About the position
The role involves providing dyslexia intervention to identified students and conducting dyslexia assessments. The individual will communicate with campus staff, district special education staff, and parents/guardians regarding student needs. Success in this role includes delivering an evidence-based dyslexia program with fidelity, collaborating with regular education teachers and special education staff to develop PLAAFP and annual goals/objectives for IEPs, and participating in MTSS, Section 504, and ARD committees. The position requires administering and interpreting comprehensive dyslexia assessments, attending ongoing staff development, and maintaining accurate records and reports related to student progress. The individual will also create a conducive classroom environment, manage student behavior, and maintain professional relationships with colleagues, parents, and students.
Responsibilities
- Deliver evidence-based dyslexia program with fidelity to eligible students.
- Collaborate with regular education teachers and special education staff to develop PLAAFP and annual goals/objectives for IEPs.
- Participate in MTSS, Section 504, and ARD committees to collaboratively make decisions about dyslexia.
- Administer and interpret comprehensive dyslexia assessments.
- Attend ongoing staff development in the area of dyslexia and related disorders as appropriate.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
- Collect, maintain, and report data related to student progress.
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and IEPs.
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, parents, and students.
- Communicate the evidence-based dyslexia program and student progress to parents.
- Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible, including student confidentiality.
- Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
- Adhere to local, state and federal guidelines in the delivery of service to eligible students.
- Perform SHARS duties as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from accredited university, Masters preferred.
- Valid Texas teaching certificate.
- One of the following is required: Special Education Certificate, Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (LDT), or Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT).
- Reading specialization, preferred.
- Training in Dyslexia Intervention Program, preferred.
- Four plus years of experience teaching reading, preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a school setting with diverse student populations.
- Knowledge of assistive technology and adaptive equipment for students with disabilities.
Benefits
- Overall A rating from the Texas Education Agency.
- Forbes rating - one of the best employers in the state of Texas.
- Niche rating - top school district in the Houston area.
- World-class professional development and training opportunities.
- Inclusive work environment with collaboration and teamwork.
- Competitive pay for teachers.
- Advanced degree stipend for Master's or Doctorate degree.
- Additional stipends for certain positions such as coaching, fine arts, bilingual, and some special education positions.
- Teacher Incentive Allotment for Recognized, Exemplary, and Master teachers.
- Employee benefits include RediMD Telemedicine and EAP for mental healthcare.
- Positive work-life balance.
