Dyslexia Interventionist (26-27 School Year)
About The Position
This is a grant-funded position for the 26-27 School Year, analyzed and reviewed annually based on student data and budgetary needs. The Dyslexia Interventionist is responsible for providing high-quality, customized intervention to RTI Tier 3 students identified with characteristics associated with dyslexia (45 minutes daily) and other at-risk students identified by the Universal Dyslexia Screener (30 minutes daily). Intervention will be provided in small groups daily using the district-identified dyslexia program. Individual student assessment will be conducted according to program and/or district guidelines. Training will be coordinated through the Parker Center, with support for planning, data analysis, and instructional implementation provided by the Intervention/Dyslexia Coordinator.
Requirements
- Meet Arkansas elementary or secondary teaching licensure requirements.
- Minimum three years classroom teaching experience.
- Coursework or professional development in the area of literacy/dyslexia.
- Demonstrate leadership abilities.
- Willingness to attend applicable training, some of which may occur during the summer or off contract hours.
- Out of state applicants must provide Arkansas Department of Education's verification of provisional licensure eligibility.
Responsibilities
- Provide high quality, customized intervention to RTI Tier 3 students exhibiting characteristics associated with dyslexia (45 minutes daily).
- Serve other at-risk students identified by the Universal Dyslexia Screener (30 minutes daily).
- Provide small group intervention daily using the district-identified dyslexia program.
- Conduct individual student assessment according to dyslexia program and/or district guidelines.
- Participate in grade-level collaboration and planning as part of PLCs.
- Participate in school committees.
- Follow TESS rubric “proficient” level expectations.
- Supervise students during recess, bus duty, before and after school duty, field trips, extracurricular events, and in out-of-classroom activities.
- Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships.
- Maintain emotional control under stress.
- Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Full contract for this position is 190 days.
- Benefits as specified in employee contract.
- Contract will be prorated based on actual start date.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
