Dyslexia Support Teacher

Dyslexia Support Teacher

Location:

New Braunfels, Texas – Comal Independent School District (District wide). Full‑time role delivering small‑group dyslexia intervention services and serving as an instructional resource person.

Delivers small group dyslexia intervention services at CISD campuses using research‑based instruction in accordance with the Texas Education Agency dyslexia program descriptors. Serves as an instructional resource person in the development and improvement of campus dyslexia programs.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (master’s degree preferred).
• Valid Texas teaching certificate.
• Subject area concentration in elementary reading/language arts (required).
• Endorsement or certification as Reading Specialist, Certified Academic Language Therapist, Multisensory Structured Language Therapist or comparable experience (preferred).
• Teaching certification held in multiple areas is preferred.
• Bilingual certification preferred.

• Knowledge of elementary curriculum and instruction.
• Knowledge of critical, evidence‑based components of dyslexia instruction as outlined in The Dyslexia Handbook.
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to evaluate program effectiveness and fidelity of programming.
• Knowledge of school systems, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
• Knowledge of IEP/504 accommodations.

• Three years teaching in elementary reading/language arts.
• Previous experience in providing reading intervention.

• Provide support services for students identified with dyslexia using multisensory, intensive, direct phonics instruction.
• Assist administration/teachers in identifying students with characteristics of dyslexia.
• Administer dyslexia assessments to students.
• Attend initial 504 dyslexia meetings to share assessment results with the 504 committee.
• Serve as a resource person by providing teachers with effective strategies designed to meet the needs of dyslexic students.
• Maintain record keeping on students served for program evaluation purposes.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and data.
• Collaborate with district Dyslexia Coordinators to maintain a district and campus vision for program improvement.
• Design a flexible schedule to maximize service to qualified students.
• Provide support for parent involvement and other campus initiatives.
• Serve on RTI, ARD, 504 and other campus committees as needed.
• Participate in professional growth activities, including monthly team trainings/meetings with Dyslexia Coordinators.
• Present professional development on dyslexia and related disorders.
• Keep teachers/parents and administrators informed of student progress.
• Assist campus and district team in program evaluation.
• Assist teachers interpreting STAAR data for students with dyslexia.
• Promote evidence‑based reading instruction by sharing current information and resources.
• Attend appropriate CISD instructional meetings.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with staff and supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance, and learning the records retention schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

None.

Full‑time.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.