Dyslexia Coordinator

PRIMARY PURPOSE
To assess and identify students with dyslexia. Provide dyslexia therapy for students who meet eligibility guidelines.
To provide intensive academic instruction for students with reading difficulties

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification
Bachelor's or Master's Degree
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
Special Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge of the Descriptors of Dyslexia outlined by TEA Dyslexia Handbook (19 TAC§74.28)
Willingness to receive training in a recognized dyslexia therapy program
Knowledge of the referral and testing process for dyslexia services, goal setting and implementation of instructional
plans
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience
Minimum 3 years in the classroom

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Instructional Strategies
1. Implement the District Dyslexia program at the campus (secondary and elementary) level, ensuring that Federal, State, and District
policies/guidelines are followed and in compliance
2. Provide direct services in the area of reading/dyslexia/dysgraphia: assessment, identification, interventions,
technology, and progress monitoring
3. Work with campus staff so that appropriate classroom accommodations are provided for students identified
with dyslexia
4. Provide a written report of the student's dyslexia/dysgraphia test results
5. Implement the District's Response to Intervention Model specific to students identified as Tier III
6. Review and interpret data to determine appropriate RTI student groups and their need for instructional
intervention
7. Employ a variety of instructional strategies/techniques and technology to meet the needs of Tier 3 struggling
students, including those identified with dyslexia
8. Maintain all necessary student records required by the dyslexia program
9. For students referred for dyslexia, the dyslexia intervention specialist will attend Section 504/ARD meetings for
the purpose of reviewing assessment results, progress, and providing recommendations.

Student Growth and Development
10. Conduct progress monitoring for students receiving Dyslexia Therapy through the use
of formal and informal assessment.
11. Work collaboratively with the campus administrator to develop student intervention and dyslexia therapy
schedules
12. Support District reading initiatives as a campus disctrict provider to help monitor and support the
needs of students
13. Maintain awareness of current research and development in dyslexia and research-based reading practices.

The above list is not an all encompassing list of duties and responsibilities.