Tennessee Center for the Study and Treatment of Dyslexia

Our MISSION

The Tennessee Center for the Study and Treatment of Dyslexia exists to promote understanding of dyslexia and remove obstacles to reading and writing for children with dyslexia.

We do this by adding to the scientific evidence as a producer and translator of research; preparing educators to identify, instruct, and support students at risk for or with characteristics of dyslexia; and supporting students, their families, and their teachers through evaluations, individualized instructional recommendations, and knowledge to enable self-advocacy in school and careers.

Our VISION

Science is translated into educational practice
All students receive high-quality, differentiated, and evidence-based instruction
Educators have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to identify risk and characteristics of dyslexia across K-12.
Students at risk for or with characteristics of dyslexia are identified early and receive intensified, evidence-based instruction.
All families are equipped with the knowledge they need to help their children at risk or with dyslexia become readers and writers.
The Center is utilized locally, nationally, and internationally as a trusted source of information, resources, and services for K-12 students, families, and educators.

Center Services

In-service workshops for schools
Public workshops for parents and community stakeholders
Hosted instructional trainings for educators
Regional conferences to raise awareness of dyslexia and causes of reading failure
Assistance to parents and educators to aid school based identification of dyslexia and related learning differences
Testing services to inform our understanding of dyslexia and related learning differences

We are hiring!

Interested in joining our team? We are currently recruiting for the position of Assistant Director for Educational Services and School Outreach. The Assistant Director for Educational Services and School Outreach at the Tennessee Center for the Study and Treatment of Dyslexia at Middle Tennessee State University provides leadership in developing, coordinating, and delivering educational services that support evidence-based literacy instruction and intervention for K–12 students with reading difficulties, including dyslexia.

The position is primarily responsible for designing and delivering professional development for educators across Tennessee in in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats. The Assistant Director for Educational Services and School Outreach collaborates with schools, districts, families, university, and community partners to identify needs and develop responsive training and outreach initiatives. The role also includes coordinating workshops and conferences, consulting with families and school personnel regarding instructional programming and accommodations and contributing to student evaluation processes through participation on the Clinical Assessment Team.

In addition, the Assistant Director for Educational Services and School Outreach helps supervise graduate assistants in assessment-related activities, supports the Center’s research initiatives, and identifies gaps in professional learning offerings to develop new training modules and resources.
This position requires expertise in evidence-based literacy instruction, assessment, and educational policy related to learning disabilities, along with strong communication, relationship-building, and program evaluation skills. A master’s degree in education, psychology, or a related field is required; a terminal degree (Ed.D., Ph.D.) and/or advanced certification in dyslexia or structured literacy are preferred.

This role is central to advancing the Center’s mission of promoting understanding of dyslexia and removing obstacles to reading and writing for K-12 students with dyslexia.

This job posting will close on March 19, 2026 at 11:55pm Central Time.

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