisory) to facilitate the social and emotional development of the students. Participate in key components of Middle School including: morning meetings, class meetings, service and leadership opportunities, class and school-wide agreements, rituals, routines, and all-school gatherings. 
• Coordinates IB planning and implementation via a highly collaborative relationship with other grade-levels, specialist teachers, and Middle School leadership. 
• Implements a variety of instructional and assessment methods including integrated use of educational technology, design-thinking, experiential education, and project-based learning. 
• Participate in all functions of Middle School culture including service learning, experiential trips, spring trips, and other on and off campus functions. 
• Maintains solid, frequent, and effective communication with home, colleagues, and administration. 
• Participates in staff meetings, retreats, and on various committees. 
• Supports the overall mission of Mackintosh Academy. 

 Credentials/Salary/Benefits: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required. MA preferred. Knowledge of gifted children, a plus. 
• Salary range: $48,500 – 65,000. 
• Comprehensive benefits package including: health, vision, dental, retirement. 

Application: 

Please send/email cover letter, resumé, statement of educational philosophy, and supporting materials to: 

For more information about Mackintosh Academy, visit our Website: www.mackboulder.com 

Mackintosh Academy, a co-educational, independent school serving gifted students in grades K through 8th, is seeking a full time 5-8th Grade Learning Specialist for the 2021-2021 academic school year. Mackintosh Academy presents an exceptional opportunity to work with bright, dedicated, and creative students and colleagues in a highly innovative and naturally beautiful setting.

The primary goal of the Learning Specialist is to ensure that Mackintosh Academy – Boulder appropriately identifies and supports students who may have additional learning needs that require an extra level of support. This person will provide support and interventions as needed to individual students and groups of students based on developmentally appropriate and research based practices. This person will also support the school's faculty to equip them in supporting the needs of various learners. The Learning Specialist will interface with faculty, parents, and independent contractors on behalf of students who require specialized academic instruction (including advanced learners).

Position includes, but may not be limited to:

• Lead the process for identifying, monitoring, and remediating individual student learning needs in conjunction with homeroom teachers, families, outside providers, and/or administrators.
• Completing student observations or assessments as needed or when requested by homeroom teachers or other concerned parties for the purpose of evaluating targeted learning needs and creating plans of support.
• Work with teachers, families, & outside supports to make and/or facilitate & track plans to support identified needs.
• Partner and communicate with parents/guardians on a consistent basis throughout the school year.
• Meet with individuals and/or small groups of students (primarily 5-8th) for academic support and intervention in all areas of learning including: literacy, math and other content areas.
• As possible and necessary, teach small literacy or math groups.
• Support students with the development of executive functioning skills & fostering of social emotional well-being.
• Support 5-8th faculty with developmentally appropriate strategies and resources for meeting the needs of various learners who may be facing academic challenges.
• In conjunction with the homeroom teacher and/or administrators, make appropriate recommendations for outside student support when needed.
• When outside testing is submitted to the school, support staff with implementing appropriate accommodations as appropriate to your role.
• Offer occasional faculty and parent educational programs or training as possible.

Credentials, Qualifications, and Salary Range:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Masters preferred. Knowledge of gifted children is a plus.
• Applicants must have a strong knowledge base in the area of learning differences, especially dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, as well as attention and executive functioning challenges.
• Desirable candidates will also know about intervention, assessments, and be current on the general teaching pedagogy of reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Salary range: $48,500 - $65,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including: health, vision, dental, and retirement.

Application: