What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Tutor - Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) position at Prep Academy Tutors?
Company Overview
Prep Academy Tutors is a private in-home tutoring company. We deliver flexible and personalized tutoring programs to our Boulder & Jefferson Counties students. We specialize in all subject areas and cater to kindergarten to grade 12 students. We hire only the best-certified teachers and Subject Matter Experts or those completing their degree in Education and pay higher wages than the industry average.
Prep Academy of Boulder and Jefferson Counties is looking for an experienced Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) to work with our students who have Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and other related Learning Differences. Orton-Gillingham Certified instructors also encouraged to apply.
If you are a Certified Academic Language Therapist who is interested in additional work, please contact Mark Saunders at Prep Academy Tutors of Boulder and Jefferson Counties:
Phone:720-902-5585
Job Summary
Provide 1:1 and small-group, evidence-based literacy intervention (e.g., Structured Literacy/Orton-Gillingham–based) to students with dyslexia and related language-based learning differences.
Conduct literacy screenings, analyze results, and develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
Track progress, adjust instruction using data, and communicate updates to families and stakeholders.
Collaborate with franchise owner, classroom teacher, school learning specialist, family members, and other tutors to improve services and support student success.
Maintain accurate session notes and uphold ethical, professional standards of practice.
Qualifications and Skills
Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) credential required; state licensure/teaching certificate preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in Structured Literacy and multi-sensory, diagnostic-prescriptive instruction.
Minimum 2 years of direct intervention experience with dyslexia or language-based learning needs.
Strong assessment skills: administering, scoring, and interpreting literacy screeners and progress-monitoring tools.
Excellent communication with students, families, and colleagues; culturally responsive practice.
Organized, dependable, and data-driven; proficient with digital note-taking and scheduling tools.
Ability to tailor instruction across grade levels and diverse learner profiles; bilingual skills a plus.