Dyslexia Teacher (Bilingual Spanish Preferred)-Spec Ed
Dyslexia Teacher (Bilingual Spanish Preferred)-Spec Ed
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Job Description
Primary Purpose:
Provide additional and supplemental instruction for identified Dyslexic students.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelors degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
Special Ed Certification preferred
Dyslexia training required within six months of employment
ESL Certification required within six months of employment
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Expert knowledge of classroom management effective instructional strategies and practices
Ability to demonstrate and develop these effective practices for classroom teachers
Ability to support program effectiveness and program compliance
Ability to coordinate between content areas
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Ability to evaluate and enhance delivery of effective instructional practices
Strong organizational communication public relations and interpersonal skills
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with campus teachers and administrators
Experience:
Minimum three year of teaching experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Management
- Evaluates and provides instructional support for students identified with dyslexia using research
based approved curriculum.
- Helps teachers to analyze classroom formative assessment student data and plan for effective
interventions.
- Consults frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to instructional methods and
materials.
- Recommends use of varied instructional materials including textbooks technology references
kits trade books and other materials.
- Works with special cases whose difficulty or complexity requires a high degree of professional skill
and knowledge.
- Helps teachers to diagnose student strengths and weaknesses matching these skills with
appropriate techniques materials and/or technology for academic improvement.
- Facilitates teacher implementation of state and district curriculum.
- Participates in design implementation and evaluation of campus staff development.
- Attends appropriate professional meetings and workshops to maintain proficiency and to acquire
new ideas for instructional improvement. Informs administration of the effects of current and
impending legislation.
Leadership
- Participates in campus grade level or content meetings to plan for improvement
- Provides assistance and/or support as needed to students parents and community.
- Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with parents students and teachers.
- Keeps school staff informed as to new development in subject matter areas.
Policy Reports and Law
- Orients beginning teachers aides and school volunteer aides as to the philosophy procedures and
materials for the dyslexia program.
- Compiles maintains and files all physical and computerized reports records and other documents
required.
- Complies with policies established by federal and state law State Board of Education rule and the
local board policy.
Professional Goals and Growth
- Expands leadership skills and knowledge base through self-initiated professional development
activities.
- Conducts oneself in a professional ethical manner in accordance with New Braunfels ISD
Standards of Conduct and complies with the Texas Education Agency Code of Ethics.
Communications and Community Support
- Attends and participates in bi-monthly district meetings with curriculum specialists and
communicates with campus as appropriate.
- Keeps the campus informed as to the purposes and progress of district and state instructional
program(s) and requirements.
- Demonstrates awareness of district-community needs and initiates activities to meet needs.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).
Working Conditions:
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
Move small stacks of textbooks media equipment desks and other classroom equipment.
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
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
