Elementary Dyslexia Support Teacher (Potential Openings 24.25 School Year)

Please Note : This posting is for potential openings and may or may not be filled based upon District need.

Primary Purpose :

Delivers small group dyslexia intervention services at CISD campuses using research-based instruction in accordance with the Texas Education Agency dyslexia program descriptors.

Serves as an instructional resource person in the development and improvement of campus dyslexia programs.

Education / Certification :

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (Master’s degree preferred).
• Valid Texas teaching certificate.
• Subject area concentration in elementary reading / language arts (required).
• Endorsement or certification as Reading Specialist, Certified Academic Language Therapist, Multisensory Structured Language Therapist or comparable experience (preferred).
• Teaching certification held in multiple areas is preferred.
• Bilingual certification preferred.

Special Knowledge / Skills :

• Knowledge of elementary curriculum and instruction.
• Knowledge of critical, evidence based components of dyslexia instruction as outlined in The Dyslexia Handbook
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to evaluate program effectiveness and fidelity of programming.
• Knowledge of school systems, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
• Knowledge of IEP / 504 accommodations

Experience / Other Requirements :

• Three years teaching in elementary reading / language arts.
• Previous experience in providing reading intervention.

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

• Provides support services for students identified with dyslexia using multisensory, intensive, direct phonics instruction
• Assists the administration / teachers in identifying students with characteristics of dyslexia
• Administers dyslexia assessments to students.
• Attends initial 504 dyslexia meetings to share assessment results with the 504 committee
• Serves as a resource person by providing teachers with effective strategies designed to meet the needs of dyslexic students
• Maintains record keeping on students served for program evaluation purposes
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student information and data
• Collaborates with district Dyslexia Coordinators to maintain a district and campus vision for program improvement
• Designs a flexible schedule to maximize service to qualified students
• Provides support for parent involvement and other campus initiatives
• Serves on RTI, ARD, 504 and other campus committees as needed
• Participates in professional growth activities to include monthly team trainings / meetings with Dyslexia Coordinators for continued professional development regarding best practices
• Presents professional development on dyslexia and related disorders
• Keeps teachers / parents and administrators informed of student progress
• Assists campus and district team in program evaluation
• Assists teachers interpreting STAAR data for students with dyslexia.
• Promotes evidence based reading instruction by sharing current information and other resources
• Attends appropriate CISD instructional meetings
• Maintains a positive and effective relationship with staff and supervisors
• Communicates effectively with colleagues, students, and parents
• Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance, and learning the records retention schedule
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None.