Part Time Dyslexia Specialist, Founders Classical Academy of Corinth

We are seeking a dedicated Dyslexia Specialist to conduct our dyslexia intervention program and serve as a phonetics resource for students struggling with reading fluency and early phonetic comprehension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Special Education
• Valid grade-level (EC-6 or 4-8 Generalist) or content-area certification required
• Dyslexia Certification (preferred)
• CALT (Certified Academic Language Therapist) (preferred)
• 2+ years of dyslexia teaching experience in a public school (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in the interrelated components of reading across all developmental stages of oral and written language, with proficiency in reading instruction from early childhood through grade 12
• Implement, model, and provide integrated literacy assessment and instruction using appropriate methods and resources to address varied learning needs
• Recognize how individual student strengths and needs influence literacy development; apply knowledge of primary and second language acquisition and reading difficulties to promote literacy
• Understand theoretical foundations of literacy; plan and implement a developmentally appropriate, research-based reading/literacy curriculum for all students
• Collaborate and communicate with educational stakeholders; participate in and lead professional development programs
• Collaborate with general education teachers and administrators to provide dyslexia accommodations and services
• Ensure student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are appropriately written and implemented
• Evaluate student progress regularly and use findings to improve dyslexia services
• Plan necessary time, resources, and materials to support general education teachers in achieving educational goals for students receiving dyslexia services
• Assist campus administrators with the Response to Intervention (RTI) process
• Support campus student management policies and assist with behavior management strategies related to students with dyslexia
• Establish and maintain open communication through conferences with parents, students, teachers, and administrators
• Recommend policies to improve the dyslexia program
• Perform special projects during and after normal business hours, and other duties as assigned
• Travel as required

Skills

• Passion for working with students, especially those with reading disorders
• Patience and ability to work interactively with students
• Advanced knowledge of and compliance with federal and state dyslexia and reading disorder laws
• Working knowledge of individualized services for students and the IEP process
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in computer skills to implement diverse educational programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn and implement teaching curriculum software and instruct students on its use
• Effective communication with students, parents, administrative staff, and campus directors
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and student data (e.g., diagnostic test results, state assessments, transcripts, GPA)
• Ability to transition with district, campus, and department changes
• Effective communication with and guidance from supervisors
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Physical / Environmental Factors

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.