Careers

The Stern Center for Language and Learning is hiring literacy teachers 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 adolescents 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. We have current openings for structured literacy instructors with a background in dyslexia/special education, Orton-Gillingham, or similar qualifications. A flexible position based part-time or full-time in a Chittenden County, VT alternative high school program location is a priority hire.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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The Stern Center in Williston is seeking an in-person instructor to join our highly experienced and collaborative team of teachers. If you’re a qualified educator with explicit teaching skills in the area of mathematics to work one-on-one with students, this rewarding role allows focus and impact, teaching one-on-one to make a positive difference every day. 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, and 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 innovative state-of-the-art instructional approaches.

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

• Report to the Assistant Director of Instruction

• Strong progress monitoring and reporting skills

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Full-Time Structured Literacy Instructor (Hybrid)

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. Preferred candidates will have training in Orton-Gillingham and/or Wilson, and/or have Special Education certification. This position includes the Stern Center’s 6-week summer program through the 2023-24 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, and 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
• Report to the Assistant Director of Instruction
• Strong progress monitoring and reporting skills

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School Psychologist for Full-Time 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

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Clinical Psychologist for Evaluation 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: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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

CLICK HERE TO APPLY