Middle and High School ELA Teacher

Middle and High School ELA Teacher Odyssey School Austin, TX Job Details Full-time $45,000 - $55,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Working with individuals with developmental disabilities Community engagement Teamwork Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques) Classroom experience Teaching Full Job Description Join the Faculty at Odyssey School - Empowering Neurodivergent Learners Since 1997 Odyssey School is a Cognia-accredited, independent non-profit middle and high school in Austin, Texas. We were founded on a simple but unique dream: to create a space where students who learn differently can finally experience academic success. At Odyssey, we teach to student's strengths while helping them learn to use the best strategies to meet their personal learning needs. We are looking for educators who want to move away from the "one-size-fits-all" model and into a community where teaching is personal, relational, and deeply impactful. Why Odyssey is an Appealing Place to

Work Autonomy:

With class sizes of just 6-8 students , you have the freedom to actually teach, not just manage a crowd.

Restorative Culture:

We prioritize connection over compliance. We utilize Restorative Practices to build community and resolve conflict, ensuring both students and staff feel heard and valued. Focus on

Growth, Not Tests:

We are a haven for those who are unenthusiastic about standardized testing and prefer authentic assessment and creative curriculum.

Collaborative Environment:

You aren't on an island here. You'll work alongside a tight-knit team of 12 faculty members who share your passion for neurodiversity. Available Roles (2026 -2027 School Year) We are seeking a passionate educator for a full-time middle and high school ELA teaching position. You'll Thrive at Odyssey If… You believe in

Restorative Practices:

You prefer "working with" students. You value empathy and repairing harm over traditional punitive discipline. You are a "Learning Architect": You love the challenge of adapting a lesson on the fly to meet a student's specific sensory or cognitive needs. You value

Neurodiversity:

You see ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning differences as unique blueprints for potential learning. You are

Relational:

You understand that for our students safety and belonging are the prerequisites for learning.

Key Responsibilities Restorative Leadership:

Facilitate a classroom culture rooted in restorative circles and proactive relationship-building.

Differentiated Instruction:

Design and implement engaging, multi-sensory lessons tailored for students with learning disabilities.

Small Group Support:

Provide high-impact feedback and guidance within a small group setting.

Community Collaboration:

Actively participate in faculty growth and partner with parents to support the "whole child."

Our Ideal Candidate Experience:

Proven success working with neurodivergent learners or students with learning disabilities.

Credentials:

Previous classroom teaching experience.

Attributes:

Flexible, inclusive, empathetic, and organized. You should be someone who remains calm in the face of challenges and brings a positive, strategic energy to the team.

Position Details Schedule:

40 hours per week (August start date).

Compensation:

$45,000 - $55,000 (contingent on experience)

Location:

4407 Red River, Austin, TX 78751.

Benefits:

Direct Deposit is available for part-time and full time salaried employees. Payday is the 15th and the last day of the month. Health Insurance - through Aetna - Odyssey School Pays up to $325 per month toward the employee monthly health insurance premium: any remainder is deducted pre-tax through payroll. Dental insurance through Principal is available at the employee's expense, with monthly premiums deducted through payroll. Vision Insurance through Principal is available at the employee's expense, with monthly premiums deducted through payroll. Long-term disability policy through Principal. The Monthly premium is paid by Odyssey. A life insurance policy in the amount of $25,000 through Principal. The monthly premium is paid by Odyssey. A Retirement Plan. Employee contributions are deducted through payroll. How to

Apply:

Please email your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest in our mission to Kate Jewell, Head of School , at . Odyssey School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Private school Special education school

Experience:

teaching: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Austin, TX 78751 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Austin, TX 78751: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person