Dyslexia Support Coach *2026-2027 School Year

Dyslexia Support Coach Job Description

Job Goal

The Dyslexia Support Coach works in tandem with the Lead Dyslexia Specialist to provide comprehensive support for students demonstrating characteristics of dyslexia. This role is essential in managing the district's screening processes, streamlining the reporting pipeline, and fostering strong communication between schools and families to ensure full compliance with state mandates and district goals.

Contract: 197 Days

Reports to: Lead Dyslexia Specialist / Grade Level Executive Directors of Education

FSLA: Exempt

Core Responsibilities

In this full-time capacity, the Dyslexia Support Coach will focus on the technical and collaborative aspects of the evaluation and intervention process:

• Screening & Assessment:
• Administer and score Level II Screeners for referred students.
• Assist in the oversight and review of yearly required Universal Screeners for grades K-3 and necessary screenings for grades 3-12.
• Oversee and assist buildings with uPar, including the beginning of the year guidance, training, and data interpretation
• Reporting & Documentation:
• Complete the background work and data synthesis for dyslexia reports.
• Review dyslexia assessments from outside agencies to help determine if further district testing is warranted.
• Assist with beginning-of-year data collection and spreadsheet organization to support program setup and tracking.
• Consultation & School Support:
• Consult regularly with principals and interventionists regarding student progress, Level II referrals and programming decisions.
• Assist campus RtI committees in identifying students who show gaps in literacy or characteristics of dyslexia.
• Assist with 504 three-year re-evaluations, including data collection, documentation, and coordination with campus teams.
• Communication:
• Support and participate in parent meetings to discuss evaluation results, screening recommendations and intervention plans.
• Serve as a resource for parents, providing information and ongoing support regarding dyslexia services.
• Professional Development:
• Dyslexia Coach and the Lead Specialist in providing ongoing training for staff in the administration and interpretation of diagnostic assessments.
• Help train district staff on effective instructional strategies for students with dyslexia.
  

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education.
• Valid Arkansas Teacher's License.
• Enrollment in or completion of a Dyslexia Therapy Training Program (as defined by the ADE) is preferred.
  
  

Experience & Skills

• Minimum of three years of teaching experience (multi-grade level experience preferred).
• Experience working directly with students who exhibit characteristics of dyslexia.
• Evidence of strong written communication skills, specifically in the context of educational reporting and data analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with campus leadership and diverse instructional teams.
• Experience with Level II diagnostic testing or formal student assessments is preferred.
• Knowledge of ACT 1268 requirements and district compliance standards.
  
  

Performance Indicators

Efficiency in the "background work" phase of reporting to ensure timely delivery of evaluation results. Successful collaboration with campus-level RTI and 504 teams. Accuracy in the administration and scoring of Level II screeners.