o Understands and explains special education and Section 504 law/procedures, test results and information to parents and teachers as necessary o Coordinates services with other involved school personnel in planning and providing joint instruction for students o Collaborates with parents, teachers and other relevant staff members in developing and implementing interventions o Assumes responsibility for instructional materials and equipment inventoried to the assigned school o Attends district and campus meetings involving reading programs and programs for students with dyslexia o Attends training in methods and strategies that improve general reading and dyslexia instruction o Assists in documenting student progress and monitoring students in the dyslexia program o Provides staff development to campus personnel on dyslexia/reading issues o Provides assistance to classroom teachers by helping them identify appropriate strategies on the delivery of regular classroom reading instructions to identified students o Implements, both by instruction and action, Harmony's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives o Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school o Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students' character and sense of community in the classroom. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: o Knowledge of curriculum and instruction o Knowledge and experience working with students who have reading difficulties o Knowledge of the multi-sensory teaching approach o Knowledge of reading strategies and differentiated instruction o Knowledge of federal, state, local and district laws, policies and procedures related to Dyslexia and related disorders, special education, and Section 504 o 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 o Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.