Dyslexia / Literacy Specialist

O.U.R. Co-op • Harrison, AR

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves providing information and training on screening and level 2 assessments, specifically focusing on the new Cambium K-3 screener and assessment. The specialist will regularly visit districts within their region to monitor compliance, including screening students with characteristics of dyslexia, interventions, and reporting to parents and districts. A key responsibility is partnering with districts to analyze student data, evaluate intervention effectiveness, and develop support plans. The role also includes attending required meetings, contributing to resource development for districts, teachers, and parents, and collaborating with other state support partners and dyslexia specialists on special projects. Additionally, the specialist will provide regional and state-level professional learning and support.

Requirements

• Experience with screening and level 2 assessments
• Knowledge of dyslexia characteristics and interventions
• Ability to analyze student data
• Experience in developing support plans
• Willingness to travel to districts regularly
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders
• Experience in providing professional learning and support

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the Cambium K-3 screener and assessment
• Experience working with state education departments
• Expertise in resource development for educators and parents

Responsibilities

• Provide information and training around screening and level 2 assessments
• Provide information on the new Cambium K-3 screener and assessment
• Visit each district in their region regularly to monitor compliance components: Screening of students exhibiting characteristics of dyslexia, Interventions, Reporting to parents, District reporting
• Partner with districts to analyze student data to determine effectiveness of the interventions and develop a support plan
• Attend all DESE required meetings
• Contribute to resources for districts, teachers, and parents
• Collaborate with other DESE support partners
• Collaborate with state-wide dyslexia specialists on special projects
• Provide regional and state-level professional learning and support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior