Regional Dyslexia Coach - Rio Grande Valley (Immediate Opening)

About the Role

The Regional Dyslexia Coach provides leadership, coaching, and compliance oversight for the effective implementation of the organization's dyslexia program. This role ensures high-quality instructional practices and program fidelity across campuses, supporting both general and special education teachers to deliver research-based interventions for students with dyslexia and related reading difficulties. The coach serves as a regional expert in dyslexia identification, instruction, and compliance with state and federal special education requirements. The position blends hands-on instructional support with systems-level auditing to ensure equitable, compliant, and effective services for all students.

Key Details

• Supervisory Responsibilities: None
• Location: This is a full-time hybrid position located in the Rio Grande Valley. Preference will be given to candidates who live in the region, or who are willing to relocate.
• Travel Expectations: The candidate will travel to campuses within the region (80% on campus).

Responsibilities

• Deliver ongoing coaching and training to dyslexia teachers and interventionists on evidence-based reading instruction, progress monitoring, and intervention fidelity.
• Model instructional strategies, co-plan and co-teach with campus teams, and support alignment of dyslexia instruction with IEPs.
• Review and interpret student performance data to guide instructional decisions and ensure appropriate tiered supports for students with reading disabilities.
• Conduct audits of dyslexia files, service logs, and progress monitoring documentation to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Partner with campus and regional leaders to ensure accurate identification, eligibility determination, and delivery of dyslexia services.
• Act as the regional expert and liaison for dyslexia initiatives, aligning campus practices with organizational goals and compliance expectations.
• Contribute to the development of professional learning materials, resources, and tools to strengthen the consistency and quality of dyslexia services.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support timely reporting for state and internal compliance metrics.
• Directly coach PDIs (Providers of Dyslexia Instruction) and other regional instructional coaches, leaders, and campus teacher leaders.
• Collaborate with assessment teams and intervention staff to coordinate supports for students with reading disabilities.
• Work closely with the National Director of Inclusion Supports, National Dyslexia Coach, and regional special education teams to align programming.
• Communicate with school leaders, teachers, and families to promote understanding of dyslexia supports and expectations.
• May work directly with small groups of students (2-8) as needed based on data and specific campus conditions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field
• Valid Special Education Certification
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in teaching students with dyslexia or related reading disabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Dyslexia Specialist or Reading Specialist certification
• Prior coaching or leadership experience
• Master's degree

Compensation & Benefits

• Salaries typically fall between $70,500 and $82,100, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity
• Eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Disability and life insurance
• Parenting benefits
• Flexible spending account options
• Generous vacation time
• Referral bonuses
• Professional development
• 403(b) plan
• Relocation stipend may be offered to defray the cost of moving, if applicable