Learning Therapist; Per Diem

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Provide reading interventions to children that have mild, moderate, and severe reading problems in an individual or small group setting.

• Provide learning therapy on an individual basis to children identified as having mild, moderate and severe reading problems.
• Plan appropriate instruction and meet with individuals at regularly scheduled times.
• Provide small group learning therapy (if applicable) to children having mild, moderate, severe reading problems.
• Plan appropriate instruction and meet with groups at regularly scheduled times.
• Make appropriate recommendations in consultation with Director and/or Manager.
• Meet with Manager at least once a month to discuss appropriate recommendations and program.
• Provide feedback to parents to discuss child’s progress on a very consistent basis.
• Write summary reports of child’s progress every six months.
• Periodically administer assessments using basic educational instruments.

Experience

Required:

Minimum 3 years teaching experience.

Education Requirements: Bachelor's required;
Master's preferred.

License/Certification Requirements: Certified Teacher Special Education or Master's of Reading required; preferred certification.

Special Requirements: Orton-Gillingham experience preferred.