Dyslexia Teacher Job Lubbock area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: DYSLEXIA TEACHER
Position Type:
SPECIAL EDUCATION/DYSLEXIA TEACHER

Date Posted:
8/21/2025

Location:
Lubbock-Cooper ISD

Date Available:
08/21/2025
Job Title:
District Dyslexia Teacher

Reports to:

Executive Director of Curriclum and Instruction and Coordinator of Dyslexia
Term: 187/EXEMPT
School:
Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose

Teach Take Flight and other dyslexia programs identified by the district. Apply knowledge of federal, state, and district procedures for students with dyslexia. Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure the success of all students.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Certified Academic Language Therapist or Certfied Academic Language Practitioner - must be in progress if not completed

Knowledge and Skills

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
Knowledge of dyslexia and related disorders
Ability to interpret data
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience

Successful teaching experience in the area assigned
Demonstrate success in using digital tools and resources
Demonstrate success working with peers or other adults
Demonstrate capacity to be self-directed, organized, and collaborative with all staff members
Use of Skyward, eduphoria! School Objects, iOS, Mac OS, email and file storage systems, and learning management systems (Google Drive, Google Classroom, etc.) preferred

Specialized Training

Certified Academic Language Therapist or Certified Academic Language Practitioner
Attend dyslexia training at the Region 17 ESC
Success Ed for 504
Other training as assigned

Major Responsibilities and Duties

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

Teaching

Teach the Take Flight program and/or other approved curriculum on assigned campus(es)

Plan effective lessons utilizing designated curriculum

Progress monitor students to ensure growth

Assessment

Utilize the dyslexia screener as assigned

Collect informal or anecdotal data concerning students from teachers and administrators

Collaborate with 504 and ARD committees

Reporting

Create, scan and file dyslexia documentation

Collect data from previous schools

Progress monitor students identified with dyslexia

Other Duties

Work collaboratively with other departments including, but not limited to, Curriculum & Instruction and Special Education on special projects

Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education, & local board policy

Exhibit positive, professional attitude, attire, and communication at all times

Report to work on time daily and follow District attendance policies (Skyward Reporting)

Other duties as assigned by Coordinator or Director


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