TEACHER-DYSLEXIA

About the role

Provide instructional support and/or direct instruction, as mandated by Texas law, for students with dyslexia. Provide 504 and special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

Responsibilities

• Understand and support the mission, vision, and values of Harmony Public Schools
• Model and instill a love of learning
• Provide instructional services to those students who have been identified for dyslexia services
• Implement the district dyslexia intervention program with fidelity
• Design and implement appropriate instruction of content area(s) assigned in with the school standards, curriculum, and student needs
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning
• Utilize a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Keep accurate and complete records including Accommodation Plans, Service Logs, Student Monitoring documents for identified dyslexia students as required
• Assist in evaluating students who have been referred to special education or dyslexia program to determine eligibility for specific learning disability in the area of dyslexia
• Provide periodic evaluation and exit consideration from the dyslexia program
• Participate with teachers, parent(s), and campus administrators in determining qualification for Section 504 or SPED services
• Work with SPED/504 Campus Coordinators/Case Managers to maintain compliance with special education and Section 504 regulations
• Understand and explain special education and Section 504 law/procedures, test results and information to parents and teachers as necessary
• Coordinate services with other involved school personnel in planning and providing joint instruction for students
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and other relevant staff members in developing and implementing interventions
• Assume responsibility for instructional materials and equipment inventoried to the assigned school
• Attend district and campus meetings involving reading programs and programs for students with dyslexia
• Attend training in methods and strategies that improve general reading and dyslexia instruction
• Assist in documenting student progress and monitoring students in the dyslexia program
• Provide staff development to campus personnel on dyslexia/reading issues
• Provide assistance to classroom teachers by helping them identify appropriate strategies on the delivery of regular classroom reading instructions to identified students
• Implement, both by instruction and action, Harmony’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas Reading Specialist certification (preferred)
• Minimum two years of experience as an ELA/Reading or Special Education teacher (preferred)
• Training in the district’s dyslexia program (preferred)

Skills

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Knowledge and experience working with students who have reading difficulties
• Knowledge of the multi-sensory teaching approach
• Knowledge of reading strategies and differentiated instruction
• Knowledge of federal, state, local and district laws, policies and procedures related to Dyslexia and related disorders, special education, and Section 504
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district
• Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone
• Ability to analyze data

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting. Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required. Position is in classroom setting and intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing. Moderate travel is required.