| Location | Garland, TX |
Job
Title:
Teacher
Dyslexia
Exemption
Status/Test:
Exempt
Reports
to:
Coordinator
Dyslexia
Date
Revised:
July
2024
Dept.
/School:
Student
Support
&
Specialized
Services
Pay
Grade:
100
Primary
Purpose:
The
dyslexia
therapist,
under
the
supervision
of
the
Dyslexia
Department,
will
provide
students
identified
as
having
dyslexia
with
appropriate
strategies,
learning
activities,
and
experiences
to
help
them
fulfill
their
potential
for
intellectual,
academic,
emotional,
and
social/emotional
growth.
In
addition,
the
dyslexia
therapist
will
develop
personalized
goals,
provide
specialized
instruction
tailored
to
the
student's
individual
needs,
and
serve
as
the
student's
case
manager.
In
addition,
the
dyslexia
specialist
will
work
collaboratively
to
assess,
evaluate,
and
identify
students
with
dyslexia
and
provide
campus
support
to
staff.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification :
Bachelor's
Degree
in
a
related
field
Valid
Teacher
Certification
Master's
Degree
in
education
or
related
field
or
willing
to
obtain
SPED
EC-12
Certification
or
expectation
to
complete
upon
hiring
ESL
Certification
or
expectation
to
complete
upon
hiring
CALT,
LDT,
or
SLDS
preferred
or
must
complete
two-year
training
and
sit
for
the
national
exam
Experience:
Minimum
of
three
(3)
years
of
teaching
experience
Special
Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge
of
dyslexia
Knowledge
of
the
reading
process
Knowledge
of
the
Section
504
process,
preferred
Knowledge
of
Special
Education
Ability
to
relate
positively
to
students,
parents,
and
staff
Ability
to
handle
high-volume,
fast-paced
workload
Detail-oriented
Effective
and
pleasant
telephone/communication
skills
Good
judgment
in
handling
confidential
information
Flexibility
under
pressure
is
a
must
Ability
to
work
as
part
of
a
team
Understanding
of
language
proficiency,
first
and
second
language
acquisition
theory
Knowledge
of
the
written
system
of
the
first
language
Knowledge
of
how
to
analyze
and
interpret
assessment
results
Major
Responsibilities
and
Duties:
1.
Conduct
individualized
assessments
to
support
evaluation
staff.
2.
Execute
the
district's
K-12
dyslexia
programs.
3.
Actively
engage
students
in
the
learning
process;
plan
and
use
appropriate
instructional
and
learning
strategies,
activities,
materials,
and
equipment
that
meet
the
needs
of
individual
learners
identified
with
dyslexia.
4.
Develop
appropriate
PLAAFPs
and
measurable
goals
and
objectives
tailored
to
student
needs.
5.
Implement
students'
Individualized
Education
Plans.
6.
Participate
in
ARD
meetings
and
provide
specialized
knowledge
regarding
dyslexia.
7.
Conduct
ongoing
progress
measurements
of
student
achievement
through
formal
and
informal
testing.
8.
Work
collaboratively
with
the
educational
diagnostician
regarding
dyslexia
evaluation
and
identification.
9.
Attend
and
actively
participate
in
MTSS,
504,
and
ARD
meetings
regarding
students
suspected
of/identified
as
having
dyslexia.
10.
Provide
resources
and
training
to
school
staff
on
appropriate,
effective
instruction
for
students
identified
with
dyslexia
in
the
general
classroom,
scientifically
based
reading
research,
and
evidence-based
practices.
11.
Ensure
compliance
with
dyslexia
coding
and
implementation
of
FIE
and
IAP.
12.
Be
a
positive
role
model
for
students;
support
the
school
district's
mission.
Classroom
Management
and
Organization
13.
Create
a
classroom
environment
conducive
to
learning
and
appropriate
for
student's
physical,
social,
and
emotional
development.
14.
Manage
student
behavior
in
accordance
with
the
Student
Code
of
Conduct
and
student
handbook.
15.
Take
all
necessary
and
reasonable
precautions
to
protect
students,
equipment,
materials,
and
facilities.
16.
Assist
in
selecting
books,
equipment,
and
other
instructional
materials.
17.
Compile,
maintain,
and
file
all
required
reports,
records,
and
other
documents.
Communication
18.
Establish
and
maintain
a
professional
relationship
and
open
communication
with
parents,
students,
and
community
members.
19.
Establish
and
foster
collaborative
relationships
with
colleagues
and
other
department
personnel.
Professional
Growth
and
Development
20.
Participate
in
professional
development
activities.
21.
Abide
by
the
code
of
the
licensing
organization.
22.
Demonstrate
interest
and
initiative
in
professional
growth.
23.
Comply
with
state,
district,
and
school
regulations
and
policies
for
classroom
teachers.
24.
Maintain
licensure.
Working
Conditions:
25.
Travel
within
the
district
if
assigned
to
more
than
one
school.
26.
Flexibility
to
respond
to
student
needs.
27.
Skills
to
cope
with
a
variety
of
work
environments.
28.
Adaptability
to
change.
29.
Capacity
for
positive
response
to
situational
factors/problems.
30.
Initiative
in
developing
solutions
to
needs/problems.
31.
Managing
multiple
projects
and
tasks
simultaneously.
32.
Responding
to
high
student
demand
and
short
timelines.
33.
Exhibiting
exemplary
interpersonal
communication.
34.
Maintaining
positive
public
relations.
35.
Perform
all
other
duties
as
assigned.
Supervisory
Responsibilities
None
Mental
Demands/Physical
Demands/Environmental
Factors
Tools/Equipment
Used:
Standard
office
equipment,
including
personal
computer
and
peripherals
Posture :
Ability
to
sit
for
prolonged
periods
of
time;
occasional
bending/stooping,
pushing/pulling,
and
twisting
Motion:
Occasional
sitting
and
reaching;
repetitive
hand
and
arm
motions
Lifting:
Occasional
light
lifting
and
carrying
(less
than
15
pounds)
Environment:
May
work
irregular
or
prolonged
hours;
districtwide
travel
Mental
Demands:
Work
with
frequent
interruptions;
maintain
emotional
control
under
stress;
maintain
confidentiality
This
document
describes
the
general
purpose
and
responsibilities
assigned
to
this
job.
It
is
not
an
exhaustive
list
of
all
responsibilities
and
duties
that
may
be
assigned
or
skills
that
may
be
required.
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