Dyslexia Program Assistant – Literacy Support & Instruction

Mcallen-Independent-School-District; North Depot Road Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

McAllen Independent School District Travis Middle School in McAllen, Texas seeks an Instructional Assistant for Dyslexia to support the classroom through the Dyslexia program, lesson planning, and student progress documentation. The position emphasizes effective communication, patience, and a commitment to helping students succeed in reading and writing.

Starting immediately, the role operates in a full-time capacity at Travis Middle School with an hourly pay range of $14.75–$20.37.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate Degree or 48 college hours required.
• Paraprofessional Certification required upon employment.
• Experience with children preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist dyslexia teacher with Dyslexia program implementation.
• Assist with lesson planning, preparation and execution for accommodations.
• Prepare classroom and students for Dyslexia program.
• Monitor students and provide supplemental instruction and encouragement.
• Document and analyze student progress.
• Assist with assessments and scoring for placement decisions.
• Use appropriate materials/software and check for mastery.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reading/writing processes

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree or 48 college hours

Paraprofessional Certification

Job description

McAllen Independent School District Travis Middle School in McAllen, Texas seeks an Instructional Assistant for Dyslexia to support the classroom through the Dyslexia program, lesson planning, and student progress documentation. The position emphasizes effective communication, patience, and a commitment to helping students succeed in reading and writing.

Starting immediately, the role operates in a full-time capacity at Travis Middle School with an hourly pay range of $14.75–$20.37.