Special Education: Dyslexia Bilingual Teacher

Job Overview

The Teacher Special Education Dyslexia Bilingual will provide instruction to students served with special education services, specifically students who are bilingual and have dyslexia or other related learning difficulties, using various teaching techniques, materials, and equipment. Dyslexia/Dysgraphia intervention is designed to support students with varied disabilities who require instructional support and/or direct instruction, as mandated by IDEA and/or the Texas Dyslexia Law.

• Provide instruction to students with varied disabilities, specifically students who have dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other related learning difficulties.
• Prepare lesson plans and organize materials that are sequential and meaningful to instruction geared to the student’s assessed needs, IEP goals and objectives, functioning level.
• Maintain knowledge of disability awareness in order to plan and implement appropriate Specially Designed Instruction that reflects the needs of each student.
• Conduct ongoing formal and informal assessments of student achievement.
• Utilize data collection tools and assessment results to document student progress.
• Keep accurate and complete records including but not limited to the following: fluency checks, status reports, and mastery checks for program students.
• Use appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive technology as recommended by service providers and documented in students’ ARD/IEP.

• Document and maintain student progress and progress monitor students in the dyslexia program.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure full implementation of student's IEP, including behavioral intervention plans, social skills, and accommodations/modification of materials and/or curriculum.
• Collaborate with teachers, parent(s), campus administrators and district coordinator in determining program needs for SPED dyslexia services.
• Maintain confidentiality with regards to student with disabilities as required by law.
• Work collaboratively with parents, students, and school community personnel in the development of present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) and Annual Goals/Objectives based on documentation of performance to present during Annual, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings for students identified and serviced through the dyslexia program.
• Arrange and prepare required draft ARD paper work as appropriate for students identified and serviced through the dyslexia program, participate in students' Full Individual Evaluations (FIE), and participate in required ARD meetings.
• Conduct and maintain tasks related to the School Health and Related Services Program (SHARS), including documentation of personal care services if appropriate.
• Follow district procedures related to case management for students served with special education services assigned to caseload.
• Assume responsibility for instructional materials and equipment inventoried to the Teacher, Sped Dyslexia Bilingual.
• Follow all district, state, and federal guidelines related to serving students with disabilities.

• Participate in appropriate professional development activities as required or assigned by campus, district, or special education department.
• Provide staff development to campus personnel on dyslexia, dysgraphia, or other related learning difficulties.
• Participate in Dyslexia Parent Night.

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• Bachelor's degree.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Valid Special Education Certification.
• Valid Bilingual Certification.
• Valid Texas ESL Certification.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification preferred.
• Valid Texas Reading Specialist Certification preferred.
• CALT (Certified Academic Language Therapist) or CALP (Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency) preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in SPED or Gen. Ed. English/Language Arts or Reading.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Bilingual Education.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Dyslexia instruction preferred.
• Leadership ability and experience in providing staff development to campus personnel.
• Knowledge and experience working with students who have dyslexia or reading difficulties.
• Completion of or taking Reading Academies.
• Thorough understanding of reading research, dyslexia, and strategies.
• Specific training in teaching dyslexic students, administering and interpreting diagnostic tests preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to share expertise with peers.
• License Dyslexia Therapist preferred.

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting…