Job Title

Assistant Director for Educational Services & School Outreach

Department

Dyslexia Services

Salary

$66,342 - $83,039; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Assistant Director for Educational Services and School Outreach at the Tennessee Center for the Study and Treatment of Dyslexia (a.k.a., Center for Dyslexia) provides leadership in the development and coordination of educational services and outreach initiatives that support evidence-based literacy instruction and intervention for elementary and secondary students with reading difficulties, including dyslexia. The position collaborates with schools, families, and university partners to deliver training, consultation, and resources, and performs other related duties and special projects, as assigned.

Required Education

Master’s degree in education, psychology, or other literacy-related fields required; Ph.D. or Ed.D. preferred

Required Related Experience

Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience providing reading instruction to elementary and/or secondary students

Desirable Related Experience

• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience designing and delivering professional development workshops for educators
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in assessment and educational planning for students in grades K–12 with dyslexia or other reading difficulties
• Experience serving as an educator or administrator in a K–12 school setting
• Experience administering and interpreting educational assessments (e.g., Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills [DIBELS], Test of Word Reading Efficiency [TOWRE], Wechsler Individual Achievement Test [WIAT])
• Experience supervising undergraduate and/or graduate students
• Prior experience designing and delivering professional development workshops for educators

Desirable License/Registration/Certification

• Active K–12 teaching license
• Certification in dyslexia or structured literacy instruction, such as Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP), Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), Certified Academic Language Therapist–Qualified Instructor (CALT-QI), Orton-Gillingham Practitioner, Wilson Practitioner, or Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI) certification

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter and CV/Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email hrs@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: June 22, 2026.  For optimal consideration, please apply before June 15, 2026.