Regional Dyslexia Coach - Rio Grande Valley (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools•Weslaco, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Dyslexia Coach provides leadership, coaching, and compliance oversight for the effective implementation of the organization’s dyslexia program. This role ensures high-quality instructional practices and program fidelity across campuses, supporting both general and special education teachers to deliver research-based interventions for students with dyslexia and related reading difficulties. The coach serves as a regional expert in dyslexia identification, instruction, and compliance with state and federal special education requirements. The position blends hands-on instructional support with systems-level auditing to ensure equitable, compliant, and effective services for all students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required
Valid Special Education Certification (required)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in teaching students with dyslexia or related reading disabilities

Nice To Haves

Dyslexia Specialist or Reading Specialist certification preferred
Prior coaching or experience preferred
Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Provide Instructional Coaching and Professional Development: Deliver ongoing coaching and training to dyslexia teachers and interventionists on evidence-based reading instruction, progress monitoring, and intervention fidelity.
Model and Support Effective Instruction: Model instructional strategies, co-plan and co-teach with campus teams, and support alignment of dyslexia instruction with IEPs.
Analyze Student Data to Drive Instruction: Review and interpret student performance data to guide instructional decisions and ensure appropriate tiered supports for students with reading disabilities.
Ensure Program Compliance and Documentation: Conduct audits of dyslexia files, service logs, and progress monitoring documentation to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
Support Identification and Service Delivery Processes: Partner with campus and regional leaders to ensure accurate identification, eligibility determination, and delivery of dyslexia services.
Serve as Regional Dyslexia Liaison: Act as the regional expert and liaison for dyslexia initiatives, aligning campus practices with organizational goals and compliance expectations.
Develop Resources and Program Tools: Contribute to the development of professional learning materials, resources, and tools to strengthen the consistency and quality of dyslexia services.
Maintain accurate documentation and support timely reporting for state and internal compliance metrics.
Directly coach PDIs (Providers of Dyslexia Instruction) and other regional instructional coaches, leaders, and campus teacher leaders.
Collaborate with assessment teams and intervention staff to coordinate supports for students with reading disabilities.
Work closely with the National Director of Inclusion Supports, National Dyslexia Coach, and regional special education teams to align programming.
Communicate with school leaders, teachers, and families to promote understanding of dyslexia supports and expectations.
May work directly with small groups of students (2-8) as needed based on data and specific campus conditions.