2025-2026 Dyslexia Teacher Pool - All levels @ Instruction Department

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Primary Purpose:

Implement district dyslexia program by ensuring that federal, state and district policies/guidelines are implemented and in compliance. Develop and track student’s IEP goals and progress for specially designed instruction for students with dyslexia. Ensure screening, identification, and development of structures and support for students at risk and identified with dyslexia. Additionally, work with campus staff to ensure interventions and accommodations are implemented.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Texas certification standards required for assignment as set by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)
• Meet NCLB Highly Qualified criteria as required by assignment
• ESL certification preferred or ESL certification required within two (2) years of employment beginning with teachers hired in 2010-11 school year
• Special Education certification preferred or required within 1 year of employment
• Bilingual certification preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of reading, math and dyslexia instruction across grade levels
• Knowledge of dyslexia referral and assessment process for Dyslexia Intervention
• Knowledge of the MTSS/504/IDEA referral process
• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated competency of digital-age work, technology, and instructional software
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Ability to interact with diverse groups of professionals and individuals
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior in a constructive and positive manner
• Exemplary organizational skills

Experience: 

• Three (3) years’ successful teaching or interventionist experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Management

• Implement the District Dyslexia Program, ensuring adherence to Federal, State, and District policies and guidelines.
• Provide direct services for dyslexia and dysgraphia, as well as Tier 3 interventions, as scheduling permits.
• Effectively manage time and schedules to optimize instruction and intervention opportunities for students with dyslexia.
• Train and support at-risk students and those identified with dyslexia in utilizing technology to enhance reading development.
• Complete any additional training requirements for the position within one year, in accordance with the latest Dyslexia Handbook.
• Facilitate the dyslexia screening and evaluation process on campus for elementary and middle school students.
• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and collaborate with campus staff to create Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) statements, annual IEP goals and objectives, and specially designed instruction for students with dyslexia and related disorders.
• Maintain state and district documentation and progress monitoring for students at risk of and currently identified with dyslexia.
• Ensure all documentation requirements are completed in a timely manner.
• Facilitate the implementation of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) process at the campus level.
• Maintain district dyslexia records and documentation.
• Act as a resource for MTSS, 504, and ARD committees regarding dyslexia and related disorders.
• Take responsibility for instructional materials and equipment assigned to the dyslexia teacher and the designated school.
• Assist the department with initial and ongoing professional development for campus staff, parents, and guardians on dyslexia and early intervention topics.
• Collaborate with campus administration and other providers of dyslexia intervention in planning and implementing instructional support and services for students with dyslexia and related disorders.
• Attend district and campus meetings to receive training on methods and strategies that improve general reading and dyslexia instruction as well as outcomes for students with dyslexia.
• Travel among schools may be required.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Evaluation

Performance of K-6 Dyslexia teachers will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of teachers and the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS).

Performance of 7-12 Itinerant Dyslexia teachers will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Professional Non-Supervisor Personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; possible district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Any teacher who is interested in becoming a campus REID, at any time in the future in Alief ISD at any building in the district, must apply and interview through the district to be considered.  

This process includes an instructional screening activity for applicants. 

Must not have applied for the most recent posting or must not have applied to the spring posting or if you applied for the spring posting, you need not re-apply

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Upload the following supporting documents to your application.

Candidates missing required documents will not be considered.

• Cover letter (if applying for other positions requiring a cover letter, please upload all cover letters as needed into one document)
• Resume
• Professional development record and results
• Valid Texas Educator Certification as shown at State Board Educator Certification (SBEC) website in JPEG or PDF format (http://secure.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECONLINE/virtcert.asp)

Hiring adiministrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire

Probationary Contract - 187 days plus 4 days of Alief U professional development for a teacher new to the district

2024-2025 Salary Schedule

2025-2026 Salary schedule with 3% of midpoint increase approved by the Board. Salary schedule soon to be released.    

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Salary : $62,000