Job Descriptions - Human Resources Department

Position:

Dyslexia Teacher

Department/Campus:

Campus

Reports to

Principal

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Pay Grade

Teacher Pay Scale

Job Type

Full-Time

Work Hours

Normal Work hours (193 days)

JOB ROLES:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the subject area(s) assigned to help students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Meet Texas “highly qualified” standards.
• Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and subject area of assignment (required for ESL/Bilingual, SPED, and preferred for other subjects).

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the campus.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to use computers including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine, and telephone.
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Observe students who are experiencing difficulties in the classroom and recommend and collaborate with classroom teachers to provide dyslexia services and implement an intervention plan for students in need of dyslexia services.
• Prepare and maintain students’ records and reports.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment as determined by the needs of the assigned students with dyslexia and other related learning difficulties.
• Implement instructional/behavioral plan for assigned students
• Provide feedback and collaborate with school personnel and/or parents to coordinate the delivery of services to students with dyslexia and other related learning difficulties.
• Conduct ongoing formal and informal assessments of students with dyslexia and other related learning difficulties.
• Analyze assessment data and make recommendations for improvement based on results.
• Participate in the annual review of students with dyslexia and other related learning difficulties with school personnel and parents to review progress.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with principals, colleagues, students, and supervisors.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Develop and maintain professional competence through professional growth activities based on recent research and current trends in education.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Maintain a weekly log to reflect actual activities and time spent on each.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Position is in an office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
• Moderate travel is required.