Anticipated Teacher – Orton-Gillingham Specialist

The Newgrange School of Princeton Inc; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newgrange School of Princeton Inc. seeks a Teacher Orton-Gillingham Specialist to provide structured literacy instruction under the Orton-Gillingham framework for the 2026–2027 school year.

Responsibilities include planning individualized instruction, implementing multisensory strategies, monitoring progress, supporting IEP goals, and collaborating with staff, parents, and administrators to foster student learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• NJ instructional certificate or Statement of Eligibility.
• Orton-Gillingham training/certification preferred.
• Knowledge of structured literacy and multisensory instructional practices.
• Experience with students with dyslexia or language-based learning differences preferred.
• Fingerprinting clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individualized and small-group structured literacy instruction.
• Apply Orton-Gillingham methods and multisensory strategies.
• Develop and adapt lessons based on student needs and progress.
• Monitor and document student progress.
• Implement IEP goals, accommodations, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with teachers, service providers, and administrators.
• Communicate with parents and participate in IEP meetings and staff meetings.
• Maintain a positive, structured learning environment.
• Support the school’s mission and educational goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Principal or Administration.

Skills

Structured literacy

Multisensory instruction

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Dyslexia support

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Description

Job Title: Teacher Orton-Gillingham Specialist

School Year: 2026–2027

Job Responsibilities

The Teacher Orton-Gillingham Specialist reports to the Principal and provides specialized, structured literacy instruction using Orton-Gillingham principles and practices.

• Plan and deliver individualized and small-group structured literacy instruction.
• Apply Orton-Gillingham methodology and multisensory instructional strategies to support students with language-based learning needs.
• Develop and adapt lessons based on student needs, learning profiles, and progress.
• Monitor, assess, and document student progress and maintain accurate records.
• Implement student IEP goals, accommodations, and instructional recommendations.
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and administrators to support student learning.
• Communicate with parents and participate in IEP meetings, staff meetings, professional development, and other school activities as required.
• Maintain a positive, structured, and supportive learning environment.
• Support the mission, philosophy, policies, and educational goals of The Newgrange School.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal or Administration.

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid New Jersey instructional certificate or Statement of Eligibility appropriate to the position.
• Orton-Gillingham training and/or certification from a recognized Orton-Gillingham organization preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with structured literacy and multisensory instructional practices.
• Experience working with students with dyslexia and/or language-based learning differences preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• NJDOE-required fingerprinting and criminal history clearance.
• Other qualifications as determined appropriate by the Principal and/or Executive Director.