Teacher – Provider of Dyslexia Instruction

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide dyslexia intervention to identified students and conduct dyslexia assessments. Communicate with campus staff, district special education staff, and parents/guardians on information pertaining to student needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Special Education Certificate, Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (LDT) or Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)
• Required Reading specialization
• Four plus years of experience teaching reading
• Ability to communicate the evidenced 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.
• Ability to adhere to local, state and federal guidelines in the delivery of service to eligible students.

Nice To Haves

• Masters preferred
• Training in Dyslexia Intervention Program, preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidenced 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 and to assist in providing an appropriate education for eligible dyslexia or related disorders students.
• Participate in MTSS, Section 504, and ARD committees to collaboratively make decisions about dyslexia.
• Administer and interpret comprehensive dyslexia assessments.
• Attend on-going 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.
• Ability to communicate the evidenced 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.
• Ability to adhere to local, state and federal guidelines in the delivery of service to eligible students.
• SHARS duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) and student teacher(s)

Benefits

• RediMD Telemedicine
• EAP for mental healthcare
• 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

What This Job Offers

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