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College Station ISD is Hiring a Teacher - SpEd (Dyslexia) Near College Station, TX
Job Title: Teacher - SpEd (Dyslexia) Reports to: Principal and Assistant Director of Special Services Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale Dept./School: Assigned Campus Wage Status: Exempt Days: 187 Primary PurposeThe Teacher plans and implements programs to provide a positive social and learning environment with a variety of experiences utilized to help students develop skills appropriate to their age and stage of development. QualificationsEducation/Certification:Bachelor’s degree from accredited university Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for assignment Elementary Reading Certification grades 1-8 preferred Special Knowledge/SkillsReading Specialist Training and/or Certification Trained in the use of instructional strategies that utilize the components specified in the state Dyslexia Handbook Experience using multi-sensory teaching techniques Experience Working With Students Who Have Special NeedsDemonstrates foundational knowledge of reading development Exhibits understanding of current assessments used in identifying students with dyslexia and reading ExperienceMinimum of 2 years teaching experience Major Responsibilities And Duties
Work intensively with students identified with dyslexia using a state approved curriculum as well as with students identified with reading difficulties in order for the students to read on grade level
Implement the procedures in the state Dyslexia Handbook
Administer assessments and present results for the purpose of progress monitoring of students with dyslexia and/or reading difficulties
Participate in 504, SIT, and/or ARD meetings related to students previously assessed or under review
Serve on the campus SIT committee as necessary in order to provide instructional support for teachers’ of identified students
Collaborate with SIT committee and/or reading intervention specialists to develop individualized intervention plans for students
Cooperatively participate in Dyslexia Specialist Team meetings
Develop and present annual parent orientation about dyslexia as a member of the Dyslexia Specialist Team
Communication
Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNone. Working ConditionsMental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 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. Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate. The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues. Predictable and regular attendance expected. 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.