Dyslexia Specialist

• Coordinate the District’s dyslexia services.
  

• Develop budget and allocation recommendations for the dyslexia program.

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  Work with the Coordinator on the selection of teachers qualified to work with students with dyslexia and related disorders.

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  Facilitate and train staff development for District and campus reading intervention teachers throughout the district in various reading and dyslexia related instruction.

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  Coordinate the provision of dyslexia and related disorders services and meet with the reading intervention teachers on a regular basis.

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  Assist the Coordinator in the coordination of District dyslexia services.

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  Act as a liaison to building personnel in interpreting education policies, procedures, and guidelines with regard to dyslexia and related disorders.

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  Work as a collaborative member of the Teaching and Learning Team.
  

• Maintain current knowledge of research-based instructional strategies and materials in dyslexia and related disorders.

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  Provide leadership and coordination for the reading intervention teachers.

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  Ensure compliance standards are met regarding dyslexia and related disorders evaluations.

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  Monitor District and campus reading intervention staff to insure smooth and efficient communication with campuses and other central office staff.

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  Analyze outcomes and evaluate instructional programs to recommend appropriate changes in materials and implementation.

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  Attend curriculum meetings as assigned.

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  Assist with management of electronic storage of dyslexia and related disorders data.

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  Consult positively and effectively with principals, teachers, assistant principals, team leaders, department chairs, and parents.

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  Demonstrate skill in conflict resolution.

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  Communicate District instructional goals and objectives of the assigned area to administrators, staff, and community as appropriate.

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  Provide effective professional development activities by using district goals, program evaluations, and teacher and administrator input.

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  Implement the policies established by Federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and Board policy as pertains to the assigned discipline area.

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  Define and recommend the instructional program’s fiscal needs in the budget development process.

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  Demonstrate responsible fiscal control over assigned program budgets.

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  Keep informed of research, disseminate ideas to other professionals, identify trends and opportunities and apply this information as appropriate.

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  Demonstrate steps taken for professional growth.

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  Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards.

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  Maintain memberships and active participation in professional organizations.

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  Perform general administrative duties.

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  Have regular attendance.

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  Maintain confidentiality.

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  Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree in related field
• Valid Texas teaching certification, Grades EC-6, with Reading specialization or course work
• Training/certification in a structured and systematic Dyslexia intervention program
• Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong background in literacy instruction and assessment in Kindergarten – Sixth Grade
• Working knowledge of curriculum, instruction, staff development, and special education processes
• Strong knowledge and practice of current research-based balanced literacy models and interventions for struggling readers and writers
• Working knowledge of dyslexia and related disorders as well as Section 504 requirements
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills