Dyslexia Specialist (26-27 SY)- Special Education

Qualifications

• Minimum Education/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree, Valid Texas Teaching Certificate, Certified Academic Language Therapist or Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (preferred), Special Education Certification
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of dyslexia and related disorders, Knowledge of dyslexia therapy programs and best practices for remediation of reading difficulties/disabilities, Knowledge of local, state, and federal guidelines and mandates for dyslexia and related disorders, Experience administering and interpreting assessments used for dyslexia evaluation, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks within a complex and compliance driven service department
• Minimum Experience: Three (3) years of successful classroom experience, Three (3) years of experience as a dyslexia interventionist/specialist/therapist

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Serve as instructional coach and mentor to dyslexia interventionists and specialists. Visit regularly to observe instruction and review compliance records, and provide feedback.
• Lead development and implementation of district-adopted dyslexia curriculum(s).
• Aid in planning and leading the district dyslexia leadership team and department meetings.
• Support with the selection of instructional materials/resources and the selection of intervention and remediation techniques/programs.
• Lead and develop professional development opportunities for dyslexia interventionists, classroom teachers, and other educators within the district.
• Attend regional professional development opportunities and leadership meetings to stay updated on compliance updates and learn new information and ideas to improve services offered in the district.
• Participate in data analysis discussions with the department leadership team to identify additional areas of focus to improve student outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with campus administration teams as needed to address concerns, support campus interventionists, and ensure compliance with state and federal mandates.
• Work collaboratively with the dyslexia evaluation team to ensure alignment of evaluations and services.
• Work collaboratively within the department and with other district departments as needed.
• Support with operational management and logistics within the department (scheduling of services, 504/ARD meetings, curriculum design and inventory management, compliance records, etc).
• Assist with dyslexia evaluations (as needed to ensure compliance with timelines).