Dyslexia Specialist

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses:

• Teacher Certification-with training in a Dyslexia Direct Instruction Program
• English Language Learner (ELL) Certification

Residency Requirements: This position is virtual and strongly prefer residents of Texas. May consider residents of surrounding states (NM, OK, AR or LA). This position could include travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school.

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: The salary for this position is around $54K

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANYONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 Texas partner schools, (TXSS). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Stride K12 Texas partner schools, (TXSS) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

The Dyslexia Specialist supports students in meeting their goals, ensures provision of appropriate accommodation and modifications according to the Individual Dyslexia Plans for the student, and manages the overall learning process for students with Dyslexia eligibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Instructional

• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure they are implementing the students 504 Plan and/or IEP; (as needed)
• Provide input development and implementation of 504 Plans and/or IEP on attainment of academic standards defined by the state;
• Evaluate and review student progress on a regular basis and annually;
• Attend 504/IEP meetings timely and according to applicable protocols;
• Input student data in appropriate systems and maintain other student records as needed in a compliant manner;
• Assign students to dyslexia teachers’ caseloads;
• Participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, professional development (virtual and face-to-face) and school committees;
• Conduct PEIMS audits/verifications in all our systems on a regular basis;
• Ensure 504/ARD Meeting coverage distribution. (as needed);
• Participate in all Family and Team Engagement projects;

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or similar area of study AND
• Four (4) years of related work experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of applicable sections of the state education laws and other pertinent regulations;
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing;
• Demonstrates the use of good judgment in decision-making;
• Great organizational and time management skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook as well as Internet research methods and report writing techniques; utilizes computer software associated with curriculum;
• Ability to travel 20% time for work including meetings, testing and professional development;
• Ability to clear required background check including obtain fingerprint clearance where applicable

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with proposed age group
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
• Experience working in a virtual environment
• Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or in a brick and mortar environment
• Experience with Blackboard Collaborative or other online platforms

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is virtual and strongly prefer residents of Texas. May consider residents of surrounding states (NM, OK, AR or LA). This position could include travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school

The Dyslexia Specialist doesn’t teach students. This position is more of a leadership position. This person will work across all four schools. The Dyslexia Department serves 3,329 students across all four schools. Our Dyslexia Leadership work together to serve all our students. There are 5 members of the leadership team. We serve 3,329 students. The ratio is 1:665

The dyslexia specialist is not a teaching position.

Job Type

Regular

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.