Position Type:
High School Teaching/ESL
Date Posted:
4/2/2024
Location:
Alba-Golden Elementary FOR THE 2024-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for assignment
• Dyslexia Specialist Training and/or Certification
• Trained in the use of instructional strategies that utilize the components specified in the state Dyslexia Handbook
• Experience using multi-sensory teaching techniques
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience in English/Language Arts or Reading Texas Teacher certification
• Special Knowledge/Skills Extensive knowledge and experience working with students who have reading difficulties
• Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate
• The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
Responsibilities
• Major Responsibilities and Duties Identify dyslexic students by administering and interpreting diagnostic tests; providing services to dyslexia students, and serve as ESL Coordinator for district
• Apply knowledge of federal, state, and district procedures concerning dyslexia
• Instruct and evaluate students with dyslexia in any phase of the program
• Provide assistance to teachers in English/Language Arts and Reading instruction as well as RtI at all TIERED 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
• Provide instructional support and/or direct instruction, as mandated by Texas law, for students with dyslexia
• Provide identified 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 with intervention in other identified areas to include Math
• Work intensively with students identified with dyslexia using a state approved curriculum as well as with students identified with reading difficulties in order for the students to read on grade level
• Implement the procedures in the state Dyslexia Handbook
• Administer assessments and present results for the purpose of progress monitoring of students with dyslexia and/or reading difficulties
• Participate in 504 and/or ARD meetings related to students previously assessed or under review
• Collaborate with principals and other intervention specialists to develop individualized intervention plans for students
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
For information rergarding salary and benefits please contact
Jade Bowden, HR Coordinator
903-768-2472 X 1102
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