Language & Learning Support Specialist (LD)

Forsyth Country Day School; Lewisville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Forsyth Country Day School in Lewisville, NC invites applications for a part-time Language Development Specialist for a 10-month term. The role supports students with diagnosed learning differences, following a documented skills sequence and collaborating with JAC staff.

Responsibilities include writing assessments and progress reports, creating accommodation profiles, tailoring daily lessons, and coordinating with teachers and parents in ongoing planning and progress discussions.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in K-12 Education.
• Certification in special education, reading, and/or learning disabilities preferred.
• Formal training in multisensory, structured language education (IMSE/ALTA/IMSLEC).
• Experience with Orton-Gillingham training or certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Works one-on-one with students with learning differences following a documented skills sequence.
• Writes comprehensive reports to summarize assessments and monthly progress.
• Prepares accommodation profiles for each student and supports teachers and parents.
• Tailors daily lesson plans to student needs.
• Collaborates with JAC personnel for planning and implementation.
• Attends team meetings and coordinates parent/teacher meetings.
• Communicates educational recommendations from psychological reports to teachers.
• Consults with teachers and tutors on techniques for students with learning differences.
• Meets regularly with JAC staff to discuss instructional needs.
• Writes quarterly comments reflecting student progress and assists with admission testing decisions.
• Keeps parents informed bi-weekly via email or campus notes.
• Participates in divisional and JAC faculty meetings and represents FCDS.

Skills

Report writing

Individualized instruction

Collaboration

Lesson planning

Family communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in K-12 Education

Certification in special education, reading, and/or learning disabilities

Formal training in multisensory, structured language education

Orton-Gillingham related training/certification (in progress or completed)

Job description

Forsyth Country Day School in Lewisville, NC invites applications for a part-time Language Development Specialist for a 10-month term. The role supports students with diagnosed learning differences, following a documented skills sequence and collaborating with JAC staff.

Responsibilities include writing assessments and progress reports, creating accommodation profiles, tailoring daily lessons, and coordinating with teachers and parents in ongoing planning and progress discussions.