Dyslexia Specialist (26-27 SY)- Special Education

Irving ISD; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Irving Independent School District seeks a Dyslexia Specialist to support the district's dyslexia program by coaching interventionists, developing and sustaining the instructional program and services, and ensuring full compliance with local, state, and federal mandates across campuses.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree and valid Texas Teaching Certificate; Certified Academic Language Therapist or Licensed Dyslexia Therapist is preferred, along with Special Education Certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and valid Texas Teaching Certificate.
• Certified Academic Language Therapist or Licensed Dyslexia Therapist preferred.
• Special Education Certification required.
• Three years of classroom experience and three years as a dyslexia interventionist.

Responsibilities

• Serve as instructional coach and mentor to dyslexia interventionists and specialists.
• Observe instruction and review compliance records; provide feedback.
• Lead development and implementation of district dyslexia curriculum.
• Assist with district dyslexia leadership team and department meetings.
• Support selection of instructional materials and remediation techniques.
• Develop professional development for staff within the district.
• Attend regional PD and leadership meetings to stay current on mandates.
• Collaborate with campus administration to address concerns and ensure compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Dyslexia knowledge

Assessment interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Texas Teaching Certificate

Certified Academic Language Therapist or Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (preferred)

Special Education Certification

Job description

IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Dyslexia Specialist

Job Title: Dyslexia Specialist. Reports to: Dyslexia Coordinator. Department: Special Education. Pay Grade: Teacher Schedule. Work Calendar: 187 Days + 8. Funding Source: Dyslexia Allotment.

Primary Purpose: The Dyslexia Specialist assists the coordinator in improving the district dyslexia program by coaching and mentoring interventionists and specialists, developing and supporting the instructional program and service delivery, and ensuring full compliance with local, state, and federal mandates.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education/Certification:
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Valid Texas Teaching Certificate
  • Certified Academic Language Therapist or Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (preferred)
  • Special Education Certification
• Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Knowledge of dyslexia and related disorders
  • Knowledge of dyslexia therapy programs and best practices for remediation of reading difficulties/disabilities
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal guidelines and mandates for dyslexia and related disorders
  • Experience administering and interpreting assessments used for dyslexia evaluation
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks within a complex, compliance-driven service department
• Minimum Experience:
  • Three (3) years of successful classroom experience
  • Three (3) years of experience as a dyslexia interventionist/specialist/therapist

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Serve as instructional coach and mentor to dyslexia interventionists and specialists.
• Visit interventionists and specialists regularly to observe instruction and review compliance records, and provide timely feedback on observations of strengths and opportunities for growth.
• Lead development and implementation of district-adopted dyslexia curriculum(s).
• Assist with planning and leading the district dyslexia leadership team and department meetings.
• Support with the selection of instructional materials/resources, intervention and remediation techniques/programs.
• Lead and develop professional development opportunities for interventionists, classroom teachers, and other educators within the district.
• Attend regional professional development opportunities and leadership meetings to stay abreast of compliance updates and learn new information and ideas to improve services offered in the district.
• Participate in data analysis discussions with the department leadership team to identify additional areas of focus to improve student outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with campus administration teams as needed to address concerns, support campus interventionists, and ensure compliance with state and federal mandates.
• Work collaboratively with the dyslexia evaluation team to ensure alignment of evaluations and services.
• Work collaboratively within the department and with other district departments as needed.
• Support with operational management and logistics within the department (scheduling of services, 504/ARD meetings, curriculum design and inventory management, compliance records, etc.).
• Assist with dyslexia evaluations (as needed to ensure compliance with timelines).
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Working Conditions

Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem-solving skills while under stress. Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Should be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making. Frequent in‑district and occasional in‑state or national travel. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Safety

Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidents immediately to the supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

Essential Functions

This is an in‑person position. Work from home is not allowed unless approved by the Superintendent. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.