Primary Purpose:

Identify and provide students with dyslexia with appropriate interventions; participate in 504 committees and provide classroom teachers with input on content specific instructional strategies for students with dyslexia.

Education/Certification: Dyslexia Therapist

Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned
Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
Scottish Rite Dyslexia certification or commitment to enroll and successfully complete Scottish Rite Dyslexia program required
CALT Certification preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of core academic subject assigned

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to administer norm-referenced assessment and understand the meaning of the subtest and how they relate to dyslexia

Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

3 years of experience as a teacher preferred