Dyslexia Specialist Pool (2026-2027)

Little Elm ISD • Little Elm, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate the literacy program for the campus. Collaborate with campus and district staff to provide educational opportunities for the students.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate
• Evaluate and interpret assessment data to determine profile of a student with dyslexia
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to meet timelines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Certified Academic Language Therapist

Responsibilities

• Assists classroom teachers in examining current practices and beliefs.
• Provides staff development for teachers focusing on the reading program adopted by the campus and other related reading programs.
• Teaches demonstration lessons for classroom teachers.
• Observes classroom teachers during reading instruction.
• Serves as a mentor for teachers as the implement reading strategies and techniques within the classroom.
• Conferences with individual teachers to problem solve and plan for the campus reading/writing program.
• Coordinates reading assessments and reports results periodically to the campus administrator.
• Obtains and uses evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensures that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs.
• Recommends policies and best practices to improve campus reading program.
• Monitors daily operations of the campus/district reading program.
• Ensures that programs are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Compiles budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Maintains current inventory of campus/district reading materials.
• Teaches and/or assists with literacy groups as needed.
• Presents subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies and administrative regulations.
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
• Applies and enforces student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Establishes and maintains open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers.
• Maintains professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members.
• Serves as a resource for teachers and administrators as they select reading materials and programs.
• Stays current regarding new theories and developments in research based reading practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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