Primary Purpose:

Coordinate the dyslexia program for the district. Provide support to students, parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators in the identification, evaluation, and development of individualized plans designed to support students in need of intervention.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university.
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of state and federal laws for educating students with disabilities
Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
Ability to communicate effectively with parents and staff
Ability to implement policies and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:
3 years of experience teaching or providing counseling services to children with special needs

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Management
1.           Work cooperatively with directors, campus principals and other PDIs in developing and implementing dyslexia program.
2.           Consult with and assist campus-based administrators, professionals, teachers, and parents to meet the educational needs of students eligible for dyslexia services.
3.           Assist campus teams in writing IEP and 504 plans that allow student access to the full range of educational and co-curricular opportunities that are available to all other eligible students in the district. Evaluate the necessity for specific accommodations.
4.           Ensure campus teams monitor and review IEP and 504 plans at least once per school year.
5.           Promote, coordinate, and disseminate communication among staff, teachers, students, and the community regarding the prevention of discrimination based on disability, as appropriate. 
Consultation
6.           Assist campuses in the development, implementation, and/or participation in professional development of instructional methodologies that allow curriculum accommodations and differentiated instruction based on student learning needs resulting from dyslexia.
7.            Plan and conduct parent meetings. Consult with parents, administrators, counselors, teachers, community agencies, and other relevant individuals regarding dyslexia students.
Budget and Inventory
8.            Participate in development, preparation, and administration of budget for supplies and equipment and ensure that the program is cost-effective and that funds are managed wisely.
9.         Assist with the selection and purchase of supplemental equipment and supplies for the program.
10.         Participate in grant-writing activities to obtain program funding.
Policy, Reports, and Law
11.        Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required. Ensure that accurate dyslexia screening data is reported through PEIMS. Ensure all appropriate documentation is provided to the parents of the district concerning dyslexia mandated by federal and state law.
12.        Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy.
13.        Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None