What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Dyslexia Teacher position at Wichita Falls Independent School District?
Job Title : Dyslexia Teacher
Reports to : Campus Principal(s) / District Dyslexia Facilitator
Dept. / School : Assigned Campus(s)
Wage / Hour Status : Exempt
Pay Code / Days : Teacher Pay Scale / 187
Date Revised : 2 / 14 / 2020
Primary Purpose :
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
Qualifications :
Education / Certification :
Bachelor's degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Reading Specialist or Language Arts (background preferred)
Special Knowledge / Skills :
Knowledge of subjects assigned
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience :
At least two years classroom teaching experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties :
Instructional Strategies
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
- Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
- Trained in district dyslexia curriculum
- Use technology to strengthen the teaching / learning process.
Student Growth and Development
Classroom Management and Organization
Communication
Professional Growth and Development
Other
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).
Working Conditions :
Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer : Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.
The district Title IX Coordinator is Dayna Hardaway, Director of Human Resources, 1104 Broad St., Wichita Falls, TX 76301 940-235-1012
Questions regarding posted positions should be addressed to human resources 940-235-1012.
