Teacher - Dyslexia Vista Ridge​/Sunset Valley

SUMMARY:

Provide students identified with Dyslexia and other related learning difficulties with an individualized, intensive, multisensory, phonetic instructional program that includes a variety of writing, spelling, and reading components. Provide students with the opportunity to make significant gains in reading and develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

the essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, this list represents examples only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

• Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values;perform duties effectively and efficiently for the purpose of supporting and contributing to high student achievement.

• Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams andparticipatein cross-functional work groups.

• Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.

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• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD)
  Committee process for each student assigned.

• 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 guidelinesestablishedby the Texas Education Agency,Board Policies, and Administrative
  
  Regulations.

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers tomodifyregular curricula as needed for students identified with dyslexia according to IEP or 504
  
  Guidelines.

• Work with other members of staff todetermineinstructional goals,objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

• Participate in ARD Committee and 504 planning meetings on a regular basis.

• Participate inselectionof books, equipment, and other instructional media.

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

• Consult District and outside resource individualsregardingeducation, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

• Be a positive role model for students.

• Createa classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate forthe 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.

• Assistin selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

• Compile,maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

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

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

• Comply with State,District, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Develop andmaintainsystems for retrieval of information in support of all programs; compile,maintain, file, and secure all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.

• Pursue Professional Development activities for self and assigned staff; ensure that Professional Development activities are aligned with District goals and initiatives and current professional research.

• Comply withall policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.

• Comply withthe Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices forTexas
  
  Educators.

• Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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• Bachelor’sDegree fromanaccredited university

• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with  required endorsements or related training/license for providing Dyslexia Services

• Required:
  
  Valid Texas Teaching Certificate in Special Education

• Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

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• Knowledge of reading, writing, and spelling instructional…