JOB TITLE:	Dyslexia Teacher	WAGE/HOUR STATUS:	Exempt
REPORTS TO:	Principal
DEPT./SCHOOL	Campus Assigned	DATE REVISED:	June 2017

 

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

 

Serve as instructor for dyslexic students and as a resource specialist to teachers   and administrators in the area of dyslexia curriculum, instruction, and staff development.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

 

            Minimum Education/Certification:

            Bachelor's Degree

            Valid Texas teaching certificate

 

            Special Knowledge/Skills:

            Possess a working knowledge of dyslexia

            Understand developmental levels of children

            Possess public presentation skills

            Possess effective interpersonal skills

            Possess leadership and organizational skills

            Be resourceful, creative, objective, and flexible

 

            Minimum Experience:

            Three years of successful teaching experience

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

 

1. Design, plan, and implement instruction to meet the individual needs of each dyslexic student.

 

• Facilitate the development and implementation of campus and district curriculum to improve student performance on AEIS indicators

 

• Assist teachers and administrators in the alignment and implementation of state mandated objectives;
• Assist teachers and administrators in developing timelines and assessments;
• Assist faculty with district curriculum writing.

 

• Assist, facilitate, and/or provide district and campus staff development and other

            professional growth activities regarding dyslexia:

• Acquire training for self and others as needed to meet campus and district

                  performance goals

• Provide classroom demonstrations to facilitate implementation of exemplary

                  instructional practices

• Provide instructional management assistance for implementing new programs in the classroom

 

• Provide materials, resources, and information for teachers and administrators

            concerning dyslexia curriculum and instruction.

 

• Facilitate dyslexia program implementation.

 

• Identify, analyze, and provide research findings applicable to instructional program needs.

 

• Provide information concerning campus compliance with district policies and state and federal laws and regulations as they pertain to dyslexia.

 

• Coordinate campus dyslexia programs.

 

• Obtain and disseminate TEA and Region XIII information regarding dyslexia.

 

10. Provide student screening and testing; maintain student records for the dyslexia program.

 

11. Prioritize time allocation to campus student needs.

 

12. Perform demonstration lessons for classroom teachers.

 

13. Confer with teachers and administrators regarding program growth; work jointly to develop and accomplish goals.

 

14. Facilitate communication and alignment across campuses:

• Attend faculty/staff meetings
• Attend Dyslexia Advisory Committee meetings

 

15. Maintain professional relationships with colleagues and parents.

 

16. Assist in the coordination of TEKS instruction, remediation, and assessment in reference to dyslexic students.

 

17. Report to work at designated site on a regular daily basis according to established work schedule.

 

18. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor(s).

 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

            Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively, (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures and data; participate in district functions; maintain emotional control under stress.

 

           

            Physical Demands:

District wide travel; occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.