Dyslexia Teacher - PIC 37

Spring Independent School District • Houston, TX

7d

About The Position

The Dyslexia Teacher provides students diagnosed with dyslexia or suspected of having dyslexia with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them reach their potential by developing competencies and skills in the area of reading and writing. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate in grade levels assigned
• Knowledge of the characteristics of dyslexia
• Knowledge and experience with research-based strategies in the teaching of reading
• Knowledge of norm-referenced assessments used in the diagnosis of students with dyslexia
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use assessment results to shape instruction
• Ability to analyze data and use data tools
• Ability to provide effective accelerated and differentiated instruction
• Ability to work in collaborative team-based environments

Nice To Haves

• Three years’ experience as a successful classroom teacher in the area reading, language arts or special education

Responsibilities

• Implements the district selected dyslexia program with fidelity
• Maintains accurate written documentation of student work and progress
• Administers adopted reading assessments and other appropriate instruments to determine the student’s reading strengths and needs
• Takes weekly/daily running records to guide instructional decisions for meeting the individual needs of the students
• Provides intensive accelerated instruction that is differentiated to meet the individual needs of the student
• Utilizes multiple instructional resources such as Wilson Reading Program, Region IV Dyslexia training, etc.
• Adheres to the District’s referral procedures for the identification and provision of instruction for students with dyslexia
• Actively participates with campus teams including Section 504, RtI and ARD committees
• Assists principal and teachers in analyzing assessment data to formulate instructional plans for students with dyslexia
• Assists and collaborates with campus staff in implementing effective intervention plans for students with dyslexia
• Maintains on-going communication with classroom teachers to ensure a successful transition for students, including accommodations and their effectiveness.
• Maintains on-going communication with parents to discuss student progress and reinforce reading strategies at home
• Presents and/or facilitates professional learning about dyslexia to campus and district staff
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees