CALP/CALT (Dyslexia Practitioner/Therapist) - Temporary

Position Summary

Certified Academic Language Practitioner/Therapist (Dyslexia Specialist)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaches prescribed reading remediation curriculum to students in an intervention classroom using approved curriculum and any other learning activities deemed appropriate by the Lead Therapist or Principal.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student with the identified objectives.
• Demonstrate subject matter concepts and examples using models, whiteboard, or all other standard or approved teacher-prepared instructional aides.
• Explains learning objectives and student expectations as well as procedural expectations.
• Chosen remediation program will be taught with efficacy and purity. When assigning practice, provides opportunities when needed for individualization to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the students.
• Differentiates instruction and curriculum to meet individual student needs.
• Provides opportunities for student goal setting, reflection and self-assessment.
• Uses program and school adopted progress monitoring and assessments to improve learning and instruction.
• Sets behavior expectations and consequences that are clear and consistently enforced.
• Assumes responsibility for instruction, duties, supervision of students, and required meetings at designated times.
• Utilizes grading patterns that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Maintains and submits accurate and complete records as required.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student’s progress and interpret the school program. Interacts with students, staff and parents in a positive and professional manner.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, behavior, and learning problems.
• Establish rapport with students and provides a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning. Actively participate in full implementation of the School Improvement Plan when applicable.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school, the authorizer, and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.

Qualifications

• Education & Training: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) plus additional coursework required for Certified Academic Language Practitioner or Therapist certification (Practitioners and Therapists-in-Training welcome).
• Experience: Successful teaching and/or CALP/CALT experiences in a school setting.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Advanced oral and written communication, public relations, instruction, curriculum, facilitation, management, decision making, computer and organizational skills. Ability to work with students with various backgrounds and abilities. Advanced skill in supporting students and staff with diverse needs at various levels. Ability to be flexible and patient and make change. Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Operating knowledge of and experience with computer, word processing software.

Organizational Relationships

Reports to and is evaluated by the Principal. The Dyslexia Specialist (CALT/CALP) is observed by the lead CALT and building admin.

Working Conditions

The work is performed in a typical classroom environment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to see, talk, write and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, climb stairs, or sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Salary, Benefits, and Terms

• Salary Range: $48,000-$50,000 annually (prorated for days worked)
• Benefits: Includes sick time
• Reports Directly To: Principal
• Background Check: Must pass

Job Type

Temporary

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Work Location

In person

Work Year

December 2 to mid February - 44 days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Orton Academy seeks to comply with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.