Harmony School of Excellence is looking for a Dyslexia Teacher

Goal: Provide instructional support and/or direct instruction, as mandated by Texas law, for students with dyslexia. Provide 504 and special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Assist teachers in utilizing effective reading practices within the classroom setting. Assist in coordination of Section 504 referral process and instruction of students with dyslexia. Work in itinerant capacity as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
o Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

o Valid Texas Reading Specialist certification (preferred) o Minimum two years of experience as an ELA/Reading or Special Education teacher (preferred)

o Training in the district’s dyslexia program (preferred)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools. o Models and instills a love of learning o Provides instructional services to those students who have been identified for dyslexia services o Implements the district dyslexia intervention program o Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s) assigned in with the school standards, curriculum, and student needs o Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning. o Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students. o Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment. o Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction. o Keeps accurate and complete records including Accommodation Plans, Service Logs, Student Monitoring documents for identified dyslexia students as required o Assists in evaluating students who have been referred to the dyslexia program for testing and provides periodic evaluation and exit consideration from the dyslexia program o Participates with teachers, parent(s), and campus administrators in determining qualification for Section 504 or SPED dyslexia services o Works with campus coordinator to maintain compliance with Section 504. o Understands and explains Section 504 law/procedures, test results and information to parents and teachers as necessary o Coordinates services with other involved school personnel in planning and providing joint instruction for students o Collaborates with parents, teachers and other relevant staff members in developing and implementing interventions o Assumes responsibility for instructional materials and equipment inventoried to the assigned school o Attends district and campus meetings involving reading programs and programs for students with dyslexia o Attends training in methods and strategies that improve general reading and dyslexia instruction o Assists in documenting student progress and monitoring students in the dyslexia program o Provides staff development to campus personnel on dyslexia/reading issues o Provides assistance to classroom teachers by helping them identify appropriate strategies on the delivery of regular classroom reading instructions to identified students o Implements, both by instruction and action, Harmony’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives o Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school o Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom. o Attends department, school, district and parent meetings. o Participates in district and campus staff development and serves on staff committees. o Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues. o Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations. o Prepares required reports on students and activities o Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities o Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments. o Takes daily attendance

o Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs o Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members. o Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities. o Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
o Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
o Position is in classroom setting and requires intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.
o Moderate travel is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: One location

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