Certified Academic Language Therapist
Southfield School in Shreveport, Louisiana, seeks a dynamic and experienced Certified Academic Language Therapist to begin in the 2026-2027 school year. This highly qualified individual will work alongside our Reading Specialists in the Southfield Learning Center to provide targeted, research-based therapy to students diagnosed with language-based learning differences. Qualified candidates for this position should have at least a Master’s degree in Education with a current CALT qualification. The preferred candidate for this position will be trained in multiple intervention programs, including, but not limited to, Scottish Rite’s Take Flight, MTA, UFLI, Orton-Gillingham, and other multi-sensory language programs.
In the role of the Certified Academic Language Therapist, you will be responsible for supporting intervention for qualified students and providing instructional and behavioral support for teachers and staff. This full-time role seeks an educator with a deep commitment to students who learn differently, someone who truly believes every child can thrive when supported with the right environment, encouragement, and innovative instruction. This person embraces a high-challenge, high-support model and works confidently alongside students with ADHD, dyslexia/dysgraphia, and other learning differences. Grounded in collaboration, they intentionally design and adapt instruction to honor individual learning profiles, strengths, and interests. Through strong, trusting relationships and clear, consistent communication with families, this teacher supports students’ academic growth, social-emotional development, and overall well-being.
Primary Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of child development.
- Provide research-based, direct intervention for students.
- Facilitate the coordination of school-wide and individual student progress monitoring alongside classroom and benchmark assessments.
- Maintain an accurate database of students on a reading watch list, as well as students currently receiving reading support
- Support teaching faculty with research-based reading interventions and collaborate with other staff as necessary.
- Perform weekly progress monitoring on each student using the therapy and benchmark assessment tools.
- Provide quarterly updates to parents and teachers for each student served.
- Assist the administration in reviewing data to develop and assist in professional development.
- Assess and accommodate students’ learning needs and styles.
- Support the school’s mission and culture in encouraging each child’s lifelong love of learning.
- Create a culture that fosters a secure, student-centered environment, promotes a challenging rigor, and develops each student’s self-confidence and integrity.
- Actively create networks with colleagues, other schools, and professional organizations to grow your knowledge continuously and demonstrate your commitment to lifelong learning.
- Responsive to families in a timely manner and shares important details and information throughout the year.
- Be committed to self-reflection to evaluate your instruction, assessment, and professional responsibilities, and explore new ideas, research, and pedagogical practices that enhance the student experience.
- Adhere to the school’s expectations regarding punctuality, timeliness, dress code, and confidentiality while also embracing and contributing to the school’s life beyond your instructional role.
- Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered.
- $25,000 life insurance policy
- TIAA-CREF Retirement Plan
- Paid sick and personal leave.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in education, special education, or a related field
- Lead Teacher experience
- Three years of preferred experience supporting students with language-based learning differences (including 700 hours of supervised clinical experience)
- Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or eligibility to obtain certification
- Credential awarded through the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA)
- Proficient in advanced technology skills