Greenville Public School District
Job Description
Dyslexia Interventionist / 504 Coordinator
Title: Dyslexia Interventionist / 504 Coordinator
Qualifications: Bachelors degree or higher
MS Certified teaching license
Enrolled in an IHL program to obtain a 203 teaching endorsement or currently hold a 203 endorsement
Reports To: Principals
Receives guidance from: Principals Director District Administration and Support Staff Superintendent
Job Goal: In keeping a tradition of excellence the Dyslexia Interventionist/Teacher will support students by providing dyslexia intervention to identified students with dyslexia.
Professional Responsibilities:
- Apply knowledge of federal state and district procedures concerning dyslexia for general and special education
- Instruct and evaluate students with dyslexia in any phase of the program Provide leadership to teachers in English/Language Arts and Reading Instruction Assist teachers in utilizing effective reading practices within the classroom setting Provide instructional support and/or direct instruction for students with dyslexia
- Provide general education students special education students and students with a 504 with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth
- Develop or modify curriculum and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels
- Lead and attend staff meetings/trainings as applicable; serve on staff committees
- Maintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use
- Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures
- Maintain confidentiality
- Regular dependable attendance is an essential function of this position
- Perform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education superintendent administrator director or established by district policy
- Read understand and abide by Employee Conduct Policy GAB all other District State and Federal policies and procedures and protocols as established by RCSD and the Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct
- Advise the district on the development and implementation of504 Plansand investigating complaints related to disability discrimination
- Assist with Coordinating district assessments and follow-up processes for 504 Plans including scheduling and conducting Teacher Support Team meetings
- Supports students parents teachers and administrators in the identification evaluation and development of individualized plans for students needing intervention
- Ensures the districts compliance with Section 504/ADA requirements and creating 504 Committees for evaluations and periodic reviews
- Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent of Education superintendents designee Director of Special Services or building administrator
Terms of Employment: Salary days and work year as established by the Greenville Public School District Board of Education
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Greenville Public School Board policy on Evaluation of Employees.
Required Experience:
IC