Dyslexia Teacher
3 months ago
This role is for the 2024 - 2025 school year with an anticipated start date of August 5th, 2024.
Starting Salary for Certified Teachers: $58,000
Starting Salary for Non-Certified Teachers: $55,500
Primary Purpose:
Under the program supervision of the charter Dyslexia Implementation Specialist, the campus Dyslexia Teacher provides students evidence-based, multisensory structured literacy instruction for students with dyslexia, in accordance with the Texas Dyslexia Handbook. The teacher is responsible for lesson planning, record keeping, and appropriate case management and progress monitoring of 504 Plans and Individualized Education Programs. Additionally, teacher is responsible for management of student behavior, classroom safety, and communication with students, staff and parents. Students served are in need of intense systematic dyslexia instruction and may be served under a Section 504 Plan or Individualized Education Program.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university Required
• Texas Elementary, Special Education, or Reading Certification Preferred
• Credentialed as either a Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP), Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), or Licensed Dyslexia Therapist Preferred
o If not credentialed – willingness to complete CALP and/or CALT training program provided by ILTexas with associated service agreement Required
Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Knowledge of the Reading Process and Multisensory Dyslexia Intervention
• Knowledge of the Section 504 Process
• Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
• Knowledge of Tired Intervention under Multi-Tiered System of Supports
• Knowledge of the Interpretation of Data
Experience:
• 1 Year Successful Teaching Experience Preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instruction
1. Participate in dyslexia screening and assessment initiatives.
2. Implement the ILTexas dyslexia curriculum programs with fidelity.
3. Provide evidence-based, multisensory structured literacy instruction for students with dyslexia.
4. Contribute to and attend Section 504 meetings and Individualized Education Program meetings.
5. Monitor and respond to student progress.
6. Utilize the critical evidence based components of dyslexia instruction as outlined in the state Dyslexia Handbook.
Classroom Management
7. Create and maintain a safe classroom conducive to academic, social, and emotional growth.
8. Maintain classroom discipline through the ILTexas student code of conduct.
9. Implement Behavior Intervention Plans with fidelity.
10. Maintain all records in accordance to Federal, State, and Local policy and procedure.
Compliance
11. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all charter and campus routines and regulations.
12. Maintain confidentiality.
Other
13. Maintain required professional certifications, licenses, and/or enforcements.
14. Comply with credentialing programs and requirements.
15. Any and all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
16. Work collaboratively with all stakeholders.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Occasional charter-wide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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