CAREERS WITH THE DYSLEXIA RESOURCE
We always are looking for talented, driven professionals to join the team. Below are our current job openings.
Remediation Specialist
A remediation specialist uses her/his extensive knowledge of the science of reading and experience with teaching reading to advance the literacy skills of at-risk readers at The Dyslexia Resource’s partner schools.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a B.S.
- Extensive and documented experience with the teaching of reading, preferably with the Orton-Gillingham Approach or an Orton-Gillingham based program (e.g., Wilson Reading, Really Great Reading, and Kendore, etc.)
- Extensive education experience, and a passion for working with students in an urban, high poverty environment
- Flexibility and a willingness to prioritize a mission and goal over a prescribed plan or curriculum
School Counselor - The Schenck School
To assist the Principal in advancing the mission of the School, which is to build a solid educational foundation for students with dyslexia and develop their rich potential. While keeping the School’s mission as the basis for decision, the School Counselor will help students manage their everyday social-emotional challenges.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree is ideal
- 5-7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Independent school experience a plus
- Must demonstrate strong clinical skills with the K-6TH grade students
- Familiarity with a wide range of learning styles, especially a knowledge of dyslexia a plus
- Commitment to the creation and sustainability of an inclusive, equitable learning environment for all students
- Demonstrate the upmost degree of confidentiality at all times
- Must be able to work efficiently and with accuracy, exercise good judgement, make accurate and timely decisions, and be able to prioritize tasks
- Must be able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively and professionally to supervisors, peers, parents, and teachers
- Excellent oral and written communication skills a must
- Must demonstrate ability to effectively interface with students, parents, administrators, faculty and staff