Language Development Specialist - Part-Time, 10 Months

FORSYTH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL INC; Eaglewood (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Forsyth Country Day School Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a part-time Language Development Specialist for a 10-month term. You will work one-on-one with students who have learning differences, following a documented skills sequence to meet needs based on psychological reports, and write periodic progress notes.

You will prepare accommodation profiles, tailor lesson plans, and collaborate with JAC staff and teachers. Regular updates to parents and coordination of meetings are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in K-12 Education and teaching certification (preferred).
• Certification in special education, reading, and/or learning disabilities preferred.
• Formal training in multisensory, structured language education (IMSE/ALTA/IMSLEC) preferred.
• Orton-Gillingham training in progress or certification is a plus.
• 3+ years of classroom and/or 1:1 experience with students with learning differences or dyslexia.

Responsibilities

• Works one-on-one with students who have learning differences; follows a documented skills sequence.
• Writes comprehensive initial and end-of-year assessments and monthly progress reports.
• Prepares accommodation profiles and supports teachers and parents with student needs.
• Tailors daily lesson plans; collaborates with JAC personnel for instructional planning.
• Attends team and parent/teacher meetings; communicates recommendations to classroom staff.
• Maintains regular communication with parents via email or school messaging system.

Skills

Multisensory instruction

Structured language education

Orton-Gillingham training

Google Workspace

Report writing

Collaborative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in K-12 Education

Certification in special education or learning disabilities

Orton-Gillingham Associate training / Classroom Educator certification

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Forsyth Country Day School Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a part-time Language Development Specialist for a 10-month term. You will work one-on-one with students who have learning differences, following a documented skills sequence to meet needs based on psychological reports, and write periodic progress notes.

You will prepare accommodation profiles, tailor lesson plans, and collaborate with JAC staff and teachers. Regular updates to parents and coordination of meetings are essential.