Description
Primary Purpose:
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:Master’s degree from accredited university preferred
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of dyslexia, dyslexia intervention, curriculum design and implementation
Ability to interpret data and evaluate instruction programs and teaching effectiveness
Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
3 years teaching experience in dyslexia
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Staff Development
- Work collaboratively with assigned classroom teachers to establish realistic and measureable objectives related to both the teacher’s individual professional development and student learning.
- Support the continuous professional growth and improvement of teacher dyslexia instructional skills through coaching and collaborative problem solving.
- Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and coaching to classroom teachers to facilitate improvement and innovation. Demonstrate dyslexia-teaching strategies with students in classroom.
- Evaluate teacher effectiveness in accordance with established district programs.
- Plan and provide appropriate dyslexia staff development for teachers, administrators, and staff.
Instructional and Program Management
- Work with teachers to analyze and interpret student data and use findings to develop and apply instructional strategies.
- Develop curricular or behavioral support materials as needed.
- Disseminate information regarding current research and significant developments on the state and national levels in area assigned.
Other
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.