Language Development Specialist - Orton-Gillingham Certified preferred Full-time, 10-month position Reports to: Director of the JAC and Assistant Director of the

JAC Responsibilities:

Works one-on-one with FCDS students who have a diagnosed learning disability, attentional deficit disorder, or other learning differences; instruction follows a systematic outline (documented skills sequence) to meet student needs based on the psychological report Writes comprehensive reports to summarize initial and end-of-year assessments; writes monthly student progress reports to highlight current skills growth and goal progress Prepares an accommodation profile for each student assigned to their yearly caseload and serves as a support for teachers and parent questions (includes in-program and out-of-program students) Tailors daily lesson plans to meet student needs Works with other JAC personnel in the planning and implementation of individual academic student needs Attends scheduled team meetings, coordinating the student's progress; sets up and runs parent/teacher meetings for students who are in the referral process Communicates individual students' pertinent educational recommendations made in the psychological reports to classroom teachers Consults with academic teachers and tutors as to appropriate techniques for working with students with learning differences Meets regularly with other JAC personnel to discuss issues of mutual concern, to share ideas, to collaborate on student difficulties/successes, and to determine instructional needs Writes comments quarterly to reflect student progress Helps evaluate admission testing for individual students, making appropriate recommendations Communicates with parents on a bi-weekly basis through email or the use of On Campus Official Notes Attends divisional and JAC faculty meetings and general meetings Serves as an ambassador to FCDS Assists the Director of the JAC with any duties assigned Collaborates and Consults with: Director and Assistant Director of the

JAC, JAC

teachers, FCDS administrative team, FCDS classroom teachers, school counselors, students, and parents.

Qualifications:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in K-12 Education Certification in special education, reading, and/or learning disabilities, preferred Formal training in multisensory, structured language education (such as but not limited to

IMSE, ALTA, IMSLEC

); consideration is given to candidates who are in the process of completing Orton-Gillingham Associate training and/or those who have completed Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator certification Classroom and/or 1:1 experience working with students with diagnosed learning disabilities and/or students with dyslexia (3+ years) strongly preferred Essential functions: Regularly required to walk, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds Must be able to sit and stand throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children. Must be able to operate a computer and have basic knowledge of Google Workspace Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed Must be able to utilize oral and written communication skills effectively Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person