Intervention Specialist

Job Title: Intervention Specialist – Dyslexia

Reports to: Student Services/Campus Principal

Dept./Campus: Student Services/Campus Assigned
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: A15/A20
Duty Days: 187
Date Revised: 02/2024

Primary Purpose:
Provide dyslexia intervention support to students who have dyslexia and/or related disorders. Dyslexia Intervention Specialists support campuses in the assessment and identification of dyslexia and provide dyslexia remediation to these students. Dyslexia Intervention Specialists provide evaluations of student need, resources, and classroom support. They attend ARD/504 meetings and may be asked to serve more than one campus. 

Qualifications:

Valid Texas Teacher Certificate Master’s Degree preferred. Certified Academic Language Therapist or Practitioner - Preferred 3 years minimum classroom teaching experience in ELA and/or Special Education preferred. A comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of curriculum, instructional technology, and in the science of teaching reading. Demonstrated competency in classroom reading instruction. Ability to collaborate with individuals from a variety of backgrounds including, but not limited to, parents, teachers, school administrators, diagnosticians, and counselors. Strong organizational, communication, public relations and interpersonal skills Ability to provide campus level staff development. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to speak English clearly with appropriate grammar and enunciation. Willingness to present at professional development sessions.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Support the special academic needs of the dyslexic student. Coordinate students’ learning needs through classroom teachers. Work with students individually and/or in small groups. Provide differentiated instruction to meet individual learning needs. Work as part of the campus team. Coordinate and implement the Dyslexia Program Provide direct remedial instruction, guided practice, and computer-assisted instruction. Communicate with teachers, support personnel and administrators. Be accountable to the Student Services department and Campus Administrator. Attend required training including professional learning communities and district training. Administer dyslexia testing when appropriate; interpret data, attend 504/ARD meetings. Perform other functions that may be assigned by the student services department or Campus Track student progress and provide reports as requested (PEIMS and e-STAR). Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Duties:
N/A

Equipment Used:
Various technology, personal computer, copier, iPad, MTA/dyslexia materials.

Working Conditions:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Position requires repetitive hand motions. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Position requires frequent bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, overhead reaching, and keyboarding.

* This position is based on need; therefore, campus assignment can change at any given time. *

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