What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dyslexia Interventionist position at The University of Texas Charter School?
You will make a difference!
You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of students and colleagues. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll love working in the UT Charter School System. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:
- Salaries that are highly competitive with the local ISD
- Eligibility for annual merit-based permanent salary increases
- Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
- Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
- Paid sick time, and holidays
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8% employer matching funds
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
- Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
- For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits
This Dyslexia Interventionist position is a hybrid (remote and in-person) and serves the University of Texas-University Charter School and the University of Texas High School (UTHS). The position begins August 1, 2025 and is a 12-month State of Texas employment position. UT-UCS serves students in kindergarten through 12th grades and UTHS serves students in high school. Both districts follow all state and federal regulations for public school and special education services and part of the University of Texas at Austin’s College of Education. The candidate selected for hire will be required to attend New Employee Orientation on July 28, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
- Provide dyslexia services
- Monitor dyslexia in-direct services
- Participate in ARD meetings for SPED/Dyslexia students
- Provide parent training for students with dyslexia
- Support campuses with ESL when ELA teacher is not certified
- Provide professional development on dyslexia and related disorders
Required Qualifications
Special Education EC-12, Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading EC-6, and Dyslexia training. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a non-traditional school setting with special needs students of varying abilities and interests. Maintain awareness and understanding of the role that trauma may play in the lives of our students. Proficiency in technology and technology applications to the level specified by the district. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. This position requires fingerprinting. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Salary Range
$66,000 depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Classrooms are located within a residential treatment facility.
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $66,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78702
Salary : $66,000
