Academic Tutor - Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)

Prep Academy Tutors of North & West Cook County; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Prep Academy Tutors of North & West Cook County is looking for an Academic Language Therapist to provide personalized literacy intervention, primarily for students with dyslexia. The role involves conducting literacy screenings, developing tailored treatment plans, and collaborating with teachers and families to ensure measurable student progress.

A CALT credential is required, along with strong assessment skills and excellent communication. This position is ideal for organized individuals who can effectively adapt instruction across various grade levels.

Qualifications

• Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) credential required; state licensure/teaching certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct intervention experience with dyslexia or language-based learning needs.
• Strong assessment skills in administering, scoring, and interpreting literacy screeners.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group literacy intervention to students.
• Conduct literacy screenings and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Communicate updates on progress to families and stakeholders.

Skills

Structured Literacy expertise

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Education

Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)

Job description

Job Summary

• Provide 1:1 and small-group, evidence-based literacy intervention (e.g., Structured Literacy/Orton-Gillingham–based) to students with dyslexia and related language-based learning differences.
• Conduct literacy screenings, analyze results, and develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Track progress, adjust instruction using data, and communicate updates to families and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with franchise owner, classroom teacher, school learning specialist, family members, and other tutors to improve services and support student success.
• Maintain accurate session notes and uphold ethical, professional standards of practice.

Qualifications And Skills

• Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) credential required; state licensure/teaching certificate preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in Structured Literacy and multi-sensory, diagnostic-prescriptive instruction.
• Minimum 2 years of direct intervention experience with dyslexia or language-based learning needs.
• Strong assessment skills: administering, scoring, and interpreting literacy screeners and progress-monitoring tools.
• Excellent communication with students, families, and colleagues; culturally responsive practice.
• Organized, dependable, and data-driven; proficient with digital note-taking and scheduling tools.
• Ability to tailor instruction across grade levels and diverse learner profiles; bilingual skills a plus.