What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dyslexia Specialist - Secondary position at Lamar CISD?
JOB STATUS:
UNTIL FILLED
POSTING DATE:
04/04/2025
POSTING NUMBER:
00007105
POSITION TITLE:
Dyslexia Specialist - Secondary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Primary Purpose: Provide dyslexia intervention to identified students and conduct dyslexia assessment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Major Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide dyslexia intervention to identified students.
- Administer and interpret comprehensive dyslexia assessment.
- Participate in RtI, Section 504 and ARD committees to collaboratively make decisions about dyslexia identification and appropriate interventions.
- Attend on-going staff development in the area of reading intervention.
- Attend dyslexia teacher meetings.
- Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required.
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to Board Policy, administrative regulations and IEPs.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members.
- Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.
- Keep informed of and comply with state, district and school regulations and policies for teachers.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Articulate the District's mission and goals in areas of assigned responsibilities to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
- Demonstrate awareness of district/community needs and initiate activities to meet identified needs.
- Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
- Attendance at work is an essential function.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervise teacher aides and volunteers as assigned
- Supervise students
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Experience:
- Four years of experience teaching reading
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; Master’s degree preferred
- Reading specialization preferred
- Training in Dyslexia Intervention Program, preferred
- Training in Dyslexia Assessment, preferred
- Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of reading intervention strategies
- Ability to administer and interpret diagnostic reading assessment instruments
- Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Physically able to monitor student discipline and progress and meet other student needs as required
- Physically able to move about the room to perform formative assessments and adequately facilitate small and large group instruction leadership skills
OTHER INFORMATION:
Working Conditions: Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Ability to concentrate (detailed work), communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures and data; reason, understand verbal instructions, analyze, differentiate, read, coordinate district functions, compile, compute, instruct, maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds), pushing, reaching above shoulders, use of fingers, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending, sitting, climbing (stairs), balancing, stooping, crouching, pulling, pushing, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speech, visual acuity, distinguishing colors, outside and inside, temperature extremes, humidity extremes, noise, microwaves, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces, sunlight exposure, working with hands in water, works around moving objects or vehicles, works alone, frequent prolonged or irregular hours.
JOB CONTACT INFORMATION:
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The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
GROUP / GRADE:
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt; Reports To: Principal or Program Supervisor; Date Revised: October 2018
SALARY:
Teacher's Salary Schedule
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