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Teacher,
Dyslexia
Instruction
Job
Description
JOB
TITLE:
Teacher,
Dyslexia
Instruction
DATE
REVISED:
June
25,
2025
REPORTS
TO:
Director,
Student
Support
Services
DEPARTMENT/CAMPUS:
Teaching
&
Learning
PAY
GRADE:
TS,
187
FLSA:
Exempt
JOB
PURPOSE
SUMMARY:
This
position
is
responsible
for
providing
targeted
dyslexia
interventions
and
instructional
support
to
students
identified
with
dyslexia
and
related
disorders.
This
position
will
collaborate
with
campus
and
District
personnel
to
ensure
the
implementation
of
effective,
compliant,
and
evidence-based
literacy
instruction
are
aligned
with
District
goals
and
state
mandates.
KEY
FUNCTIONS,
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES,
AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructional
Support
&
Intervention
Delivery:
1.
Delivers
targeted
instructional
support
for
students
demonstrating
characteristics
of
dyslexia,
dysgraphia,
and
other
literacy-based
learning
needs.
2.
Attends
student
support
and
eligibility
meetings
to
provide
progress
monitoring
data
for
students
receiving
intervention
services.
3.
Assists
Admission,
Review
&
Dismissal
(ARD)
and
504
committees
in
developing
appropriate
accommodations
and
support
plans.
4.
Participates
in
campus-based
RtI/Kid
Talk
meetings
and
contributes
to
student-centered
data
analysis
and
planning.
5.
Coordinates
the
campus
dyslexia
intervention
schedule
and
ensures
effective
delivery
of
services.
6.
Oversees
student
progress
monitoring,
reviews
intervention
service
logs,
and
conducts
Quality
Indicator
walk-throughs.
7.
Trains
campus
staff
on
universal
screening
processes
for
dyslexia
and
related
disorder
referrals.
8.
Partners
with
campus
personnel
to
support
the
referral
process
and
ensure
accurate
documentation
for
students
needing
evaluation.
9.
Oversees
required
dyslexia
screening
for
end-of-year
Kindergarten
and
middle-of-year
First
Grade,
ensuring
state
compliance.
10.
Facilitates
annual
planning
for
students
identified
as
at
risk
for
dyslexia
in
Kindergarten
and
First
Grade.
11.
Partners
with
District-level
Dyslexia
Specialists
and
Program
Coordinator
to
address
ongoing
training,
compliance,
and
support
needs.
12.
Attends
District-level
Dyslexia
Professional
Learning
Communities
(PLCs)
throughout
the
school
year.
13.
Assists
in
planning
and
facilitating
Dyslexia
Family
Nights
each
fall
and
spring.
14.
Delivers
campus-based
training
on
the
characteristics
of
dyslexia
to
staff,
as
needed.
15.
Supports
professional
development
efforts
related
to
the
Annual
Dyslexia
Training
for
administrators
and
teachers.
16.
Compiles,
maintains,
and
files
all
required
reports,
records,
and
documentation
in
accordance
with
District,
state,
and
federal
guidelines.
17.
Complies
with
all
applicable
laws,
policies,
and
procedures.
18.
Maintains
strict
confidentiality
in
the
handling
of
student
and
District
information.
19.
Communicates
clearly
and
effectively
with
students,
staff,
parents,
and
the
broader
community
regarding
dyslexia
services
and
policies.
Compliance:
20.
Performs
all
assigned
work
activities
in
alignment
with
District
policies,
departmental
procedures,
and
applicable
federal
and
state
regulations,
including
but
not
limited
to
the
Individuals
with
Disabilities
Education
Act
(IDEA),
1
Teacher,
Dyslexia
Instruction
Job
Description
Section
504
of
the
Rehabilitation
Act,
the
Americans
with
Disabilities
Act
(ADA),
the
Texas
Education
Code
§38.003,
and
guidance
from
the
Texas
Education
Agency
(TEA)
and
The
Dyslexia
Handbook.
21.
Demonstrates
and
maintains
proficient
and
up-to-date
knowledge
and
understanding
of
all
applicable
compliance
standards,
legal
requirements,
and
ethical
practices
relevant
to
the
role,
including
special
education
law
(IDEA),
Section
504,
dyslexia
identification
and
intervention
procedures,
Child
Find
obligations,
FERPA
student
confidentiality,
and
the
implementation
of
evidence-based
literacy
instruction,
while
adhering
to
all
District
protocols
for
professional
conduct,
data
management,
and
safe
instructional
practices.
22.
Monitors
respective
work
activity
for
variances
and
anomalies.
23.
Identifies
and
timely
reports
any
known
or
suspected
compliance
issues
to
appropriate
personnel.
24.
Assists
with
audits
and
the
preparation
for
audits,
whether
initiated
internally
or
externally,
as
assigned.
25.
Adheres
to
all
other
District
wide
policies
and
procedures
including,
but
not
limited
to,
human
resources,
safety,
and
emergency
protocols.
General:
26.
Demonstrates
support
towards
the
District's
Shared
Vision,
Mission,
and
Promise
2
Purpose.
27.
Assists
department
leadership
in
the
compilation
of
miscellaneous
confidential
reports.
28.
Attends
departmental
and
organizational
meetings,
as
required.
29.
Participates
in
continuing
education
programs
and
related
activities
to
maintain
advanced
understanding
and
working
knowledge
relevant
to
the
job
function
and
trade.
30.
Displays
integrity,
responsibility,
accountability,
teamwork,
and
ethics.
31.
Performs
assigned
job
duties
and
responsibilities
in
accordance
with
established
performance
expectations,
as
well
as
with
District
policies,
procedures,
protocols
and
standard
practices.
32.
Demonstrates
proficient
working
knowledge
and
understanding
of
instructional
and
data
management
systems
relevant
to
student
intervention,
including
but
not
limited
to
Eduphoria,
eSped
(or
other
special
education
documentation
systems),
and
District-approved
dyslexia
progress
monitoring
tools.
Demonstrates
functional
proficiency
with
productivity
and
collaboration
software
such
as
Microsoft
Excel,
Word,
Outlook,
and
Workspace
tools
(including
Sheets,
Docs,
and
Slides)
for
lesson
planning,
data
reporting,
communication,
and
recordkeeping.
33.
Performs
other
duties
as
assigned.
MINIMUM
EDUCATION,
EXPERIENCE
&
CREDENTIAL
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's
degree
from
an
accredited
college
or
university
Prior
work
experience
in
a
same
or
similar
role;
Or
an
equivalent
combination
of
education
and
work
experience
Active,
Valid,
and
In
Good
Standing
Texas
Teaching
Certificate
duly
earned
from
the
Texas
State
Board
for
Educator
Certification
(SBEC)
Active,
Valid,
and
In
Good
Standing
Certification
in
English
Language
Arts/Reading
(ELA/R),
or
relevant
content
area,
duly
earned
from
the
Texas
State
Board
for
Educator
Certification
(SBEC)
Successful
completion
of
training
in
an
evidence-based
dyslexia
program,
such
as
Reading
by
Design
CORE
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS
&
ABILITIES:
Communication
(Verbal
&
Written)
-
Conveys
verbal
and
written
information
using
effective
techniques
and
approaches
that
provide
clarity,
promote
teamwork,
and
drive
efficiency.
Emotional
Intelligence
-
Understands
and
manages
one's
own
emotions,
as
well
as
recognizes
and
influences
the
emotions
of
others.
Continuous
Improvement
-
Ensures
work
meets
or
exceeds
standards,
as
well
as
identifies
and
implements
ways
to
make
job
tasks
or
processes
more
efficient.
Functional
&
Technical
Skills
-
Demonstrates
proficient
functional
and
technical
knowledge,
skills
and
abilities
needed
to
do
the
job
at
a
high
level
of
accomplishment.
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS
&
WORKING
CONDITIONS:
This
position
requires
frequent
standing,
walking,
sitting,
and
speaking
for
extended
periods
while
providing
instruction
or
participating
in
meetings.
The
role
involves
occasional
bending,
reaching,
and
lifting
of
instructional
materials,
equipment,
or
student
files
weighing
up
to
25
pounds.
Manual
dexterity
and
the
use
of
hands
and
fingers
are
essential
for
writing,
2
Teacher,
Dyslexia
Instruction
Job
Description
typing,
operating
instructional
technology,
and
managing
student
records.
Visual
and
auditory
acuity
are
necessary
to
read
materials,
view
computer
screens,
observe
student
responses,
and
engage
effectively
in
conversations
within
classroom
and
meeting
settings.
The
position
also
requires
sustained
mental
focus
to
support
student
learning,
analyze
progress
data,
participate
in
collaborative
planning,
and
document
services
in
compliance
with
state
and
District
requirements.
The
working
environment
is
primarily
indoors
in
a
climate-controlled
school
setting,
with
occasional
transitions
between
classrooms
and
administrative
spaces.
The
role
may
involve
limited
travel
or
participation
in
off-campus
events
such
as
Dyslexia
Family
Nights
or
District
professional
learning
sessions.
Minimal
exposure
to
environmental
or
mechanical
hazards
is
expected.
EMPLOYEE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
My
signature
below
acknowledges
that
I
have
received
and
read
my
job
description,
and
that
I
understand
the
scope,
essential
job
duties,
knowledge,
skills,
and
abilities,
and
working
environment
that
apply
to
my
job.
I
further
acknowledge
that
I
can
safely
and
effectively
perform
the
essential
job
duties
with
or
without
reasonable
accommodation,
and
in
accordance
with
the
policies,
procedures,
expectations,
and
standards
of
the
District.
Employee
Printed
Name:
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Employee
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