Dyslexia Teacher

Primary Purpose

Implement intervention to improve reading achievement through structured intervention teaching, direct dyslexia instruction, assisting with the campus MTSS processes, and traveling between campuses to provide instruction and support these initiatives.

Education/Certification:

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsement for subject and level assigned or approved alternative certification program

Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50) paid by employee.

Required Experience:

Minimum three (3) years’ classroom teaching experience

Experience teaching or tutoring small groups of students

Trained in English and Spanish dyslexia intervention programs, training must be completed within the first month of employment

CALP certification preferred

Bilingual, required

Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of the Science of Teaching Reading, Structured Literacy, and the writing process

Ability to provide dyslexia instruction in English and Spanish

Knowledge of district English dyslexia program (Reading by Design preferred)

Knowledge of district Spanish dyslexia program (Esperanza preferred)

Knowledge of intervention tools and programs; depth of understanding in the three-tiered model

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Good record keeping, ability to analysis of data, ability to meet deadlines

Understand diagnostics and provide prescriptive intervention

Ability to research and develop teaching units

Ability to provide responsive teaching to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

• Willingness to participate in schooling and/or training outside of and in addition to the school day in order to increase capacity and knowledge in intervention.

The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

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• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

The teacher promotes improvement of instruction through activities such as the following:

• Serve full-time case load of students as deemed appropriate based on campus assessment data
• Progress monitor weekly and/or biweekly in order to make data driven decisions
• Creates goals for students and progress monitors
• Participate and/or lead data meetings to discuss student progress, including longitudinal data review
• Keep track of resources
• Develops and implements lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the District’s Intervention program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Presents subject matter according to guidelines established by federal regulations, Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the diverse needs of students assigned.
• Works cooperatively with other teachers to modify curricula as needed for students with special needs (i.e., Special Education, Section 504, and Bilingual).
• Works with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to District requirements.
• Participates in SST/ARD/504 meetings as needed.
• Assists campuses with MTSS and SST meetings.
• Conducts assessment of student learning styles and uses results to plan instructional activities.
• Uses technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process

The teacher fosters student growth and development through activities such as the following:

• Conducts ongoing…