504/RTI & Dyslexia Program Lead

McAllen Independent School District; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

McAllen Independent School District seeks a Coordinator for Section 504/RTI Dyslexia to lead 504/RTI implementation district-wide. You will support students, families and staff, coordinating assessments, plans and services to ensure access to education.

Responsibilities include training coordinators, developing district policies, and communicating with stakeholders to improve outcomes for students needing dyslexia and MTSS supports.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required from an accredited institution.
• Texas Mid-Management or Supervisor's/Principal certificate required.
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; data interpretation; knowledge of laws and policies; computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide training for Section 504 and RTI coordinators on policies and procedures.
• Coordinate staff development for district staff involved with 504, RTI, and Dyslexia services.
• Develop and distribute parent information and training about 504, RTI, and Dyslexia.
• Assist campus coordinators in writing 504/RTI Plans to expand student access.
• Monitor and review 504/RTI Plans and implement services with fidelity.
• Coordinate dyslexia screening, staff development, and progress monitoring.
• Assist with appropriate accommodations for local and state assessments.
• Disseminate 504 information from OCR/DOE/TEA to campuses.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data interpretation

Computer skills

Education

Master's Degree

Texas Mid-Management / Supervisor's / Principal Certificate

Texas Teaching Certificate

Job description

McAllen Independent School District seeks a Coordinator for Section 504/RTI Dyslexia to lead 504/RTI implementation district-wide. You will support students, families and staff, coordinating assessments, plans and services to ensure access to education.

Responsibilities include training coordinators, developing district policies, and communicating with stakeholders to improve outcomes for students needing dyslexia and MTSS supports.