Elementary Structured Language Arts Reading Teacher

About the Role

Louisiana Key Academy Caddo School for dyslexic children seeks highly motivated educators willing to train in evidence-based practices for dyslexia education. The school offers a unique opportunity for certified teachers to specialize and work toward further certification as a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) while earning competitive wages and benefits.

Requirements

• A strong desire to receive rigorous, ongoing professional training to comprehend the unique challenges of dyslexic students and acquire specialized instructional skills needed to help them succeed socially and academically
• Strong writing and editing skills
• An open-minded attitude toward academic instruction, including a willingness to “work outside the box” of traditional instructional methods
• A willingness to receive and implement feedback regarding instructional practices
• Evidence of strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Willingness to participate in highly collaborative lesson planning and teaching situations
• Evidence of an individualized, interactive teaching philosophy
• Must be able to train at the Dyslexia Resource Center while teaching to obtain additional certification in Dyslexia Education (paid by LKA)

Location

Shreveport, LA

Schedule

Full-time