Dyslexia Support Teacher

About the role

This position involves designing and delivering learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area. The incumbent will organize and facilitate the learning process using evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area.
• Organize and facilitate the learning process using evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology.
• Participate in a community of learning to develop and refine knowledge and skills for the academic, civic, social, and emotional success of students.
• Evaluate student progress, make appropriate adjustments, and communicate student progress.
• Collaborate, reflect, and grow to improve learning opportunities for students.

Requirements

• Absenteeism: Consistently reports for work as scheduled.
• Professional Development: Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards.
• Content Expertise: Demonstrates mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content taught.
• Technology Integration: Demonstrates knowledge of the content, central concepts, inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines being taught.
• Diversity Awareness: Demonstrates an awareness of, a commitment to, and a respect for multiple aspects of diversity, while working toward common goals as a community of learners.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with families and/or significant adults for the benefit of students.
• Instructional Planning: Plans and delivers effective instruction and creates an environment that facilitates learning for their students.
• Assessment and Feedback: Demonstrates knowledge about the ways in which learning takes place, including the levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students.
• Technology Utilization: Integrates and utilizes appropriate available technology to engage students in authentic learning experiences.
• Behavior Management: Establishes a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.
• Communication: Models and promotes effective communication.
• Professional Conduct: Demonstrates professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership.
• Student Progress Monitoring: Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides reports as required.
• Compliance: Complies with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and location requirements.
• Safety and Crisis Response: Responds to a complex, dynamic environment, responds as directed and as necessary in safety and/or crisis situations.
• Volunteer Supervision: Supervises volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable.
• Conflict Resolution: Uses effective conflict resolution.
• Professional Growth: Reflects about professional practice to improve teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) degree
• Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP) - Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA)
• Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) preferred
• Subject, grade level, and/or content area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements
• Teacher License: Initial - Colorado Department of Education
• Teacher License: Professional - Colorado Department of Education

Skills

• Adapting to changing technologies
• Effective communication
• Creating, accessing, inputting, retrieving, and manipulating information in various software systems
• Establishing and maintaining accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions
• Following oral and written instructions
• Greeting and interacting with the public in a courteous and professional manner
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Maintaining focus and setting clear priorities
• Working independently without direct supervision
• Communicating effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings
• Using office productivity applications
• Managing simultaneous demands and setting clear priorities
• Working well with others in a team setting
• Understanding data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required
• Student-centered and relationship-focused
• Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required

Benefits

• Compensation Range: $52,800.00-$85,242.00 (Based on education and experience at 100% FTE)
• Benefits Eligibility: Full-time - Regular
• Benefits: Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org)