2025-2026 Counselor

Primary Purpose :

Implement intervention to improve reading achievement through structured intervention teaching, direct dyslexia instruction, assisting with the campus MTSS processes, and traveling between campuses to provide instruction and support these initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsement for subject and level assigned or approved alternative certification program

Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50) paid by employee.

Required Experience :

Minimum three (3) years' classroom teaching experience

Experience teaching or tutoring small groups of students

Trained in English and Spanish dyslexia intervention programs, training must be completed within the first month of employment

CALP certification preferred

Bilingual, required

Knowledge / Skills :

Knowledge of the Science of Teaching Reading, Structured Literacy, and the writing process

Ability to provide dyslexia instruction in English and Spanish

Knowledge of district English dyslexia program (Reading by Design preferred)

Knowledge of district Spanish dyslexia program (Esperanza preferred)

Knowledge of intervention tools and programs; depth of understanding in the three-tiered model

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Good record keeping, ability to analysis of data, ability to meet deadlines

Understand diagnostics and provide prescriptive intervention

Ability to research and develop teaching units

Ability to provide responsive teaching to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

• Willingness to participate in schooling and / or training outside of and in addition to the school day in order to increase capacity and knowledge in intervention.

Professionalism

The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

Instructional Management

The teacher promotes improvement of instruction through activities such as the following :

Student Growth and Development

The teacher fosters student growth and development through activities such as the following :

Classroom Management and Organization Improvement

The teacher works to improve the classroom, school or organization through activities such as the following :

Communication and Community Relations

The teacher promotes a positive tone for school or community relations through activities such as the following :

Professional Growth and Development

The teacher participates in professional growth and development through activities such as the following :

Qualities of Effective Teachers

The teacher exhibits qualities such as the following :

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Equipment :

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Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

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.

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