Special Education Teacher with orton Gillingham Certification

Anticipated Opening

School Spring #5777056

The Special Education Tutor provides individualized and small-group instruction to students with disabilities with a primary focus on literacy development using the Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach. This role supports students in developing foundational reading writing and spelling skills through structured multi-sensory instruction aligned with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Times: 3-5 hours a week for 6 weeks

Key Responsibilities

Deliver explicit systematic and multi-sensory reading instruction using Orton-Gillingham methodologies

Provide individualized and small-group tutoring to students with identified learning disabilities including dyslexia

Implement and support goals and accommodations outlined in students IEPs

Conduct ongoing progress monitoring and maintain detailed instructional records

Collaborate with special education teachers general education staff and related service providers

Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and strategies for support at home

Adapt instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs

Reinforce phonemic awareness decoding encoding fluency and comprehension skills

Participate in team meetings including IEP meetings when appropriate

Maintain a positive structured and supportive learning environment

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Special Education Education or related field (Masters preferred)

Certification or formal training in the Orton-Gillingham approach (e.g. Associate Certified or equivalent)

Experience working with students with learning disabilities particularly in reading

Knowledge of dyslexia and evidence-based literacy instruction

Strong data collection and progress monitoring skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills Preferred Qualifications

Massachusetts Special Education licensure (if applicable to your setting)

Experience implementing structured literacy programs

Familiarity with assessment tools such as DIBELS Wilson or similar literacy screeners

Experience in a school-based or tutoring setting Work Environment

School-based or tutoring setting

One-on-one

May require flexibility in scheduling to meet student needs

Required Experience:

IC