Academic Language Therapist

Academic Language Therapist

Mount St. Michael Catholic School is seeking an Academic Language Therapist for the  School Year to meet the needs of the students diagnosed with Dyslexia.

Mount St. Michael Catholic School (MSMCS) is a private Catholic Classical School within the Diocese of Dallas, accredited by TCCB ED. MSMCS has a Montessori program for 3k-5k and then transitions into a Classical school for 1st-8th grades. It is located in southwest Dallas on the property of the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity. The mission is to form children in courageous virtue grounded in the truth of Christ: to reason clearly, to choose morally, and to serve faithfully.

The candidate will be a dedicated professional who understands the joys and demands of teaching, with at least three years experience (preferred) as an Academic Language Therapist working with Dyslexic students. The candidate is expected to develop daily lessons that meet the goals of the students as well as all basic administrative duties (ex. progress records, documentation for Student Services and Individual Student Plans, comment writing).

• CALT, ALTA Certification.
• The program used at Mount St. Michael is Take Flight.

The mission of the Catholic school is to “Teach as Jesus did,” thereby mandating teachers in our schools to be reflections of Christ’s love and concern. The Classroom Teacher plans, guides, and evaluates the learning process of students. This position reports to the principal and has decision‑making responsibilities within the framework of school policies, philosophy, organization, and curriculum. The following Teacher Competencies are standards that are to be maintained:

• Collaboratively assists certified and support staff in addressing the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students with a diagnosed learning difference.
• Supports the teacher in establishing and maintaining a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests and special needs of the students.
• Assists teachers in establishing student standards for academic success.
• Participates in the IEP process by attending public school IEP meetings when necessary.
• Recommends a variety of instructional techniques that support the needs and capabilities of the individual or student groups involved.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides input for Students’ educational programs.
• Analyzes the instructional needs of students on a regular basis.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Conducts daily alpha phonics classes for students with diagnosed learning differences and who qualify for the program.

All candidates must be able to pass background checks and comply with the Mount St. Michael Safe Environment Program. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Position Type: Part‑Time

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Melissa Castro, Principal
• Mount St. MIchael Catholic School
• Phone:
• Email: m.castro