Location: Hattie Mae White
Department: Special Ed - Admin
Area:Northwest
Contract Months:12
Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00
Academic Year: 24-25
JOB SUMMARY
The Coordinator 1 - Specially Designed Instruction in Special Education is responsible for ensuring implementation of evidence-based dyslexia instruction to meet the needs of students identified with dyslexia services in accordance with the Texas Dyslexia Handbook and district dyslexia policies and procedures. The Coordinator 1 - Specially Designed Instruction serves as an instructional leader and resource in the development and improvement of district dyslexia programming. The Coordinator 1 - Specially Designed Instruction monitors student accounting records, progress monitoring and reports in compliance with state and local guidelines for assigned campuses
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Conducts regular classroom observations and provide detailed feedback to teachers using a standardized checklist to assess adherence to best practices and suggest actionable improvements.
2. Designs and leads monthly training workshops for new and experienced teachers/interventionists that cover strategies, interventions, and accommodations for students with reading difficulties.
3. Regularly schedules classroom demonstrations and models effective reading strategies. These might include explicit instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies that are beneficial for students with dyslexia.
4. Assists interventionists/teachers in arranging student groups, scheduling of services, implementing dyslexia instruction, and monitoring student progress
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED
5 Attends 504/ARD meetings as necessary in the identification of dyslexia and related disorders, in determining a need for evaluation, making placement decisions and accommodations. Assists teachers and staff in disaggregating and analyzing data from the district universal screener, diagnostic and curriculum assessments to identify trends and help to focus instruction
8. Provides resources, materials, and tools for effectively supporting campuses specific to the implementation of dyslexia instruction.
9. Provides support for family and community engagement as well as district/campus initiatives.
10. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree;
• Master's degree in educational field, preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years teaching experience in general education or special education.
• Campus/district leadership experience preferred.
• Texas Teaching Certification with Reading Specialist Certification or certification in a multi-sensory structured language program for dyslexia

Knowledge of dyslexia and instruction of students identified with dyslexia and related disorders,
SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

• Valid Texas teacher certification (Special Education certification preferred.)
• Communication Skills: Employees must have the ability to manage meeting facilitation and communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Technology: Microsoft Outlook; standard office equipment
• Bilingual Skills: Preferred - Spanish

• Knowledgeable of federal, state, local laws, and regulations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Must be able to function in a team environment.
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic support for dyslexia instruction at the campus level. Leadership and involves monitoring work and providing guidance on problem-solving and implementation issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of the same duties they are leading.
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Work is substantially complex, varied, and regular requires the selection and application of technical and detailed guidelines. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate methods as well as interpret precedent. Position regularly makes recommendations and considerations to management on areas of significance to the department. Supervision received typically consists of providing direction on the more complex projects, issues, and new job issues and priorities.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
Advises on budget development for department
PROBLEM SOLVING
Decisions are made with greater freedom and discretion, including recommendations that are subject to approval on matters that may affect multiple departments across HISD. Job is frequently expected to recommend new solutions to problems, to improve existing methods/procedures/services and generate new ideas. May also review decisions made by other individuals on more routine matters.
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
Decision have minor, small and possibly incremental impact on the department or facility. Errors are usually discovered in succeeding operations where most of the work is verified or checked, and it normally confined to a single department or phase of the organizational activities resulting in brief inconvenience.
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
Collaborate and solve problems. Works with others to resolve problems, provide clarify or interpret complex information/policies. Interactions are typically with service providers, professional staff, and parents.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
Responds promptly and accurately to customer complaints, inquiries, and requests for information. Coordinates appropriate follow-up. Takes routine or required customer actions to meet customer needs. May manage escalated issues passed on from coworkers or subordinates.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.
Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.