Dyslexia Teacher

Dyslexia Teacher

Qualifications:

Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate degree and valid Texas Teacher's Certificate (elementary preferred)

Reports To:

Campus Principal

Date Revised:
June 2025

Duty Days: 175 days

Experience:

Three (3) years successful teaching experience

Pay Grade:
Teachers Salary Scale

FLSA:
Exempt

Job Goal:
To teach students identified with dyslexia using instructional strategies utilizing an individualized, intensive, multisensory, phonetic approach and a variety of writing and spelling components; provide students the opportunity to make significant gains in reading; and develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Performance Responsibilities:

Instructional Strategies:

• Conduct individualized assessments for dyslexia under Section 504.
• Execute the district's K-12 MTA dyslexia programs.
• Conduct ongoing progress measurements of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Be a positive role model for students; support mission of the school district.
• Attend 504 meetings as dyslexia representative.

Classroom Management and Organization:

• 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.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Communication:

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

Professional Growth and Development:

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture:
Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:
Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting:
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment:
Frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide travel

Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress