Certified Academic Language Therapist; CALT​/Licensed Dyslexia Therapist; LDT

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/CALT / LDT
• Date Posted: 10/16/2026
• Location:
  
  Elementary
• Date Available:
  
  08/02/2027

Job Title: Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)/ Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (LDT)

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional

Reports to: Principal

Date Revised: 01/09/2026

Dept./School: Elementary Campus

The position involves providing structured literacy intervention and academic therapy services to students with dyslexia and related language-based learning differences. The CALT/LDT will implement evidence-based interventions, conduct screenings, collaborate with school staff, and support student progress through high-fdelity, individualized instruction aligned to the Texas Dyslexia Handbook and IDEA/504 frameworks.

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree in education, special education, or related field
• Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) credential from ALTA or equivalent
• Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (LDT) credential issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) preferred
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for assignment

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Deep understanding of structured literacy, multisensory instruction, and dyslexia intervention (Take Flight, Build, Rite Flight, Jet)
• Knowledge of the Texas Dyslexia Handbook and state/federal dyslexia mandates
• Experience developing and delivering individualized intervention plans, individualized education plans, and PLAAFP statements
• Strong collaboration, documentation, and progress monitoring skills
• Knowledge of reading, writing, and spelling instructional strategies
• Knowledge of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and use student data to assess students for dyslexia
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years providing (Take Flight) structured literacy intervention to students with dyslexia
• Experience in school settings preferred

• 1. Deliver individualized or small-group academic language therapy using an approved structured literacy program (e.g., Take Flight, Build, Rite Flight, Jet, etc.)
• 2. Maintain fidelity to curriculum scope, sequence, and pacing
• 3. Track and document student progress using validated tools
• 4. Maintain service logs, goal updates, and required reports in accordance with district/504/SPED timelines
• 5. Participate in parent conferences and team meetings to share data recommendations.
• 6. Collaborate with general education teachers, special education teams, 504 coordinators, and dyslexia coordinators.
• 7. Contribute to the development and monitoring of intervention plans and accommodation recommendations.
• 8. Ensure compliance with TEA, IDEA, and Section 504 requirements.
• 9. Maintain CALT and LDT credentials
• 10. Participate in ongoing professional learning related to literacy, dyslexia, and neurodiverse learner support.
• 11. Uphold ALTA Code of Ethics and confidentiality standards.

• 12. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• 13. Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.
• 14. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• 15. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
• 16 . Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents…