Dyslexia Teacher Job Description
Dyslexia teacher
provides resources and training to school staff and parents regarding dyslexia instruction and identification in the general classroom.
Dyslexia Teacher Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Work collaboratively with Executive Director of Student Support in the hiring and appraisal of Dyslexia Intervention Specialists and Dyslexia Assessment Specialists
Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of Dyslexia instruction as defined for the student identified with Dyslexia or related disorder
Develop, write and ensure the implementation of Dyslexia and/or 504 plans
Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students who have been identified with Dyslexia or related disorders, to insure that their goals are being met, and that their needs are addresses in a timely and appropriate fashion
Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined for the student identified with Dyslexia or related disorder
Assist, as needed, with the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation and procedures for the Dyslexia process
Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the school’s Learning Management System and Dyslexia and 504 software
Assist with administering state testing and coordinate the special adaptations that are required based on the Dyslexia documentation
Development and implementation of lesson plans that fulfill TEA requirements for dyslexia instruction
Serve as dyslexia resource and provide assistance to campus administrators and teachers
Dyslexia Teacher Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Dyslexia Teacher
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ESL, CPR, AED
Education for Dyslexia Teacher
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the dyslexia teacher job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Education, Reading, English, Language Arts, Health Professions, Technology, Health Science
Skills for Dyslexia Teacher
Desired skills for dyslexia teacher include:
Best practices in dyslexia curriculum and instruction
Reading teacher experience
Texas Dyslexia Handbook
Dyslexia
Identification and effective instruction helpful
Core academic subject assigned
Curriculum and instruction
Effective instruction
Effective reading strategies
Identification
Desired experience for dyslexia teacher includes:
Ability to instruct dyslexic students and manage their behavior
At least six years of teaching in the area of Reading
Preferred Reading Endorsement
Schedule, organize and conduct 504 meetings related meetings in a virtual environment, as needed
Valid credential in Texas
Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing, state testing and school based events (may require occasional overnight travel)
Dyslexia Teacher Examples
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Dyslexia Teacher Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of dyslexia teacher. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for dyslexia teacher
- Collaborate with others in the Academics Division to provide appropriate dyslexia related trainings for classroom teachers
- Ensure parents have an opportunity to learn about how to support their students with dyslexia
- Develop, write and ensure the implementation of Dyslexia and coordinate this information with the 504 Coordinator and/or Special Education teachers
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the school’s Learning Management System and Dyslexia and any other platforms as required by the state or district
- Demonstrate understanding of using assessment data to plan and implement instructional activities that support the individual strengths and needs of dyslexic students
- Work with all stakeholders in a student’s education to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district and TEA guidelines
- Ensure effective data management and reporting practices are developed and consistently implemented
- Supervise the maintenance of all appropriate records for students and materials
- Seek continuous improvement in Program effectiveness
- Utilize data to evaluate program effectiveness and drive program enhancements
Qualifications for dyslexia teacher
- Have at least three years successful teaching experience in the district
- Demonstrate willingness to follow the structured program as designed
- Exhibit an in-depth understanding of effective instructional strategies and techniques
- Understand the value of technology as it relates to education
- At least five years of teaching in the area of Reading
- Bilingual Certification required
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Dyslexia Teacher Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a dyslexia teacher. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for dyslexia teacher
- Knowledge of effective reading strategies
- Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years teaching
- Dyslexia support interventionist experience required
- Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- For teachers providing English Language Arts Reading instruction as the teacher of record, ESL certification is required
- Bilingual Certification may be required
Qualifications for dyslexia teacher
- Reading Specialist or Reading Recovery certification preferred
- ESL certification preferred
- Demonstrated success in working with struggling readers
- Minimum of three (3) to (5) years teaching experience
- Interventionist experienced preferred
- Valid credential in Arkansas