Dyslexia Teacher - Texas Connections Academy

Company Summary

Texas Connections Academy @ Houston (TCAH) is a Texas Online School that offers 100% virtual instruction to public school students across Texas in grades 3-12 who are not physically present on campus during instruction. The TxVSN OLS program is authorized by Texas Education Code (TEC) Chapter 30A and administered through TEA. Connections Education, LLC is in partnership with Houston ISD to provide this high quality and rigorous virtual instruction through TCAH.

Texas Connections Academy @ Houston strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

Working from your home office in Texas, the Dyslexia Teacher will virtually manage instructional programs for students identified with dyslexia or related disorder in collaboration with the reading/language arts teachers. Through use of the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools, they will consult regularly with learning coaches and work with the students to ensure that each child successfully completes their instructional program. The Dyslexia Teacher will participate in all steps of the Dyslexia support process. They will work closely with other teachers and district professionals to ensure that the school’s Dyslexia program is successful and operating in compliance with state regulations and district guidelines. The Dyslexia Teacher will utilize technology to deliver virtual instruction.

The Dyslexia Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Manage and provide instructional guidance, virtual teaching and general strategies for a caseload of students;
• Develop, write and ensure the implementation of Dyslexia and coordinate this information with the 504 Coordinator and/or Special Education teachers;
• Evaluate tests and assessments, complete progress report and conduct parent conferences;
• Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students who have been identified with Dyslexia or related disorders, to insure that their goals are being met, and that their needs are addresses in a timely and appropriate fashion;
• Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of Dyslexia instruction as defined for the student identified with Dyslexia or related disorder;
• Provide direct services to students including services delivered through web-conferencing software, as needed;
• Participate in the school’s Student Support Team; help teachers and learning coaches develop and implement program modifications and strategies for students identified with Dyslexia;
• Assist, as needed, with the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation and procedures for the Dyslexia process;
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the school’s Learning Management System and Dyslexia and any other platforms as required by the state or district;
• Assist with administering state testing and coordinate the special adaptations that are required based on the Dyslexia documentation; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree in Education, with certification in Dyslexia and Related Disorders, Reading specialization, and/or Language Arts/English certification
  • It is requested that the Dyslexia training certificate be attached to the resume
• Valid credential in Texas; ACP candidates seeking an internship are not eligible
  • Needs to have experience in working with students with dyslexia, or have a Dyslexia Certification in Texas
• Complete a professional development course for online teaching which will meet the requirements of the TxVSN
• Experience in policy Texas Dyslexia Handbook policies and guidelines
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
• Team player track record
• Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing, state testing and school based events (may require occasional overnight travel)

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