Willamette Valley Dyslexia Center | Decoded Program
The Willamette Valley Dyslexia Center is seeking motivated, reflective tutors to join our team for a one–school-year work-study commitment. This role is ideal for educators and education-adjacent professionals who want to deepen their expertise in dyslexia, structured literacy, and evidence-based reading instruction under the mentorship of some of the most skilled dyslexia specialists in the state.
Who This Role Is For
We welcome applicants with experience or training in:
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Classroom teaching (general education, special education, intervention)
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Occupational therapy (OT) or OT assistant backgrounds
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Speech-language pathology (SLP) or SLP assistant backgrounds
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Child care, early learning, or paraeducator roles
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Graduate students or educator candidates pursuing careers in literacy, special education, or related fields
You do not need prior Orton-Gillingham certification to apply—training is provided.
About the Role
Tutors provide small-group or one-to-one literacy instruction using Decoded, our proprietary structured literacy curriculum aligned with the Science of Reading. This position blends hands-on tutoring with guided training, coaching, and professional learning, making it a strong fit for candidates seeking meaningful skill development alongside paid work.
What You’ll Do
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Deliver structured literacy instruction to students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences
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Implement phonemic awareness, decoding, spelling, fluency, morphology, and writing instruction
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Follow clear lesson frameworks and data-informed instructional plans
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Participate in ongoing training, coaching, and collaboration
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Communicate professionally with families and team members
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Commit to consistent attendance and instructional quality for the full school year
What You’ll Learn
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How to teach reading explicitly, systematically, and effectively
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How to interpret literacy data and adjust instruction
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How dyslexia-informed instruction supports diverse learners
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How structured literacy differs from balanced literacy in practice
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How to build instructional confidence and clinical teaching skills
Why This Position Is Different
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Paid tutoring + intentional, high-quality training
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Mentorship from experienced dyslexia specialists
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Clear systems, curriculum, and support—no guesswork
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A professional, mission-driven environment focused on growth
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A defined one–school-year commitment that allows for real skill mastery
Commitment & Schedule
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Part-time hours aligned to after-school and early evening sessions
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One full school-year commitment required
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Ideal for professionals seeking meaningful, consistent work alongside training
Our Mission
We believe every child can learn to read with the right instruction—and every educator deserves access to the training that makes that possible. Joining our team means becoming part of a community committed to clarity, excellence, and real impact.