Temporary Orton-Gillingham Language Tutor – Middle School

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

Job summary

The Carroll School seeks a Middle School Orton-Gillingham Language Practitioner to lead reading instruction for students in grades 6–8, using a structured multi-sensory approach within the school language curriculum.

The temporary position runs from November 2025 through June 2026, reports to the Middle School Tutoring Department Head, and involves collaboration with teachers, ongoing assessment, and periodic progress reporting. Lincoln campus, MA location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 1–3 years working with children in an academic setting.
• Associate Level Orton-Gillingham training course with a practicum.
• Willingness to train on standardized test administration techniques and procedures.
• Ability to teach using multisensory methods of instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one, pair, or small-group Orton-Gillingham instruction.
• 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 approach

Multisensory instruction

Reading tutoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Orton-Gillingham training with practicum

Job description

The Carroll School seeks a Middle School Orton-Gillingham Language Practitioner to lead reading instruction for students in grades 6–8, using a structured multi-sensory approach within the school language curriculum.

The temporary position runs from November 2025 through June 2026, reports to the Middle School Tutoring Department Head, and involves collaboration with teachers, ongoing assessment, and periodic progress reporting. Lincoln campus, MA location.