Secondary Dyslexia Teacher; Anticipated

Secondary Dyslexia Teacher  Anticipated)

Wichita Falls Independent School District Secondary - HS & MS - Wichita Falls, Texas

Job : 5531578

Final date to receive applications: Sep 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Mar 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Job Title: Dyslexia Teacher

Reports to: Campus Principal(s)/District Dyslexia Facilitator

Dept./School: Assigned Campus(s)

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Code/Days: Teacher Pay Scale/187

Date Revised: 2/14/2020

Primary

Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Reading Specialist or Language Arts (background preferred)

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• At least two years classroom teaching experience

Instructional Strategies

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Trained in district dyslexia curriculum
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development

• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.
• Serve as instructional liaison between student and staff.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Communication

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

Other

• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Travel required between several campuses.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Questions regarding posted positions should be addressed to Human Resources .

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $51,000 to $67,650 Per Year