Orton-Gillingham Literacy Specialist | Structured Reading

Newgrange School of Princeton, Inc; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 52.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Newgrange School is seeking a Teacher Orton-Gillingham Specialist to provide structured literacy instruction using Orton-Gillingham principles for the 2026–2027 school year. You will plan individualized and small-group lessons and monitor student progress.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and a valid instructional certificate; Orton-Gillingham training is preferred. You will collaborate with teachers, parents, and specialists to support students with language-based learning

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid instructional certificate appropriate to the position.
• Orton-Gillingham training/certification preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with structured literacy and multisensory practices.
• Experience with dyslexia and language-based learning differences preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Fingerprinting and criminal history clearance as required.

Aufgaben

• Plan and deliver individualized and small-group structured literacy instruction.
• Apply Orton-Gillingham methodology and multisensory instructional strategies.
• Develop and adapt lessons based on student needs and progress.
• Monitor, assess, and document student progress and maintain records.
• Implement student IEP goals, accommodations, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with teachers, service providers, and administrators.
• Communicate with parents and participate in IEP meetings and staff meetings.
• Maintain a positive, structured, and supportive learning environment.
• Support The Newgrange School’s mission and educational goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Administration.

Kenntnisse

Orton-Gillingham training

Structured literacy

Multisensory instruction

Dyslexia experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Job Title: Teacher Orton-Gillingham Specialist

School Year: 2026–2027

Job Responsibilities

The Teacher Orton-Gillingham Specialist reports to the Principal and provides specialized, structured literacy instruction using Orton-Gillingham principles and practices.

• Plan and deliver individualized and small-group structured literacy instruction.
• Apply Orton-Gillingham methodology and multisensory instructional strategies to support students with language-based learning needs.
• Develop and adapt lessons based on student needs, learning profiles, and progress.
• Monitor, assess, and document student progress and maintain accurate records.
• Implement student IEP goals, accommodations, and instructional recommendations.
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and administrators to support student learning.
• Communicate with parents and participate in IEP meetings, staff meetings, professional development, and other school activities as required.
• Maintain a positive, structured, and supportive learning environment.
• Support the mission, philosophy, policies, and educational goals of The Newgrange School.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal or Administration.

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid New Jersey instructional certificate or Statement of Eligibility appropriate to the position.
• Orton-Gillingham training and/or certification from a recognized Orton-Gillingham organization preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with structured literacy and multisensory instructional practices.
• Experience working with students with dyslexia and/or language-based learning differences preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• NJDOE-required fingerprinting and criminal history clearance.
• Other qualifications as determined appropriate by the Principal and/or Executive Director.