Louisiana Key Academy
Location
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Provide specialized reading instruction to children with dyslexia using evidence-based practices. Collaborate with other educators on lesson planning and pursue certification as a Certified Academic Language Therapist.
Must be a certified teacher with strong classroom management skills and a willingness to undergo rigorous professional training. Requires an open-minded approach to non-traditional instructional methods and strong writing abilities.
Description Baton Rouge Charter School for dyslexic children seeks highly motivated educators willing to train in evidence-based practices for dyslexia education. The school offers a unique opportunity for certified teacher to specialize and work towards further certification as a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) while earning competitive wages and benefits.
A strong desire to receive rigorous, ongoing professional training in order to comprehend the unique challenges of dyslexic students and to acquire specialized instructional skills needed to help them succeed socially and academically Strong writing and editing skills An open-minded attitude toward academic instruction, including a willingness to “work outside the box” of traditional instructional methods A willingness to receive and implement feedback regarding instructional practices Evidence of strong classroom management and organizational skills Willingness to participate in highly collaborative lesson planning and teaching situations Evidence of individualized, interactive teaching philosophy Must be able to train at the Dyslexia Resource Center while teaching to obtain additional certification in Dyslexia Education (paid by LKA)
Market context
Louisiana classroom teacher roles are often shaped by steady school staffing needs, especially for candidates who can support multilingual classrooms and student engagement. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer a bachelor’s degree in education while still requiring school-based experience and bilingual English-French proficiency. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, and confirm your school experience and language skills before applying.