Reading Teacher

Atlanta Speech School • Atlanta, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Atlanta Speech School Reading Specialist/Wardlaw Program Start Date: August 2026 A master’s degree or commensurate experience in learning disabilities, reading, speech-language pathology, or special education from an accredited university. Training in at least one multi-sensory reading method. Practicum experience in the multi-sensory reading method. An ability to develop, plan, and implement curriculum using a variety of resources. Experience with elementary-aged students. Three exceptional references. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE POSITIONThe reading specialist, in collaboration with a classroom teacher, designs and implements a curriculum using research-based methodologies. To address the underpinnings of dyslexia, our teachers use an oral-to-written-to-oral language approach, so that students leave us as capable and confident writers and speakers. With our small class size (9-10 students) and collaborative model, our teachers can differentiate instruction to meet students' needs. SALARY: Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience. BENEFITS: This 190-day, full-time school position offers a generous benefit package including health/dental/life/vision and long-term disability insurance; the School subsidizes health insurance premiums of staff and families. Other benefits include Flexible Spending Account; 403(b) Plan; cost reduction of some Atlanta Speech School services; complimentary meals during work hours; and accrued sick leave. TO APPLY: Please submit all of the following documents to ensure that your information is considered: cover letter, resume, and written submission: Please describe how your particular skills, talents, and/or expertise could be beneficial to the Wardlaw Program. (Please limit response to 500 words).

Requirements

• A master’s degree or commensurate experience in learning disabilities, reading, speech-language pathology, or special education from an accredited university.
• Training in at least one multi-sensory reading method.
• Practicum experience in the multi-sensory reading method.
• An ability to develop, plan, and implement curriculum using a variety of resources.
• Experience with elementary-aged students.
• Three exceptional references.

Responsibilities

• The reading specialist, in collaboration with a classroom teacher, designs and implements a curriculum using research-based methodologies.
• To address the underpinnings of dyslexia, our teachers use an oral-to-written-to-oral language approach, so that students leave us as capable and confident writers and speakers.
• With our small class size (9-10 students) and collaborative model, our teachers can differentiate instruction to meet students' needs.

Benefits

• health/dental/life/vision and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) Plan
• cost reduction of some Atlanta Speech School services
• complimentary meals during work hours
• accrued sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time