Generic - Itinerant Teacher - Dyslexia; Bilingual

Teacher Compensation Plan

Shift Type:
Full-Time Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Reports To:

Coordinator - Special Education

This position is funded through the State Compensatory Education Program monies and will be evaluated at the end of each year based on the success of the program and the availability of funds.

EMPLOYMENT DATE:  School Year

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

To plan, develop, and implement an effective instructional program for students identified with dyslexia in a way that ensures student achievement will be maximized.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Certification:
  
  Bachelor's Degree, with appropriate state certification for subject and level assigned
• Valid Texas teacher certifications to include TExES Bilingual Certification
• Special Education certification or agreement to obtain certification by the end of the 2026-27 school year
• CALT/CALP preferred

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/

SKILLS:

• Demonstrate a cognitive understanding of the subject matter and pedagogical skills in his/her teaching field
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Exhibit excellent public relation and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate highly effective organizational and consensus building skills
• Demonstrate ability to develop and implement short and long range instructional plans based upon effective instructional strategies, knowledge of the discipline, student needs and performances, the global society, the community, and the curriculum
• Understand the various learning styles and show competence in developing and delivering instruction appropriate to students' developmental needs
• Understand cultural diversity through providing instruction appropriate to diverse cultures and populations, learning styles, and background experiences
• Possess knowledge base for critiquing, constructing, and utilizing multiple forms of appropriate assessment techniques in order to monitor progress, modify and adapt instruction, and set goals
• Exhibit effective communication skills and techniques, including verbal, nonverbal, and media communication that are sensitive to student differences and needs
• Demonstrate the willingness to follow the structured programs as designed
• Follow all policies and procedures of the MISD
• Proficient fluency in Spanish (oral and written)

EXPERIENCE:

• Have at least three years successful teaching experience

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interest, and abilities of students
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provide progress reports as required, and communicate with parents as deemed necessary
• Identify the special needs of students and seek assistance from others as needed
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• Develop PLAAFPs and propose goals and services for IEPs
• Collect and report data for IEP goal progress monitoring
• Develop a student behavior plan that is consistent with established administrative policies
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Attend established traditional school-sponsored activities (e.g., Student Orientations, Open House, programs, and activities) agreed upon by the building principal and the faculty
• Provide classroom support for at-risk students
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Aides, student teachers, student groups, etc, as assigned by the administration

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Mental Demands:
  Writing routine reports and correspondence Ability to meet deadlines from multiple assignment requests on a frequent basis Managing multiple projects, communicating effectively with all publics, and making sound decisions while maintaining emotional control Maintaining and displaying a positive attitude
• Physical demands/environmental factors:
  Intermittent walking, sitting, and standing Occasional warehouse visits to inventory merchandise and occasional lifting, moving of up to 20 lbs Travel within the district and state Prolonged and irregular hours