Dyslexia Therapist Special Populations 2026-2027 School Year
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Job Location:
Waxahachie, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description: DYSLEXIA THERAPIST
Job Title: | Dyslexia Therapist | Duty Days: | 187 |
Reports to: | Dyslexia Coordinator/Campus Principal | Pay Grade: | Teacher Pay Grade |
Dept/School: | Campus Assigned | Pay Schedule: | Teacher Pay Schedule |
Wage/Hour: | Exempt | Date Revised: | 03/2024 |
Primary Purpose
Provide students identified with dyslexia and other related learning difficulties with individualized intensive multisensory instruction to support the development of reading writing and spelling ability.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
- Masters degree preferred
- Texas Teachers Certification
- CALT preferred or commitment to attend a two-year therapy program
- Take Flight certification preferred
- SPED certification preferred
Experience
- Three (3) years of successful teaching experience
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of Dyslexia and related disorders
- Knowledge of research-based reading writing and spelling instructional practices
- Knowledge of MTSS and Section 504
- Knowledge of the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process
- Knowledge of the Individual Education Program (IEP) goal-setting process and implementation
- Ability to analyze interpret and use student data to inform instruction
- Ability to differentiate instruction to support all students
- Strong organization communication and interpersonal skills
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Identification Instruction and Progress Monitoring
- Instruction using the districts K-12 dyslexia programming
- Provide differentiated student support
- Participation in multidisciplinary team-based evaluations for Dyslexia
- Collaboration on IEP goal development present levels of performance and progress monitoring
- Ongoing program-specific progress monitoring of student achievement through formal and informal measures
- Dyslexia program-specific progress reporting to parents
- Attendance at all required 504/ARD meetings
- Facilitation of campus-based Dyslexia trainings and parent nights
- Participation in district-wide Dyslexia department events or trainings
Classroom Management and Organization
- Create an in-person or virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students
- Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities
- Assist in selecting books equipment and other instructional materials
- Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required
Communication
- Be available by phone email or video conferencing to confer with district personnel students and/or parents
- Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents students colleagues and community members
Professional Growth/Development and Other
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
- Comply with state district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrators that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
- Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer phone systems video/instructional equipment and peripherals P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)
- Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
- Motion: Frequent walking; repetitive computer work with frequent use of hands and wrists
- Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment
- Environment: Work inside from school home or location other than school building may work outside; regular exposure to noise and computer monitors
- Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
