READING amp DYSLEXIA INTERVENTIONIST TEACHER

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POSITION:                Reading & Dyslexia Interventionist Teacher
REPORTS TO:          PRINCIPAL
FLSA STATUS:          EXEMPT POSITION
SALARY RANGE:     $47,000- $56,907.76 Annually
WORK DAYS:            187
LOCATION:               KINGSLAND SCHOOL, KINGSLAND TEXAS

***Please apply online at www.orendaeducation.org, under Employment tab. Req#312

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will provide students eligible for reading and dyslexia program with an appropriate scientifically-based, structured, sequential, systematic and multi-sensory dyslexia program and provide academic intervention support and requisite progress monitoring/documentation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement plans to fulfill the requirements of dyslexia support and support for students experiencing difficulty in reading.
• Maintain accurate written documentation of student work and progress.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the needs of struggling students and students with dyslexia.
• Work with general education teachers and other staff to support students with dyslexia.
• Willingness to maintain professional knowledge and skills.
• Ability to evaluate student progress.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Be a positive role model for students and support for parents. Provide progress reports on regular and as needed basis.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials, including student access to audio books.
• Establish and maintain open communication with parents, students, principals, teachers and support staff.
• Provide annual dyslexia parent training and on-going parent support and resources
• Provide professional development as needed/requested.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain and file reports, records and other documents as prescribed in the Dyslexia Handbook within prescribed timeline including progress monitoring and screening.
• Assess students for dyslexia.
• Interpret assessment information.
• Schedule student groups.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Provides support to staff in use of data and progress monitoring tools/assessments to identify students’ areas of strength and areas for growth.
• Oversees data collection, including kindergarten and first grade dyslexia screenings, and progress monitoring processes.
• Provides training and technical assistance for teachers as needed in support of the dyslexia.
• Evaluate the dyslexia program on an annual basis.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements. Generalist EC-6 or 4-8
• Ability to instruct students in reading and writing and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Completion of district-adopted researched-based dyslexia program training (i.e. Reading by Design)
• Completion of K-3 Reading Academy during the first year of hire
• Experience in teaching reading and writing in the regular education, special education, or bilingual classroom; experience providing dyslexia interventions preferred.

BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive package of benefit options, including:

• Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Telehealth
• Basic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and  Accident Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 403b and 457b Investment Plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options
• Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
• Legal Services

Company info

Orenda Education
Website : https://www.orendaeducation.org/