Hybrid DYSLEXIA TEACHER at Lubbock-Cooper ISD

Job Title:  District Dyslexia Teacher                                                                                               
Reports to:  Executive Director of Curriclum and Instruction and Coordinator of Dyslexia 
Term: 187/EXEMPT                                                         
School: Assigned Campus                                                                                              

 

Primary Purpose

Teach Take Flight and other dyslexia programs identified by the district. Apply knowledge of federal, state, and district procedures for students with dyslexia. Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure the success of all students. 

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Certified Academic Language Therapist or Certfied Academic Language Practitioner - must be in progress if not completed

Knowledge and Skills

• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
• Knowledge of dyslexia and related disorders
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience

• Successful teaching experience in the area assigned
• Demonstrate success in using digital tools and resources
• Demonstrate success working with peers or other adults
• Demonstrate capacity to be self-directed, organized, and collaborative with all staff members
• Use of Skyward, eduphoria! School Objects, iOS, Mac OS, email and file storage systems, and learning management systems (Google Drive, Google Classroom, etc.) preferred

Specialized Training 

• Certified Academic Language Therapist or Certified Academic Language Practitioner
• Attend dyslexia training at the Region 17 ESC
• Success Ed for 504
• Other training as assigned

Major Responsibilities and Duties

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

Teaching

1. Teach the Take Flight program and/or other approved curriculum on assigned campus(es)
2. Plan effective lessons utilizing designated curriculum
3. Progress monitor students to ensure growth

Assessment

1. Utilize the dyslexia screener as assigned
2. Collect informal or anecdotal data concerning students from teachers and administrators
3.  Collaborate with 504 and ARD committees

Reporting

1. Create, scan and file dyslexia documentation
2. Collect data from previous schools
3. Progress monitor students identified with dyslexia

 Other Duties

1. Work collaboratively with other departments including, but not limited to, Curriculum & Instruction and Special Education on special projects
2. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education, & local board policy
3. Exhibit positive, professional attitude, attire, and communication at all times
4. Report to work on time daily and follow District attendance policies (Skyward Reporting)
5. Other duties as assigned by Coordinator or Director