Dyslexia Interventionist

Job Description

Develop, manage and implement dyslexia program to facilitate the needs of both 504 and special education identified dyslexic students.

Responsibilities

1. Obtain information to follow local, state, and federal guidelines related to providing services to dyslexic students.
2. Interpret test results to determine the remediation of reading deficits.
3. Generate a computerized dyslexia report, including progress monitoring for all students served.
4. Prepare required admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee meeting report forms and communications necessary to process “Dyslexia Only” ARD meetings.
5. Explain test results and present Dyslexia Individualized Education Plan (IEP) at dyslexia Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) for students identified, evaluated and served on each assigned campus.
6. Develop a computerized IEP of dyslexia goals and objectives used to implement services.
7. Utilize the Dyslexia Program and other resources to requisition appropriate materials to meet individual students’ needs.
8. Design a program to monitor dyslexic students who have entered the monitor only phase.
9. Record a weekly lesson plan for each student based on their goals and objectives.
10. Complete and submit dyslexia report cards to principals and parents for each six/nine week’s grade reporting periods.
11. Update IEP for special education identified dyslexic students after each reporting period.
12. Maintain state/local folder for each student served.
13. Ensure and update the documentation of student services by submitting tracking logs and class lists to the Senior Manager, Dyslexia.
14. Collaborate with school administrators, classroom teachers, parents and support personnel to communicate dyslexia procedures and progress.
15. Document all contact with parents regarding the student’s status and/or progress in the program.
16. Attend staff development to enhance professional skills.
17. Interface with multidisciplinary personnel, community agencies, and outside district personnel.
18. Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree in Reading or related field preferred)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Teaching experience (minimum 3 years preferred)

TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Certifications/Licensure Current teaching certificate

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

BUDGET AUTHORITY

PROBLEM SOLVING

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

-Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external. -Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into focus; judge distance (close and distant). -Ability to travel to schools throughout the district. -Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. -Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, drive and/or be mobile. -Valid Texas driver’s license with applicable insurance coverage.