Dyslexia Interventionist

Position Type:

Professional/Elementary Dyslexia Interventionist

Date Posted:

4/25/2024

Location:

Huie

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Job Title: Dyslexia Interventionist

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Special Services

Pay Grade:

Job Code: AP 2T-187 Days

Dept./School: Huie Special Education Center

Date Revised: April 25, 2024

Primary Purpose:

Implement and provide students diagnosed with dyslexia with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them reach their potential by developing competencies and skills to function successfully.

Education / Certification:

• A valid Texas teacher certification

• Valid Special Education EC-12 certification - preferred

• Valid ESL Supplemental certificate required for all elementary content area teachers and all Special Education teachers

• Valid ESL Supplemental certificate preferred, but not required, for secondary Special Education teachers and all other secondary content area teachers

• Willingness to obtain multiple certifications

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned areas

• Knowledge of specific multi-sensory teaching strategies such as MTA, Take Flight, etc.

• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation

• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

• Ability to work effectively with principals, teachers, students, parents, and community

• Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Experience

• Three years teaching experience

• Experience delivering intervention strategies for dyslexic students preferred

• Experience in administration and analysis of district reading assessments

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

• Collaborate with students, parents and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.

• Provide instructional services for students identified with dyslexia using District approved program.

• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents in a timely manner.

• Provide ongoing documentation on student progress.

• Assist in training staff on characteristics of dyslexia and identification of dyslexia.

• Support campus staff in determining accommodations for classroom instruction and assessments.

• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members.

• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

NA

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions; ability to problem solve.

Physical Demands:

District wide travel; prolonged and irregular hours; exposure to noise; ability to transport material/supplies to be used in presentations and in work sessions.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.