Dyslexia Services Teacher

Summit Therapy (Texas); Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Summit Therapy is seeking a warm, dedicated teacher for children and adolescents with dyslexia to join our McKinney location as a leadership role, working 3-4 afternoons per week. CALT certification and 5+ years of dyslexia testing/teaching are preferred, with a Texas teaching certificate and a bachelor's degree required.

The role involves delivering dyslexia services, planning instruction, maintaining records, and collaborating with families and clinic staff to support student growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and Texas teaching certificate.
• CALT Certification preferred and Take Flight Instructor a plus.
• Experience with dyslexia testing and intervention programs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide dyslexia services and implement an intervention plan.
• Plan and use instructional strategies and materials for dyslexia learners.
• Maintain records and reports for students in the program.
• Collaborate with parents and clinic/school personnel to coordinate services.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and analyze data for improvement.
• Participate in annual reviews and team meetings.
• Create a supportive learning environment and maintain professional relationships.
• Communicate clearly about student progress and needs.

Skills

Dyslexia teaching

Curriculum planning

Communication skills

Student assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate

CALT Certification

Take Flight Instructor (Preferred)

Job description

Summit Therapy is a locally-owned, therapist-owned speech and OT outpatient clinic with locations in Frisco and McKinney, TX.

We are looking for a warm, caring, dedicated teacher for children and adolescents with dyslexia to serve our community 3-4 afternoons per week. This position is a leadership position for our flagship location (McKinney).

The ideal candidate will have CALT Certification, 5+ years of experience with dyslexia testing and teaching. Experience in establishing a program is a plus. Currently offered at part-time (after school), this position has the potential to be full-time.

The Job Duties For This Position Include

Provide community members with dyslexia and other related learning difficulties 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

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Certified PDAS Appraiser (Preferred)

CALT Certified/Take Flight Instructor

Special Knowledge/Skills

Excellent teaching skills

Knowledge of assigned curriculum (grades K-12 TEKS), State assessment objectives, and best practices for instruction

Knowledge of Academic goal setting process and implementation

Demonstrate ability to manage student's academic needs and behavior

Strong organizational, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills

Experience

Successful experience as a dyslexia designee preferred

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Evaluate and provide dyslexia services and implement an intervention plan for students in need of dyslexia services.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment as determined by the needs of the assigned students with dyslexia and other related learning difficulties.
• Implement instructional/behavioral plan for assigned students Specialist_Instructional_Dyslexia.
• Provide feedback and collaborate with personnel and/or parents to coordinate the delivery of services to students with dyslexia and other related learning difficulties.
• Conduct ongoing formal and informal assessments of students with dyslexia and other related learning difficulties.
• Analyze assessment data and make recommendations for improvement based on results.
• Participate in the annual review of students with dyslexia and other related learning difficulties with clinic and school personnel and parents to review progress.
• Participate in team meetings as necessary.
• Create an environment conducive to student learning.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with colleagues, students, and supervisors.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Develop and maintain professional competence through professional growth activities based on recent research and current trends in education.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Maintain a weekly log to reflect actual activities and time spent on each.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None yet

Equipment Used

PC computer and related technology.

Working Conditions

Repetitive hand motions and prolonged use of computer. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Must be able to read small print.

Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other clinical equipment.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. Summit Therapy may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable. Summit Therapy is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).