Teacher â Provider of Dyslexia Instruction
Teacher â Provider of Dyslexia Instruction
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Job Description
Reports to: Principal
Duty Day: 187 Days
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: I00 (Pay Based on Years of Experience Teacher Hiring Schedule)
Date Revised: 03/2024
You just might be the person we are looking for if you have:
Bachelors degree from accredited university Masters preferred.
Valid Texas teaching certificate
One of the following is required: Special Education Certificate Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (LDT) or Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)
Reading specialization preferred
Training in Dyslexia Intervention Program preferred
Four plus years of experience teaching reading preferred
The mission of this role:
Provide dyslexia intervention to identified students and conduct dyslexia assessments. Communicate with campus staff district special education staff and parents/guardians on information pertaining to student needs.
What success looks like for this role:
(In addition to Teacher Job Description)
- Deliver evidenced based dyslexia program with fidelity to eligible students.
- Collaborate with regular education teachers and special education staff to develop PLAAFP and annual goals/objectives for IEPs and to assist in providing an appropriate education for eligible dyslexia or related disorders students.
- Participate in MTSS Section 504 and ARD committees to collaboratively make decisions about dyslexia.
- Administer and interpret comprehensive dyslexia assessments.
- Attend ongoing staff development in the area of dyslexia and related disorders as appropriate.
- Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required.
- Collect maintain and report data related to student progress.
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies administrative regulations and IEPs.
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues parents and students.
- Ability to communicate the evidenced based dyslexia program and student progress to parents.
- Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional ethical and responsible including student confidentiality.
- Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
- Ability to adhere to local state and federal guidelines in the delivery of service to eligible students.
- SHARS duties as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Equipment Used:
Personal computer copier printer laminator Adaptive equipment assistive technology including voice output devices and technology teaching tools (i.e SMART Board)
Potential leadership opportunities in this role:
- Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) and student teacher(s)
- Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy
Why work for Katy ISD
- Overall A rating from the Texas Education Agency
- Forbes rating one of the best employers in the state of Texas
- Niche rating top school district in the Houston area
- Worldclass professional development and training opportunities to grow our network of confident and innovative teachers
- Inclusive work environment where collaboration and teamwork are embedded in the culture and diversity is highly valued
- Competitive pay for teachers
- Advanced degree stipend for Masters or Doctorate degree
- Additional stipends for certain positions such as coaching fine arts bilingual and some special education positions
- Teacher Incentive Allotmentprovides additional pay for Recognized Exemplary and Master teachers in designated classroom teaching positions
- Employee benefits include RediMD Telemedicine and EAP for mental healthcare
- Positive worklife balance
Workplace operational environment to include:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing stooping bending kneeling pushing and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks media equipment desks and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist nonambulatory students. Exposed to biological hazards.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Employment Type
Full-Time
