Dyslexia Teacher

Qualifications Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree, required
• Valid Texas teaching certificate required
• Trained in Reading by Design to provide Dyslexia Services
• Required:
  
  Valid Texas Teaching Certificate in Special Education

• Knowledge of reading, writing, and spelling instructional strategies
• Knowledge about Dyslexia and effective intervention for Dyslexia
• Experience working with students with dyslexia and providing appropriate interventions and/or accommodations
• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and use student data for instructional purpose
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong record‑keeping for data‑driven decision‑making
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for a provider of dyslexia instruction

• Personal Computer and peripherals

• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking; repetitive computer work with frequent use of hands and wrists
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours
• Other Requirements: No remote work; must be able to travel daily to other campuses

• Provide students identified with dyslexia and other related learning difficulties with an individualized, intensive, multisensory, systematic and structured phonetic instructional program that includes a variety of writing, spelling, and reading components
• Provide students the opportunity to make significant gains in reading and develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations
• Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop an IEP through the ARD committee process for each student assigned
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed for students identified with dyslexia according to IEP or 504 guidelines
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements
• Participate in ARD Committee and 504 planning meetings on a regular basis

• Conduct assessments and ongoing progress monitoring of student achievement and use results to plan instructional activities
• Consult district and outside resource individuals regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
• Maintain confidentiality
• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers including the Texas Educator Code of Ethics
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
• Perform such other tasks & assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned