Dyslexia Interventionist - LeadThe Dyslexia Interventionist - Lead supports the district dyslexia program by providing instructional leadership, coaching, and program oversight. This role ensures high-quality implementation of evidence-based dyslexia interventions, supports accurate identification of students with characteristics of dyslexia, and delivers districtwide training for dyslexia interventionists, campus staff, and parents. The Dyslexia Interventionist - Lead mentors interventionists through modeling, feedback, and ongoing professional learning to promote consistent, effective instructional practices.
Qualifications
Education / Certification:- Valid Texas teacher certification
- Special Education certification required
- Training in dyslexia and related disorders
- Minimum of three years teaching experience
- Training in individualized, intensive, multisensory, phonetic instructional methods specific to dyslexia
- Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) preferred Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Strong knowledge of common signs and characteristics of dyslexia
- Ability to administer and interpret dyslexia identification assessments
- Knowledge of district dyslexia program requirements and state dyslexia laws
- Ability to train teachers and staff in dyslexia intervention programs
- Ability to collaborate effectively with principals, teachers, students, parents, and community stakeholders
- Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Experience:- Experience delivering evidence based dyslexia intervention
- Experience administering and analyzing district reading assessments
Major Responsibilities and Duties:- Deliver and model structured literacy instruction aligned with state dyslexia laws and the Science of Reading.
- Monitor and support implementation of the Multisensory Teaching Approach (MTA) and other district approved dyslexia programs
- Provide coaching and actionable feedback to dyslexia interventionists to improve instructional quality
- Model effective dyslexia intervention lessons on campuses as needed
- Provide districtwide professional development aligned to program needs
- Train dyslexia interventionists, campus staff, and parents on dyslexia characteristics, interventions, and progress monitoring
- Collaborate with district departments to ensure cohesive literacy support
- Participate in district data reviews and support interventionists in analyzing student progress
- Provide feedback to Dyslexia Interventionist to accelerate student achievement
- Participate in data review and analysis of data pertaining to dyslexia students
- Complete other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities: NoneMental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
- Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
- Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
- Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
- Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; District-wide and state travel
- Regular interaction for students, staff, and families: Fast-paced instructional and coaching environment
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; Must be able to maintain a high level of concentration and control emotional stress in the current work environment.
Other: Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures; Other duties as assigned
