Elementary Teacher - Dyslexia (Pool)

Elementary Campus; Aransas Pass (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aransas Pass ISD Elementary Campus in Aransas Pass, Texas is seeking an Elementary Teacher - Dyslexia (Pool) to provide specialized dyslexia instruction. The role includes coordinating services, designing lessons, and modeling instruction for students with dyslexia.

The candidate should hold a Texas EC-6 teaching certificate; SPED certification is preferred and training in dyslexia is expected within the first year. Minimum three years of classroom teaching experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of federal/state dyslexia laws.
• Experience with IEP planning and implementation.
• Ability to interpret diagnostic tests for dyslexia.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver dyslexia services across campuses.
• Lead staff development and parent outreach related to dyslexia.
• Assist district with program implementation and technology use.
• Identify and assess dyslexic students through diagnostic tests.

Skills

Dyslexia knowledge

IEP process familiarity

Assessment interpretation

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Curriculum software

Education

Bachelor's degree

TX teaching certificate (EC-6)

SPED Certification (preferred)

Job description

Elementary Teacher - Dyslexia (Pool)

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Job Description

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate (EC-6)
• SPED Certified-preferred (must complete within a year of being hired)
• Dyslexia Trining

Description/Notes

Primary Purpose: Provide dyslexia students with appropriate instructional materials 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. Provide leadership in the coordination and delivery of services to dyslexia students, which will include designing, planning and modeling lessons. Provide instructional support to campuses in implementing programs designed to meet the needs of students with dyslexia. Assist the district in staff development, technology implementation and parent outreach related to dyslexia. Identify dyslexic students by administering and interpreting diagnostic tests.

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced knowledge of and compliance with federal and state dyslexia and reading disorder laws.
• Working knowledge of and compliance with individualized services for students
• Knowledge of the development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills to implement multiple and diverse programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn and implement teaching curriculum software programs and instruct students on utilization
• Ability to effectively interpret policy, procedures and student data such as diagnostic test results, state assessments scoring, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships

Experience

Minimum three years classroom teaching experience. Formal dyslexia training preferred.

Knowledge of the Texas Dyslexia Handbook; reading teacher experience; best practices in dyslexia curriculum and instruction.

Position Type: Full-Time