What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist Dyslexia position at Austin Independent School District?
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: SPECIALIST DYSLEXIA FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
PAY GRADE: PRF 4 DUTY DAYS: 197 DATE REVISED: 04/11/2025 HC
FUNDING THIS POSITION IS LOCALLY FUNDED.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university. One or more of the
following credentials is strongly preferred: valid general or Special Education certification, Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (LDT),
Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), Educational Diagnostician, Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, or
Master’s degree in curriculum, Special Education, school psychology, administration, educational leadership, or related
program areas from an accredited college or university. A minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience
providing instruction to students with dyslexia is required. Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires knowledge of services under Special Education, Section 504, and Texas Education Code (TEC) §38.003,
Dyslexia and Related Disorders. Incumbent must be knowledgeable of scientifically based instructional programs and
strategies designed to address the academic needs of students identified with dyslexia. Incumbent must have ability to
monitor campus compliance with District processes and procedures related to the implementation of dyslexia services and
requirements, be skilled in the management of program services and support systems for effective implementation, provide
effective professional development to campus staff, and have the ability to address the diverse needs of students, parents,
and school personnel. The incumbent must be able to read, write, and effectively speak/communicate in English to receive
and provide work-related information in a timely manner to other employees, supervisors, principals, school personnel,
volunteers, and, where appropriate, visitors and students.
JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY:
Incumbent will be responsible for managing curricular resources and materials, providing technical and professional learning
support, and providing instructional assistance to teachers and campus administrators related to dyslexia screening,
evaluation, identification, and intervention. Incumbent will monitor the provision of instruction, accommodations, and
interventions for students with dyslexia per TEC §38.003. Incumbent will monitor and participate in program evaluation of
dyslexia services. Incumbent is responsible for supporting PK-12 on all school campuses.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Work collaboratively with campuses to ensure intervention and instructional needs of students identified with dyslexia
- Inventory, organize, and distribute District resources.
- Assist campuses in the documentation of dyslexia intervention and progress monitoring.
- Review program implementation impact on student progress and achievement.
- Develop, schedule, and provide professional development in the areas of evidence-based intervention and dyslexia.
- Provide training and consultation to campus staff regarding best practices in screening, identification, instruction, and
- Participate in the assessment of students for dyslexia and related disorders.
- Collaborate and participate with members from other teams across the District.
- Assist in District level initiatives and program development relative to Special Education, Section 504, or dyslexia.
- Assist with the development and submission of program applications and grant proposals.
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OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:
Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare
situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary. Services are generally provided in
an office or school setting with no unusual physical demands or exposure to hazardous situations. Travel is required for this
position. This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular attendance is required for this position.
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
This position reports directly to the appropriate supervisor of the department and works closely with Special Education staff
members. Incumbent works closely with other members of various departments, including Curriculum and Instruction,
Multilingual, and Professional Development.
The Austin Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state
or local laws.
