Dyslexia Therapist (Certified Academic Language Therapist)

The Winston School seeks two (2) dynamic and experienced Dyslexia Therapists (CALT) to begin in the 2026-2027 school year. These highly-qualified therapists will work alongside our Center for Teaching & Learning Director, Learning Specialists, and faculty to provide targeted, research-based, dyslexia therapy for students diagnosed with language-based learning differences in small-group settings. The Dyslexia Therapist will support intervention, and qualified applicants will also help to provide instructional and behavioral support for teachers and staff. The preferred candidates for this position are trained in multiple intervention programs, including but not limited to, Scottish Rite’s Take Flight, MTA, Orton Gillingham, and other multi-sensory language programs.

Teaching and Leading Responsibilities

• Provide research-based, direct instruction in small intervention groups for students K-5
• Work collaboratively on the appropriate use of data in making educational decisions
• Facilitate the coordination of school-wide and individual student progress monitoring alongside classroom and benchmark assessments
• Maintain an accurate database of students on a reading watch list, as well as students currently receiving reading support
• Support teaching staff with research-based reading interventions and collaborate with other faculty as necessary
• Perform weekly progress monitoring on each student using the therapy and benchmark assessment tools
• Provide quarterly updates to parents and teachers for each student served
• Participate in division and grade-level meetings to discuss the progress of each student receiving therapy and work alongside Center staff to update learning profiles of students
• Assist administration in reviewing data to develop and assist in professional development
• Create timely lesson plans for each DT class/group/individual
• Input and maintain accurate records of student progress and therapy sessions

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Special Education, Reading, or a related field
• Certification as a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)
• Experience working with students with language-based learning differences
• Training in multiple intervention programs, including but not limited to, Scottish Rite’s Take Flight, MTA, Orton Gillingham, and other multi-sensory language programs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and parents
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records and databases