District Dyslexia Interventionist

Conroe Independent School District (TX)•Conroe, TX

59d

About The Position

Plan and deliver reading intervention programs to address dyslexia and related disorders. Evaluate, collect student data and collaborate with other interventionists, dyslexia lead interventionists, special education staff, campus staff, dyslexia specialist, and coordinator to determine appropriate intervention, classroom adaptations, and placement.

Requirements

Three years of successful classroom teaching experience
Experience in working with students with dyslexia and related disorders
Experience in staff development of curriculum
Experience in working with struggling readers
Bachelor's degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Strong knowledge of dyslexia and related disorders
Strong background in literacy instruction and assessment
Strong knowledge and practice of the science of reading and interventions for struggling readers
Working knowledge of curriculum, instruction and staff development
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Provide instructional services to students identified for dyslexia services.
Keep accurate data collection and complete records for identified students with dyslexia.
Act as liaison to building personnel in interpreting educational policies, procedures and guidelines concerning dyslexic students and struggling readers.
Increase administrator and teacher awareness of legal responsibilities and available resources.
Collaborate with Special Education evaluation staff about students referred for testing.
Monitor students who have completed dyslexia intervention.
Attend MTSS, Section 504, and Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings to consult and plan for students.
Attend training in methods and strategies that improve reading instruction.
Provide staff development and coaching to campus personnel on dyslexia and reading deficits
Recommend ways in which curriculum and instruction can be adapted to meet the special learning needs of struggling readers.
Maintain regular attendance.
Maintain confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Seamlessly integrate District-approved online learning platforms and required software into the planning, delivery, and support of virtual instruction.
Plan, prepare, implement, and evaluate lessons and activities during the standard work hours of the campus at which the teacher is assigned, as well as prolonged or irregular hours.
Be able to communicate with students, parents, and campus and District personnel during the standard work hours of the campus at which the teacher is assigned, as well as prolonged or irregular hours.
Adhere to all professional responsibilities and deadlines including professional communication and responsiveness.
Be flexible, responsive, and positive with students, parents, and staff.
Effectively translate CISD Best Practices into the virtual instructional setting.
Regularly attend and apply District-approved professional development in the most up-to-date practices associated with virtual instruction.
Accurately and timely obtain and report required student data, including attendance, grades, etc.
Dress professionally as you would if you were offering instruction to students in a traditional, in-person setting.
Teach and interact with students from a quiet space, free from distraction, where appropriate confidentiality rules can be followed.
Create a virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Provide small group and tutoring opportunities for students who are experiencing difficulty in their learning.
Support any extracurricular activities for which you are responsible according to District guidelines.
Attend all required campus and District meetings.