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Become part of a nonprofit educational organization that is dedicated to life-changing learning. Find your professional home on our team at the Stern Center for Language and Learning. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Speech-Language Pathologist
The Stern Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist with expertise in Social Thinking to provide small group and individualized instruction for people with communication and/or social understanding challenges. Our ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills, in-depth understanding of research-based interventions, and experience in developing individualized treatment plans.
The Stern Center for Language and Learning is a non-profit organization dedicated to learning for all through direct support to learners and transformative programs for educators. We invite you to learn more at sterncenter.org. To learn more, contact Hannah Castillo at hcastillo@sterncenter.org. Stern Center for Language and Learning is an equal opportunity employer.
Special Educator
The Stern Center for Language and Learning is an education-focused nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding the power of learning. We are currently hiring special educators who are ready to make a difference at a new level in their career. If you thrive in an educational setting that shakes up the traditional school model, apply to join our team in the life-changing work of teaching reading. Work with students who need the support of caring educators who believe in them, in a context where social-emotional wellbeing and support is a critical part of the learning journey.
Ideal candidates will have a BA/BS in education, 2+ years’ experience in Special Education, enthusiasm for one-to-one instruction, and knowledge of assessment and interpretation.
Full-Time Orton-Gillingham Structured Literacy Instructor
The Stern Center in Williston is seeking a full-time, in-person instructor to join our highly experienced and collaborative team of teachers. If you’re a qualified educator with training and experience in structured literacy instruction, this rewarding role allows focus and impact, teaching one-on-one to make a positive difference every day.
Training in Orton-Gillingham and/or Wilson, and/or having a Special Education certification strongly preferred. This position includes the Stern Center’s 6-week summer program through the 2024-25 school year. Our ideal candidate will have exceptional communication and organizational skills, an understanding of research-based interventions, and experience in developing individualized learning plans.
If you desire a culture where you receive outstanding support from your peers, a flexible schedule, recognition for excellent work, and would like to work in an academically stimulating environment, we encourage you to apply. You will be changing lives through the use of evidence-based instruction.
Specific duties include:
- Administer and interpret pre- and post-instructional assessments
- Create specific academic goals and objectives for each student
- Communicate with parents, schools, teachers, and special educators
- Strong progress monitoring and reporting skills
Literacy Specialist
The Stern Center for Language and Learning is an education-focused nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding the power of learning. We are currently looking to add teachers to our team of dedicated Instructors. If you’re an educator who wants to explore new ways to make a difference in the lives of individual students each day, this rewarding position may be your next step. A flexible position based part-time or full-time in Chittenden County, VT.
Ideal candidates will have a BA/BS in education, 2+ years’ experience in Special Education, enthusiasm for one-to-one instruction, knowledge of assessment and interpretation, and preferably a State of Vermont Teaching license.
School Psychologist for Full-Time Evaluator Position
Clinical or School Psychologist for Evaluator Position
The Stern Center for Language and Learning is seeking an experienced clinical or school psychologist to join our collaborative and highly experienced team of evaluators. Our evaluation team administers and interprets psychoeducational and/or developmental tests for children and adults to identify specific learning disabilities, attention deficit (ADHD), autism, intellectual giftedness, and learning differences. We are seeking an individual with a strong interest in language and reading. The position will provide the qualified applicant with an opportunity to train with a national-level specialist in the field of literacy and reading disorders.
Required Qualifications:
- Expertise in performing cognitive and educational evaluations, scoring and interpreting results, and developing individualized recommendations to support performance in schools, in the home, and in the workplace
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and school teams
- Strong writing skills
- Willingness to work as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong clinical skills in differential diagnosis and research-based treatment of language/learning abilities and disabilities
- Experience in documenting the need for accommodations in those seeking post-secondary and graduate-level training
- Expertise in the diagnosis of autism and behavioral disorders
- Experience in the design of behavioral support plans
Stern Center Voices
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Our Reach by the Numbers
1,400+
Teachers Served This Year
When a teacher takes one of our courses, the positive impact ripples beyond one life, spreading through an entire classroom, school, and community.
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Our Reach by the Numbers
17,374+
Student Services Hours This Year
We offer one-on-one teaching that transforms lives, lifts up voices, and inspires learners to bring forth their unique gifts to a world that awaits them.
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Our Reach by the Numbers
475+
Schools Served This Year
We celebrate the dedication of our school partners and share their commitment to a brighter future for all learners.
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Our Reach by the Numbers
38
States and Counting
We’re a national leader in language and literacy. Our impact currently extends across 38 states and several countries through the thousands of educators we reach and students we serve.
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