[Hiring] Certified Academic Language Therapist @Proximity Learning Inc.

Role Description

At Proximity Learning, we believe every student deserves access to exceptional literacy instruction and academic support, no matter where they learn. As a Virtual Reading Specialist / Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), you will deliver comprehensive, research-based reading intervention and specialized support to students in a fully remote environment, meeting them where they are and making a real difference in their academic growth, decoding skills, and reading confidence.

• Deliver live, interactive one-on-one virtual reading intervention sessions tailored to student-specific learning goals and IEP objectives.
• Utilize explicit, systematic, structured, and multi-sensory teaching strategies (such as Orton-Gillingham or CALT methods) to address decoding, encoding, fluency, and reading comprehension.
• Conduct informal reading assessments and progress monitoring via telehealth-compatible platforms and tools to evaluate literacy growth.
• Write clear, thorough, and compliant progress reports within required district and state timelines.
• Participate in virtual IEP, 504, and eligibility meetings as part of the multidisciplinary team, presenting literacy findings and recommendations to families and educators as needed.
• Develop and monitor individual intervention plans in direct collaboration with classroom teachers and special education support staff.
• Consult with teachers, parents/guardians, and administrators on effective strategies to support student literacy in the virtual classroom environment.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and applicable state special education regulations.
• Collaborate with the ESS/PLI team and district partners to ensure continuity of services and smooth case management.
• Stay current on best practices in structured literacy, telehealth service delivery, and applicable state/federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Reading Education, or related field from an accredited program.
• Valid state credential/license as a Reading Specialist or Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) credential in New Mexico.
• Strong working knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, and state-specific special education regulations.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, professional intervention and progress reports.
• Comfort and proficiency with virtual platforms (video conferencing, electronic IEP systems, digital reading tools).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage student caseloads and competing deadlines efficiently.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection and a private, confidential workspace for telehealth and instructional services.

Requirements

• This is a fully remote position.
• Employees must provide their own dedicated workspace that ensures privacy and confidentiality for student assessments and counseling sessions.
• PLI provides access to required platforms, assessment licenses, and technical support.
• Standard working hours align with the school day(s) of assigned district(s), with occasional flexibility required for IEP meetings or family consultations outside standard hours.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and credentials.
• Ongoing professional development and support from a collaborative clinical team.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students across multiple districts and communities.