Certified Academic Language Therapist

Kids First Dyslexia Services; North Richland Hills (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids First Dyslexia Services in Southlake, TX is seeking a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) to provide structured, one-on-one dyslexia therapy using Take Flight, MTA, and other approved multisensory programs.

You will plan and deliver lessons, monitor student progress, document session notes, and communicate regularly with parents. This full-time on-site role emphasizes professional standards, ongoing training, and collaboration with educators to support diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) certification required.
• Expertise in structured literacy and multisensory instruction.
• Experience with Take Flight or MTA preferred.
• Ability to plan lessons and monitor progress with data.
• Strong communication with families and collaboration with educators.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or related field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one dyslexia therapy sessions.
• Plan lessons, monitor progress, and document notes.
• Communicate progress updates to parents and guardians.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals as needed.
• Maintain professional standards and participate in ongoing training.

Skills

CALT certification

Structured literacy

Multisensory instruction

Lesson planning

Progress monitoring

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in education or related field

Job description

Company Description

Kids First Dyslexia Services provides individualized, one-on-one dyslexia therapy tailored to each learner's specific needs. Therapeutic instruction is delivered by Certified Academic Language Therapists (CALTs) who are highly trained and experienced in evidence-based language intervention. The practice focuses on structured, multisensory approaches that support reading, spelling, and written expression skills. Core curricula used include Take Flight and Multisensory Teaching Approach (MTA), ensuring consistent, research-supported instruction. Kids First Dyslexia Services offers a supportive environment centered on helping children build confidence and achieve long-term academic success.

Role Description

The Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) will provide structured, one-on-one dyslexia therapy to students, using Take Flight, MTA, and/or other approved multisensory language programs. Responsibilities include planning and delivering lessons, monitoring student progress and documenting session notes. The CALT will communicate regularly with parents and guardians to share progress updates and recommendations, and collaborate with educators or other professionals as needed. The role also involves maintaining professional standards, participating in relevant training, and staying current with best practices in dyslexia and language therapy. This is a full-time, on-site role located in Southlake, TX.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)
• Demonstrated expertise in structured literacy, multisensory language instruction, and dyslexia intervention, including experience with Take Flight and/or MTA or similar programs.
• Strong skills in lesson planning, progress monitoring, and documentation, with the ability to use assessments and data to guide instructional decisions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, families, and other professionals in a collaborative, respectful manner.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to motivate and support students with diverse learning needs while maintaining clear behavioral and academic expectations.
• Organizational and time-management skills to manage provided caseload, maintain accurate records, and follow established schedules and procedures.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education, speech-language pathology, psychology, or a related field.
• Experience working in clinical, school, or tutoring settings with students who have dyslexia or other language-based learning differences is preferred.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to ethical and professional standards in academic language therapy.