Instructional Support Certified Academic Language Practitioner/ Therapist (Dyslexia Specialist)
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Certified Academic Language Practitioner/Therapist (CALP/CALT) Position
Start Date: AUGUST 1, 2023
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.
Assumes responsibility for instruction, duties, supervision of students, and required meetings at designated times.
• Utilizes grading patterns that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares
progress reports.
• Maintains and submits accurate and complete records as required.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student’s
progress and interpret the school program. Interacts with students, staff and parents in a
positive and professional manner.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing
and helping students solve health, behavior, and learning problems.
• Establish rapport with students and provides a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive
to learning. Actively participate in full implementation of the School Improvement Plan when
applicable.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the
school, the authorizer, and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
