Teacher - Middle School Dyslexia Interventionist

Middle School Learning Specialist/Teacher

Beginning: August 3, 2026

Hillside School is currently seeking learning specialists for the 2026–2027 school year. We are specifically looking for a teacher with experience working with middle school students, and the position may be part-time or full-time depending on the candidate and school needs.

Hillside School is a half-day program located in Boulder County for students with dyslexia that focuses on individualized instruction in reading, written language, and math while allowing students to attend their traditional school for the remainder of the day.

In a small setting of up to five students, teachers personalize instruction for each student’s unique learning style, level, and pace. This approach reduces academic anxiety while creating camaraderie among peers who are similar learners. Hillside students’ progress is not only measured in academic growth, but also in their transformation into confident, capable learners.

Hillside teachers excel in building strong student relationships, collaborating with colleagues, and engaging in ongoing professional growth. We value educators who are open to constructive feedback and committed to working as part of a team to provide the best possible education for each student. Teachers at Hillside also benefit from working alongside professionals who specialize in dyslexia and related learning differences. This environment creates daily opportunities for collaboration, problem-solving, and shared expertise, allowing teachers to draw on the collective knowledge of colleagues to support each student effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach three fifty-minute academic sessions in the areas of reading, written language, and math to a group of up to five students; full-time teachers will teach six fifty-minute sessions daily
• Differentiate instruction for students with dyslexia and related learning differences across a range of middle school skill levels
• Support the development of executive functioning skills such as organization, planning, task initiation, and study strategies
• Administer assessments and progress monitoring tools to measure progress and develop student academic goals
• Conference with parents three times per year and additionally as needed throughout the year
• Provide written reports twice a year documenting student strengths, challenges, and current levels of performance
• Supervise break time between academic sessions, as well as arrival and dismissal duties as assigned
• Attend weekly faculty meetings, conferences, informational meetings, school events, and professional growth activities as required
• Establish communication with the students’ other schools where they spend the remainder of their day
• Collaborate with colleagues to support the social, emotional, and academic development of middle school learners

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be trained in Orton-Gillingham or an Orton-Gillingham–based program and have experience implementing the program with individuals or small groups
• Have experience working with middle school students, including an understanding of the developmental needs of early adolescents
• Have the desire to work collaboratively with a team of educators committed to ongoing professional development and advancement of teaching practice
• Bring a positive attitude and curiosity toward problem-solving to best understand and meet the needs of each student
• Prioritize authentic, supportive connections with students and their families
• Hold an undergraduate and/or graduate degree in special education or a related field
• Have a minimum of three years of teaching experience
• Have experience teaching math and a willingness to learn and implement math intervention
• Be familiar with profiling students according to their strengths and challenges

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $58,000 - $72,000 (full-time) and $29,000 - $36,000 (part-time) depending on experience

Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week (part-time) or 40 hours per week (full-time), August 2026 through May 2027

Benefits include:

• Health insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision with Hillside contributing 80% for full-time employees and 40% for part-time employees
• Access to an IRA with a 3% company match
• Paid sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays, as well as Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring breaks

Hillside School is committed to building a diverse faculty and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Pay: $29,000.00 - $36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Boulder, CO 80301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29,000 - $36,000