Dyslexia/Reading Specialist - St. Gerard Education & Athletic Center

About the role

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is seeking a full-time Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) on staff that will report to the Executive Director of Special Education.

We are searching for a candidate whose faith and relationship with Jesus Christ is the driving principle in their life who teach and act in accordance with the morals and values of the Catholic Church.

Responsibilities

• Train archdiocesan teachers on a viable dyslexia program: Take Flight, Reading by Design or other program
• Maintain a database of students who qualify for dyslexia across the archdiocese
• Provide quality professional development on dyslexia strategies for all teachers
• Conducts individual and group parent training sessions on dyslexia awareness, home-based intervention techniques, and collaboration with school personnel; provides written materials and resources to support parent understanding
• Develops and implements a comprehensive dyslexia screening protocol for the archdiocese in grades K-3; identifies students at-risk for dyslexia and establishes tiered intervention plans based on screening results
• Collaborate with teachers in classrooms to help enrich curricular approaches and improve pedagogy to better meet the needs of students
• Train administrators on classroom “look fors” in a quality dyslexia program
• Provide dyslexia services to students on a campus in the event of a vacancy or a leave of absence
• Provide training for quality tier 1 instruction in reading
• Provide input for student accommodation plan meetings
• Understands the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) process
• Knowledge and understanding of disabilities in the Texas education system
• Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school and archdiocese of San Antonio, including the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees
• Adheres to safety training and protocols daily and takes precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others
• Attend meetings, events, and professional development (including after work hours)
• Possess strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory
• Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in education/reading or related field
• Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching with at least 2 years’ experience teaching reading or providing dyslexia intervention and/or related experience
• Licenses and Credentials: Texas Teacher Certification, Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)
• Other: Reliable transportation, valid driver license, valid vehicle insurance, must pass archdiocesan Safe Environment Requirements and background screening, must pass Texas DPS Fingerprint-based Applicant Clearinghouse screening

Benefits

This position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver license
• Valid vehicle insurance
• Archdiocesan Safe Environment Requirements and background screening
• Texas DPS Fingerprint-based Applicant Clearinghouse screening