Dyslexia Therapy Specialist (CALT/LDT) – TIA Eligible

ESC 14; Comanche (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ESC 14 in Comanche, TX seeks a CALT/LDT to deliver structured literacy intervention and academic therapy for dyslexia, aligned to the Texas Dyslexia Handbook and IDEA/504. The role includes screenings, data-driven progress monitoring, and collaboration with school staff to support student progress with high-fidelity, individualized instruction.

You will follow Take Flight programs, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with TEA, IDEA, and 504 requirements while maintaining CALT and LDT

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, special education, or related field
• Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) credential from ALTA or equivalent
• Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (LDT) credential issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) preferred
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for assignment
• Deep understanding of structured literacy and dyslexia intervention
• Knowledge of the Texas Dyslexia Handbook and state/federal dyslexia mandates
• Experience developing and delivering intervention plans and IEP goals
• Strong collaboration, documentation, and progress monitoring skills
• Knowledge of ARD/IEP goal setting and data-driven instruction
• Ability to analyze student data for dyslexia

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized or small-group academic language therapy using a structured literacy program (e.g., Take Flight, Build, Rite Flight, Jet)
• Maintain fidelity to curriculum scope, sequence, and pacing
• Track and document student progress using validated tools
• Maintain service logs, goal updates, and required reports per district/504/SPED timelines
• Participate in parent conferences and team meetings to share data recommendations
• Collaborate with general education teachers, special education teams, 504 coordinators, and dyslexia coordinators
• Contribute to development and monitoring of intervention plans and accommodations
• Ensure compliance with TEA, IDEA, and Section 504 requirements
• Maintain CALT and LDT credentials
• Participate in ongoing professional learning related to literacy and dyslexia
• Uphold ALTA Code of Ethics and confidentiality standards
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning; manage student behavior per codes
• Take precautions to protect students and school property
• Establish professional relationships with parents, students, colleagues, and community

Skills

Structured literacy

Take Flight program

Multisensory instruction

Data-driven instruction

ARD/IEP knowledge

Collaboration

Progress monitoring

Documentation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in education or special education

Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)

Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (LDT) preferred

Texas teaching certificate with endorsements

Job description

ESC 14 in Comanche, TX seeks a CALT/LDT to deliver structured literacy intervention and academic therapy for dyslexia, aligned to the Texas Dyslexia Handbook and IDEA/504. The role includes screenings, data-driven progress monitoring, and collaboration with school staff to support student progress with high-fidelity, individualized instruction.

You will follow Take Flight programs, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with TEA, IDEA, and 504 requirements while maintaining CALT and LDT