Dyslexia Support Teacher

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:

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

Special Knowledge / Skills:

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

Experience / Other Requirements:

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

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.