Special Education Language Specialist (10-Month)

Southern Association of Independent Schools, Inc.; Lewisville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth Country Day School is seeking a Language Development Specialist for a full-time, 10-month position. The role involves one-on-one work with students who have learning differences, developing tailored lessons and preparing comprehensive accommodation profiles, assessments, and progress reports.

Collaboration with the JAC director, teachers, counselors, students, and parents is essential, including regular progress notes and involvement in assessment and admissions discussions.

Qualifications

• 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)
• 3+ years of classroom or 1:1 experience with students with learning disabilities or dyslexia (strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

• Works one-on-one with students who have learning differences; follows a documented skills sequence to meet student needs
• Writes comprehensive reports summarizing assessments and monthly progress
• Prepares accommodation profiles and supports teachers and parents with questions
• Tailors daily lesson plans and collaborates with JAC personnel
• Attends team meetings and coordinates progress; facilitates parent/teacher meetings
• Communicates educational recommendations from psychological reports to classroom teachers
• Consults with teachers and tutors on appropriate techniques for learning differences
• Writes quarterly progress comments and assists with admission testing recommendations
• Maintains regular communication with parents via email or notes
• Attends meetings and serves as an ambassador to FCDS
• Assists the Director of the JAC with assigned duties

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

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)

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Forsyth Country Day School is seeking a Language Development Specialist for a full-time, 10-month position. The role involves one-on-one work with students who have learning differences, developing tailored lessons and preparing comprehensive accommodation profiles, assessments, and progress reports.

Collaboration with the JAC director, teachers, counselors, students, and parents is essential, including regular progress notes and involvement in assessment and admissions discussions.