Dyslexia Therapist - Special Populations - 2026-2027 School Year

Waxahachie ISD•Waxahachie, TX

About The Position

Provide students identified with dyslexia and other related learning difficulties with individualized, intensive, multisensory instruction to support the development of reading, writing, and spelling ability.

Requirements

Texas Teachers Certification
Three (3) years of successful teaching experience
Knowledge of Dyslexia and related disorders
Knowledge of research-based reading, writing, and spelling instructional practices
Knowledge of MTSS and Section 504
Knowledge of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process
Knowledge of the Individual Education Program (IEP) goal-setting process and implementation
Ability to analyze, interpret, and use student data to inform instruction
Ability to differentiate instruction to support all students
Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
CALT preferred or commitment to attend a two-year therapy program
Take Flight certification preferred
SPED certification preferred

Responsibilities

Instruction using the district’s K-12 dyslexia programming
Provide differentiated student support
Participation in multidisciplinary team-based evaluations for Dyslexia
Collaboration on IEP goal development, present levels of performance, and progress monitoring
Ongoing program-specific progress monitoring of student achievement through formal and informal measures
Dyslexia program-specific progress reporting to parents
Attendance at all required 504/ARD meetings
Facilitation of campus-based Dyslexia trainings and parent nights
Participation in district-wide Dyslexia department events or trainings
Create an in-person or virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required
Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents
Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrators that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position