Dyslexia Teacher

Valor Education; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Valor Education in Austin is seeking a Dyslexia Teacher to develop and update IEPs and work with 504 plans. You will adapt lessons to meet each student’s needs, assess progress, and teach students individually or in small groups.

You will provide clear communication with school leaders, teachers, and families about progress and strategies, emphasizing collaboration and student growth in a structured setting.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the needs and responsibilities of teaching students with dyslexia.
• Knowledge of dyslexia and instruction for identified students.
• Ability to adapt lessons for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update IEPs and 504 plans for students with dyslexia.
• Adapt lessons to individual student needs and assess progress.
• Communicate student progress and strategies with families and school staff.

Skills

Dyslexia instruction

IEP/504 knowledge

Communication with families

Education

Texas Teaching Certificate with Reading Specialist Certification

MSSLP/MSLS-style dyslexia program certification

Job description

Dyslexia Teacher

Position Overview

The Dyslexia Teacher will develop, implement, and update IEPs (Individual Education Programs) and work with 504s for students. Adapt lessons to particular student needs and assess their ongoing development. Teach students individually or in small groups according to the need for growth. Provide clear communication with school leaders, teachers, and families about individual student’s progress and ways to assist student growth. Other roles and duties as assigned

Mission and Vision

Valor’s mission is to educatethe whole person inauthentic communitiesfor a full human life. At the heart of every person is a desire to know and to be known. At Valor, we believe a truly human education addresses our deepest longings—to pursue knowledge, to have meaningful friendships, and to grow in wisdom and virtue. We are a community of friends seeking that which is noble and inviting students into that life. A Valor education is about much more than college and career readiness. It is an invitation to live the fullest life possible, one directed by wisdom, animated by wonder, and anchored in friendship.

Our motto, Sapientia per Admirationem, speaks to our identity as an institution concerned with the preservation and promotion of wonder. This vision saturates the entire life of our schools, from curriculum and pedagogy to classroom order and special events.

Valor students read and discuss the Great Books, take advanced math and science courses, study Latin, engage meaningfully with their external community, care for plants and animals, explore the fine arts, and have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular clubs and competitive athletics. In conjunction with rigorous academics, Valor is committed to building a transformative school culture filled with joy, respect, and deep engagement. Valor’s teachers and school leaders inspire students to pursue excellence in all areas of their lives and reach their fullest potential.

What We Stand For

• Wisdom and Virtue
• Truth, Goodness, and Beauty
• Human Dignity
• Wonder and Inquiry
• Friendship and Community
• Attentiveness and Presence
• Honest, Open Communication
• Continuous Learning and Growth

Valor Hiring Profile

• Mission and vision alignment
• Subject matter expertise
• Strength of character
• Love of learning
• Commitment to professional growthi>
• Humility and receptivity to coaching
• Practical wisdom
• Aptitude/fit for working with students
• Classroom leadership capacity
• Commitment to collaboration and team unity
• Strong work ethic and an enthusiastic,positive attitude

Requirements:

• Familiarity with the needs and responsibilities of teaching students with dyslexia.
• Texas Teaching Certificate with Reading Specialist Certification or certification in a multi-sensory structured language program for dyslexia (i.e. Wilson, Take Flight, Barton, Reading by Design, MTA, etc.)
• Knowledge of dyslexia and instruction of students identified with dyslexia and related needs.

Salary Range: Per Year

Shift Type: Part-Time

Start Date: Immediate Opening