CALP/CALT (Dyslexia Practitioner/Therapist) - Temporary

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Academic Language Practitioner/ 

Therapist (Dyslexia Specialist)

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Certified Academic Language Practitioner/Therapist (CALP/CALT) Position 

Position Summary: Orton Academy’s Certified Academic Language Practitioners and Therapists create a prescribed reading remediation program and a small group environment that fosters learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with students; motivates students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for preparation for secondary education, vocational school and/or acquiring employment, in accordance with each student’s ability; and establishes good relationships with parents and with other staff members. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following statements of essential functions and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on building assignment and other factors. 

• 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. 

• Using practice elements of the prescribed curriculum 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. 

• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction. 

• 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.