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Dyslexia Teacher

Denton, TX · On-site

$30 - $42/hr

Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) certification and Texas General Education Certification * School-based experience preferred Why Choose Us? * Empowering Students - Help students thrive ...

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How much do academic language therapist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for academic language therapist in the United States is $47,701.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $54,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an academic language therapist?

An Academic Language Therapist (ALT) is a specialized educator trained to work with individuals who have dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. They use evidence-based, multisensory approaches to help students develop reading, writing, and spelling skills. ALTs assess learning needs, create individualized intervention plans, and provide structured literacy instruction. They often work in schools, private practice, or clinical settings to support students in overcoming language-processing challenges.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an academic language therapist?

As an Academic Language Therapist, your daily responsibilities often include designing and delivering individualized language interventions, assessing student progress, and collaborating with teachers and parents to support student learning. You will develop lesson plans tailored to each student's unique needs, conduct both small group and one-on-one sessions, and maintain detailed documentation of progress and goals. Regular communication with multidisciplinary teams is also essential. This role is ideal for professionals who are detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about helping students overcome language-based challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an academic language therapist?

To thrive as an Academic Language Therapist, you need expertise in language development, multisensory instructional methods, and a solid background in education or speech-language pathology, often supported by certifications such as Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT). Familiarity with assessment tools, progress monitoring software, and evidence-based intervention programs is crucial. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and clear communication are vital for effectively engaging students and collaborating with parents and educators. These abilities ensure tailored support for learners with language-based learning difficulties, leading to positive academic outcomes.

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Infographic showing various Academic Language Therapist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,701 per year, or $22.9 per hour.

Speech Language Therapist

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

Universal Family of Schools
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Job Title: Speech Language Therapist
Supervisor Job Title: Principal
Employment Status: Full-time; 10-Month
FLSA Status: Salary
The management services offered to our family of charter schools, allows us to collectively become a change agent and national leader in urban education as evidenced by student awareness of self, high academic achievement, positive school culture and community transformation wherever we serve.
Essential Functions
The Speech-Language Therapist's primary responsibility is to identify, evaluate, and provide speech interventions and indirect/direct services for students with communication needs.
Duties/ Responsibilities:
  • Conduct initial evaluations and re-evaluations of students with communication needs and produce final evaluation reports within mandated timelines.
  • Administer testing as needed, including screenings to determine the need for further assessment.
  • Interpret assessment results to provide meaningful recommendations to increase student success.
  • Participate as a key member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and the IEP Team
  • Articulate test results to parents and IEP team in a clear and concise manner
  • Provide present levels of functional performance, IEP goals, and recommendations for services.
  • Assist in the placement of students with complex needs requiring specialized programming.
  • Participate in and provide on-going professional development for staff, students, and parents.
  • Collect data, monitor student progress, and make recommendations to assist with the planning and implementation of student supports.
Program Specific:
  • Provide push-in and pull-out therapy sessions working with students individually, in small groups, and in inclusive classroom settings.
  • Consult with IEP teams to determine appropriate modes of communication for individual students and the integration of this system in the school setting and home.
  • Provide training in the use of low and high-tech assistive technology devices for communication and augmented communication systems when necessary.
  • Collaborate with the Vice President of Special Education, school administration, and the special education and student support teams to develop individual and tiered supports to address student needs.
  • Review and finalize evaluation reports completed by other SLPs to ensure accuracy and a high standard of excellence.
  • Assist with the School-Based ACCESS Program (SBAP) and the billing of eligible services.
  • All other related duties as determined necessary by management.
Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders and PDE Certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist required.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a school setting required; experience with early intervention, elementary and secondary students preferred.
  • Prior experience with administering and interpreting an array of standardized tests, and the evaluation and diagnosis of exceptional children with developmental disabilities and communication needs required.
  • Ability to conduct bilingual evaluations in Spanish and/or Cantonese highly preferred.
  • Experience in an urban setting preferred.
  • Understanding of the K-12 education environment and commitment to serving all students
  • Strong understanding of special education regulations and the fundamentals of IDEA (e.g. federal and state compliance, evaluation process, disabilities, IEP requirements, discipline, etc.)
  • Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-needs environment and flexibility to support multiple school settings.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve problems and collaborate with a variety of participants and partners.
  • Working knowledge of PowerSchool and Easy IEP a plus

The Universal Family of Charter Schools adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.

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