2026-27 Dyslexia Teacher - Bilingual

ROLE AND PURPOSE

Facilitate appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to improve reading and language skills of struggling readers that are identified as being dyslexic.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Certification:

  • Texas Teacher's Certification
  • Bachelor's degree required/Master's Degree preferred
  • Certified Academic Language Therapist/Licensed Dyslexia Therapist preferred
  • Training in Orton-Gillingham methodologies preferred

• Experience:

  • Minimum of three years teaching experience in the areas of Language Arts & Reading
  • Knowledge of the structure of language
  • Knowledge of dyslexia and other learning disorders
  • Knowledge of Section 504 process and procedures
  • Experience in working with students with dyslexia and providing appropriate interventions
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data in a meaningful and effective manner
  • Experience with administering and interpreting reading assessments

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Instructional Management:

  • Effectively implement the identified district dyslexia program with fidelity to meet the needs of individual students with dyslexia
  • Absess student language acquisition on a regular basis, provide timely progress reports and attend parent meetings
  • Respond to staff and parent inquiries in a timely manner

• School/Organizational Improvement:

  • Effectively collaborate and communicate with building staff to develop and coordinate student schedules

• Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management:

  • Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required for student files to ensure fidelity of district program and progress monitoring
  • Attend campus Section 504 and/or ARD meetings to assist in accommodations and state testing recommendations for dyslexia students

• Professional Growth and Development:

  • Remain current on new laws, policies and compliance issues in the area of Dyslexia, 504, and Special Education by attending relevant professional development opportunities
  • Attend professional growth trainings to maintain and enhance professional knowledge

• Miscellaneous:

  • Performs other duties and functions as assigned by campus administration and educational support services administrator

NOTES

Note: In order to minimize current campus disruption, current teachers and classroom assistants may only apply to job postings if the position is a promotion. A promotion is defined by an increase in salary grade or incremental stipend. This does not apply if the transfer window is open.