TEACHER-DYSLEXIA

JOB GOAL: Provide instructional support and/or direct instruction, as mandated by Texas law, for students with dyslexia. Provide 504 and special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Assist teachers in utilizing effective reading practices within the classroom setting. Assist in coordination of special education referral process (including evaluation and eligibility determination) and instruction of students with dyslexia.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas Reading Specialist certification (preferred)
• Minimum two years of experience as an ELA/Reading or Special Education teacher (preferred)
• Training in the district’s dyslexia program (preferred)
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Models and instills a love of learning
• Provides instructional services to those students who have been identified for dyslexia services
• Implements the district dyslexia intervention program with fidelity
• Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s) assigned in with the school standards, curriculum, and
  
  

student needs

• Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic
  
  

backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students.

• Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Keeps accurate and complete records including Accommodation Plans, Service Logs, Student Monitoring documents for
  
  

identified dyslexia students as required

• Assists in evaluating students who have been referred to special education or dyslexia program to determine eligibility for
  
  

specific learning disability in the area of dyslexia.

• Provides periodic evaluation and exit consideration from the dyslexia program
• Participates with teachers, parent(s), and campus administrators in determining qualification for Section 504 or SPED
  
  

services

• Works with SPED/504 Campus Coordinators/Case Managers to maintain compliance with special education and Section
  
  

504 regulations.

• Understands and explains special education and Section 504 law/procedures, test results and information to parents and
  
  

teachers as necessary

• Coordinates services with other involved school personnel in planning and providing joint instruction for students
• Collaborates with parents, teachers and other relevant staff members in developing and implementing interventions
• Assumes responsibility for instructional materials and equipment inventoried to the assigned school
• Attends district and campus meetings involving reading programs and programs for students with dyslexia
• Attends training in methods and strategies that improve general reading and dyslexia instruction
• Assists in documenting student progress and monitoring students in the dyslexia program
• Provides staff development to campus personnel on dyslexia/reading issues
• Provides assistance to classroom teachers by helping them identify appropriate strategies on the delivery of regular
  
  

classroom reading instructions to identified students

• Implements, both by instruction and action, Harmony’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of
  
  

community in the classroom.

• Attends department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Participates in district and campus staff development and serves on staff committees.
• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Prepares required reports on students and activities
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities
• Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Takes daily attendance
• Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and
  
  

student needs

• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Knowledge and experience working with students who have reading difficulties
• Knowledge of the multi-sensory teaching approach
• Knowledge of reading strategies and differentiated instruction
• Knowledge of federal, state, local and district laws, policies and procedures related to Dyslexia and related disorders,
  
  

special education, and Section 504

• Knowledge in the use of appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect
  
  

understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned

• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external
  
  

to the district.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software,
  
  

calculator, copy machine and telephone.

• Ability to analyze data.
  
  

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in classroom setting and intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.
• Moderate travel is required.