Dyslexia Teacher

 
 
Primarily Reports to:  Principal
 
Secondarily Reports to:  Superintendent
 
Primary Purpose:
Assist in evaluating students who have been referred to the dyslexia program and provide assistance to classroom teachers by helping them identify appropriate strategies on the delivery of regular classroom reading instructions to identified dyslexic students
 
Qualifications: Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject/grade level assigned.
Reading specialist certification and/or training dyslexic students
Training in teaching dyslexic students using the multi-sensory teaching approach is required.
 
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledgeable in development and implementation of lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
Knowledge in preparation of lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles Ability to present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations
Knowledge in the use of appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
 
Experience:
Two years teaching experience (Special Education preferred)
 
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Serve as an itinerant dyslexia teacher on two or more campuses as assigned
2. Assist in evaluating students who have been referred to the dyslexia program and provide periodic evaluation of students served.
3. Participate in campus SST/RTI meetings and use data to make recommendations to the SST/RTI in determining appropriate placement for referred students
4. Provide assistance to classroom teachers by helping them identify appropriate strategies on the delivery of regular classroom reading instructions to identified students
 5. Coordinate services with other involved school personnel in planning and providing joint instruction for the students
6. Follow district procedures for the program
7. Keep accurate and complete records for students served and submit as required
8. Act as the liaison to building personnel in interpreting educational policies, procedures, and guidelines concerning students in the dyslexia program
9. Communicate with parents through conferences or phone calls
10. Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills
11. Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
12. Adhere to the district’s safety policies and procedures
13. Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business
14. Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting)
15. Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
16. Other duties as assigned