Specialist-Dyslexia/504/RTI/MTSS
Job description
Reports to: Senior Director of Early Childhood and Accelerated Learning
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: AP-4
Dept./School: Early Childhood and Accelerated Learning
Date Revised: 1/2023
Terms of Employment:
11 months/ 211 days per year. Salary is at Administrative Program Pay Grade AP4 on the EISD Compensation Plan on a term or probationary contract, as applicable. Annual salary range is $66,465–79,125 based upon directly related experience.
Primary Purpose:
Direct oversight and responsibility for the effective implementation of the district Dyslexia Program. Responsible for training, monitoring, and evaluation of a continuum of services for Dyslexia, and supporting Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI) (Academic/Behavioral) in these areas. The Dyslexia Specialist fosters a climate of shared responsibility and shared commitment; supporting school communities in the implementation of evidence-based practices and programs; advocating for an integrated, Multi-Tiered System of Supports; promoting the use of collaborative planning and problem solving; modeling the use of data to drive decision making; seeking, providing, and supporting professional development opportunities; advancing meaningful parental and community involvement; and delivering comprehensive services. The Specialist provides guidance and support to students served through Section 504 as related to Dyslexia.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Master’s degree from an accredited university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate
Experience:
- Five years teaching experience
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to build relationships and capacity with campus leadership
- Ability to effectively communicate with students, parent, teachers and administrators
- Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
- Ability to coordinate support services across districts functions
- Ability to supervise, plan, and present professional learning
- Strong organizational, communication, public relations and interpersonal skills
- Experience with Dyslexia, 504, Response to RTI, and MTSS
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Provides direct oversight to the district Dyslexia Program.
- Develops goals and objectives, planning procedures and activities.
- Supports Dyslexia teachers in the implementation of approved programs.
- Guarantees that yearly Dyslexia activities occur.
- Monitors and revises District Dyslexia Plan / Handbook in accordance with the State.
- Coordinates the acquisition of support materials and equipment.
- Monitors processes to ensure compliance and adherence to federal regulations and state guidelines.
- Compiles, maintains, and reviews data as required for the educational needs of children.
- Provides training, support and monitoring of the Dyslexia referral process.
- Coordinates with the special education department to ensure testing and services align with program requirements.
- Monitors data of students identified for Dyslexia services and promotes growth among this student group.
- Monitors activities at Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier3.
- Attends meetings and trainings as required.
- Stays current in research related to topics of responsibility.
- Understands PEIMS codes and ensures that Dyslexia,504, and RTI data are appropriately captured.
- Provides support to campuses on recording information in Frontline and other district programs.
- Accesses on-going testing data to monitor students and program.
- Ensures Dyslexia and MTSS/RTI compliance and philosophical understanding fits into the district’s vision and strategic plans.
- Builds collaborative relationships with teachers, administrators, other staff, and parents and support leadership teams as they continue to support student acceleration efforts.
- Conduct campus support visits.
- Plans, implements, and coordinates professional development opportunities.
- Coordinates and collaborates with the curriculum, instruction, and assessment team regarding research-based interventions for all students.
- Coordinates and monitors services to meet students’ needs.
- Serve as a resource person in dyslexia services to all campuses.
- Assist in communicating information to parent and community members about school programs.
- Uses effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
- Compiles, maintains, and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
- Supports all district acceleration efforts including after school, extended year, HB 4545 and other efforts.
- Attendance at work is an essential job function.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
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