Dyslexia Interventionist at Houston ISD, Houston, TX
Dyslexia Interventionist at Houston ISD in Houston, TX. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.
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Job Description
Develop, manage and implement dyslexia program to facilitate the needs of both 504 and special education identified dyslexic students.
Dyslexia Interventionist - Responsibilities
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Responsibilities
- Obtain information to follow local, state, and federal guidelines related to providing services to dyslexic students.
- Interpret test results to determine the remediation of reading deficits.
- Generate a computerized dyslexia report, including progress monitoring for all students served.
- Prepare required admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee meeting report forms and communications necessary to process “Dyslexia Only” ARD meetings.
- 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.
- Develop a computerized IEP of dyslexia goals and objectives used to implement services.
- Utilize the Dyslexia Program and other resources to requisition appropriate materials to meet individual students’ needs.
- Design a program to monitor dyslexic students who have entered the monitor only phase.
- Record a weekly lesson plan for each student based on their goals and objectives.
- Complete and submit dyslexia report cards to principals and parents for each six/nine week’s grade reporting periods.
- Update IEP for special education identified dyslexic students after each reporting period.
- Maintain state/local folder for each student served.
- Ensure and update the documentation of student services by submitting tracking logs and class lists to the Senior Manager, Dyslexia.
- Collaborate with school administrators, classroom teachers, parents and support personnel to communicate dyslexia procedures and progress.
- Document all contact with parents regarding the student’s status and/or progress in the program.
- Attend staff development to enhance professional skills.
- Interface with multidisciplinary personnel, community agencies, and outside district personnel.
- Other duties as assigned.
Dyslexia Interventionist - Skills
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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.