Certified Academic Language Therapist

Primary Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of child development. 
  • Provide research-based, direct intervention for students. 
  • 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 faculty with research-based reading interventions and collaborate with other staff 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. 
  • Assist the administration in reviewing data to develop and assist in professional development. 
  • Assess and accommodate students’ learning needs and styles. 
  • Support the school’s mission and culture in encouraging each child’s lifelong love of learning. 
  • Create a culture that fosters a secure, student-centered environment, promotes a challenging rigor, and develops each student’s self-confidence and integrity. 
  • Actively create networks with colleagues, other schools, and professional organizations to grow your knowledge continuously and demonstrate your commitment to lifelong learning.
  • Responsive to families in a timely manner and shares important details and information throughout the year. 
  • Be committed to self-reflection to evaluate your instruction, assessment, and professional responsibilities, and explore new ideas, research, and pedagogical practices that enhance the student experience. 
  • Adhere to the school’s expectations regarding punctuality, timeliness, dress code, and confidentiality while also embracing and contributing to the school’s life beyond your instructional role. 
  • Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds. 
  • Other duties as assigned.
Role Description
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered.
  • $25,000 life insurance policy
  • TIAA-CREF Retirement Plan
  • Paid sick and personal leave.
Requirements
  • Master’s degree in education, special education, or a related field
  • Lead Teacher experience
  • Three years of preferred experience supporting students with language-based learning differences  (including 700 hours of supervised clinical experience)
  • Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or eligibility to obtain certification
  • Credential awarded through the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA)
  • Proficient in advanced technology skills