Dyslexia Intervention Specialist

Southwest ISD; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest ISD is seeking a Dyslexia Therapist/Interventionist to support dyslexia-identified and at-risk students across campuses. The role focuses on individualized, intensive multisensory instruction and evidence-based interventions to raise reading outcomes.

The position requires state licensure, strong knowledge of dyslexia and 504/ARD processes, and collaboration with teachers, specialists, and families to drive progress and equity in literacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification.
• Academic Language Certification-Practitioner (CALP)/Therapist (CALT) (preferred).
• Valid Dyslexia Therapist License from TDLR or willing to obtain licensure within 1 year.
• Candidate must have a satisfactory outcome of the fingerprinting check/background check

Responsibilities

• Complete training and maintain certification as an Academic Language Therapist and Licensed.
• Dyslexia Therapist or enrolled in a program to become an certified therapist.
• Implement the District Dyslexia program at the campus level ensuring that Federal, State and District policies/guidelines are followed and in compliance.
• Provide research-based, direct, multisensory intervention services to students on caseload with fidelity using district selected programs and resources for students demonstrating a need for dyslexia therapy and/or support.
• Implement the District's Response to Intervention Model specific to students identified as Tier III.
• Ability to establish and maintain integrated data systems for progress monitoring to include collecting data, analyzing results, and report findings to make instructional decisions.
• Build collaborative relationships with teachers, administrators, LSSP/Diagnostician and parents.
• Assist teachers and staff in disaggregating and analyzing data from district universal screeners, diagnostic, and curriculum assessments to identify trends and help to focus instruction.
• Participate as a contributing member in committees (Section 504/ARD).
• Inform teachers on how to recognize the characteristics of dyslexia.
• Provide support for family and community engagement as well as campus/district dyslexia initiatives.
• Participate in professional development activities and attend district meetings and training.

Skills

Dyslexia intervention

Multisensory instruction

Orton-Gillingham

Academic Language Therapist

Certified teacher

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Texas Teacher Certification

CALP/CALT preferred

Dyslexia Therapist License

Job description

Southwest ISD is seeking a Dyslexia Therapist/Interventionist to support dyslexia-identified and at-risk students across campuses. The role focuses on individualized, intensive multisensory instruction and evidence-based interventions to raise reading outcomes.

The position requires state licensure, strong knowledge of dyslexia and 504/ARD processes, and collaboration with teachers, specialists, and families to drive progress and equity in literacy.