Reading Recovery Teacher job description

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* Base Calendar
* Intersession Calendar
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* Actively engage students in the learning process; plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that meet the needs of individual learners with dyslexia
* Assist classroom teachers by identifying and providing appropriate reading interventions for students who are not reading on grade level
* Provide resources and training to school staff and parents regarding dyslexia instruction and identification in the general classroom
* Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to accommodate curricula as needed for dyslexia students according to guidelines established in the 504 Individual Accommodation Plan
* Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing
* Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required
* Serve as a liaison between campus Section 504 Chairperson and district Section 504 Coordinator and Supervisor
* Assist with Section 504 compliance at assigned campuses
* Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned
* Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

* Bachelor's Degree in Education or in a directly related field
* Valid Texas teacher certificate; Dyslexia Practitioner or Therapist certification preferred
* Knowledgeable about federal and state laws and mandates regarding dyslexia student identification, placement, and instruction
* Knowledgeable about federal laws regarding students with disabilities
* Knowledgeable about district procedures regarding evaluation and identification of dyslexia
* Experience working with/teaching children with learning difference
* Ability to work independently to serve multiple campuses as assigned
* Ability to communicate effectively with teacher, parents, and administrators
* Ability to work with various kinds of technology
* Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
* Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession