Primary Purpose

 

Provide students identified with dyslexia standard protocol dyslexia instruction 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

 

Education/Certification/Licensure

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas certificate, preferred

 

Special Knowledge/Skills

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to instruct students and manage behavior

Knowledge and understanding of dyslexia, including risk factors, the assessment process and identification of dyslexia

Knowledge and understanding of Texas state laws related to dyslexia and the Dyslexia Handbook

Knowledge and experience of standard protocol dyslexia instruction for students identified with dyslexia

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Openness to change and innovation to meet the needs of all students

               

Experience

Minimum of 3 years successful dyslexia teaching experience

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Guide the learning of students in accordance with the district’s philosophy of education toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
2. Provide standard protocol dyslexia instruction with fidelity to the district’s selected program to students identified with dyslexia.
3. Conduct ongoing assessments of student learning and use results to plan and implement instruction.
4. Work cooperatively with other teachers to modify curricula and instruction as needed for special education, 504, ELL, and GT students according to guidelines established.
5. Work cooperatively with the campus and district instructional supervisors, leaders, and department heads to improve instruction.
6. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to campus and district requirements. 
7. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned; sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
8. Use available technologies as appropriate teaching and learning tools.
9. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
10. Maintain a professional and cordial relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
11. Adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines regarding confidentiality.
12. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with students, parents, and other staff members.
13. Respond to parent phone calls/messages in a timely manner.
14. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
15. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
16. Manage student behavior in accordance with the CCISD Student Code of Conduct and handbook.
17. Provides for care and protection of school property and be held accountable for books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
18. Assists in upholding and implementing administrative regulations and board policy.
19. Manage and utilize data effectively for systemic process and program analysis.
20. Account for the accuracy and verification of all student program data and reports.
21. Implement data-driven decision making for improvement efforts based on best practices.
22. Manage and utilize policy effectively for maintaining systemic processes and practices.
23. Account for the verification of the correct policy regarding all decisions and correspondence.
24. Implement effective policy-driven decision making.
25. Seek and participate in professional development activities to improve instructional effectiveness thereby increasing student achievement.
26. Participate collaboratively with colleagues to reflect on one’s teaching practices.
27. Stay abreast of developments in the profession and display openness to change and innovation.
28. Maintain updated record of all professional development activities.
29. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies.
30. Attend and participate in faculty/department meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
31. Submit all legal documents in a timely manner as required by Federal, State, and District.
32. Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
33. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
34. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
35. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
36. Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
37. Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
38. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
39. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
40. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
41. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
42. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
43. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
44. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions       

 

Mental Demands

Effective verbal and written communication; concentration while performing duties; ability to maintain emotional control under stress; ability to maintain objective, problem solving attitude; accept and adapt to change

               

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Frequent in-district travel; varied working environment; frequent standing, walking, bending, possible lifting and carrying

 

Term: 187 days or as assigned