Franklin Academy is hiring an English Instructor to serve students in grades 8 through post-graduates for the 2026-2027 school year. Franklin Academy students have unique learning needs and often have diagnoses such as Autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, dyslexia, and other co-occurring disabilities. The English Instructor will work closely with the department chair to create and implement a curriculum that equips college-bound students with the skills to succeed in various postsecondary environments. Additionally, the candidate will work with student academic advisors to implement instructional strategies to support student 504 Accommodation Plans. Further, the English Instructor must be comfortable working outside the classroom to support our students' social-emotional development through the residence life model. Finally, the ideal candidate must be creative and community-oriented to expand opportunities for students who are often underserved. 

1. Instructional & Professional Responsibilities

• Teach a full-time English course load, with content determined by the department chair. 
• Teach two elective courses, based on instructor and student interest, to students across all grade levels. 
• Complete daily, weekly, and term reports to evaluate student skills and concept mastery. 
• Participate in professional meetings, including all-campus faculty sessions and department and divisional meetings. 
• Support the strategic plan by participating in committees. 
• Participate in school-wide events, both during evening and weekend assignments. 
• Communicate with families regarding student performance. 
• Other duties as assigned

2. Evening & Weekend Programming

All teaching faculty are integrated into the residential life model of the school, which includes:

• Acting as a member of an evening duty team, once per week, which may include monitoring the study hall, conducting evening social workshops, and monitoring the campus. 
• Acting as a member of a weekend team, with responsibilities determined by the Dean of Students, which includes on-campus programs and off-campus trips.
• Leading a competitive sport or an independent living skill workshop, based on professional interest and abilities. 
• Participating in all-campus special events. 

About Franklin Academy

Franklin Academy is a coeducational boarding and day school in East Haddam, Connecticut, set on a 75-acre campus along the Connecticut River and bordering the 700-acre Chapman Pond Preserve. Serving neurodivergent students in grades 8 through postgraduate year, Franklin supports intellectually capable learners whose needs around executive functioning, language processing, emotional regulation, and social cognition are not well met in traditional school settings. Our students are curious, motivated, and deeply relational, and they thrive in an environment where educators value flexibility, creativity, and a strengths-based approach to learning. Our faculty and staff are the heart of Franklin Academy. We seek educators and professionals who are eager to work collaboratively in a holistic boarding school environment where academic, residential, and student support programs are intentionally aligned. Franklin is not a traditional boarding school or a single-model program. Instead, we integrate best practices from independent schools, special education, and neurodevelopmental research to prepare students for college and life through explicit skill-building and authentic relationships.... This work is demanding and deeply meaningful, and while it is not the right fit for everyone, those who join our community find purpose, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students’ lives.

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