Middle School Reading Specialist — Orton-Gillingham

The Carroll School; Baker Bridge (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carroll School in Massachusetts seeks teachers to provide Orton-Gillingham tutoring for language-based learners. The role focuses on reading concepts, multisensory instruction, and collaboration with classroom staff to support individual student growth.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years of experience and be willing to progress in Orton-Gillingham training, including test administration knowledge and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least one to three years working with children in an academic setting.
• Associate Level Orton-Gillingham training course with a practicum.
• Prior knowledge or willingness to train on standardized test administration techniques and procedures.
• Ability to teach using multisensory methods of instruction.

Responsibilities

• Work with students in one-to-one, pairs, and/or small group tutorials teaching reading concepts and strategies using the Orton-Gillingham approach within the Carroll School language curriculum.
• Meet regularly with classroom teachers and the Department Head to share information about each student’s acquisition of language skills and overall performance.
• Research and select learning materials and books to facilitate tutoring; design individualized multi-sensory materials.
• Administer curriculum-based assessments designed to measure student progress.
• Write reports addressing progress and areas of concern as part of the trimester report writing system.
• Complete student reading and spelling Inventories as part of progress monitoring.
• Participate in school-sponsored professional development days and continue to advance to the Certified Level of Orton-Gillingham training.
• Attend regularly scheduled departmental meetings and all faculty meetings as needed.
• Attend parent conferences three times a year or as needed.
• Participate in child studies as needed.
• Perform duties as required (ex: recess duties, library coverage, activity days).

Skills

Orton-Gillingham instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate Level Orton-Gillingham training

Job description

The Carroll School in Massachusetts seeks teachers to provide Orton-Gillingham tutoring for language-based learners. The role focuses on reading concepts, multisensory instruction, and collaboration with classroom staff to support individual student growth.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years of experience and be willing to progress in Orton-Gillingham training, including test administration knowledge and ongoing professional development.