Sped Dyslexia Interventionist (26-27)

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: Special Ed-Dyslexia Specialist (0537)

Reports to: Special Education/Campus Principal

Dept./Campus: Special Education/Campus Assigned

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: A15

Duty Days: 187

Date Revised: 02/2024

Primary Purpose:

Provide dyslexia remediation to students who have dyslexia and/or related disorders. Dyslexia Intervention Specialists support campuses in the assessment and identification of dyslexia and serve as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team as part of these evaluations and in attending ARD/504 meetings. . Dyslexia Intervention Specialists provide progress monitoring data, as well as resources and classroom support. They 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
• Special Education Supplemental Certification-required
• 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.
• Completion of Texas Dyslexia Academies within one year of hire.
• 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 and parent trainings

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 with fidelity during the required amount of time.
• Follow Case Manager responsibilities
• 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 and/or Campus Administrator.
• 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. *

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, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.