Dyslexia Reading Specialist / Elementary Instructor - 25-26 School Year

Dyslexia Reading Specialist / Elementary Instructor Job Description

Job Summary: 

Under the direction and supervision of the Elementary Directors, you will be responsible for the supervision and one-on-one instruction of students with mild disabilities. This position will have a particular focus on supporting students with dyslexia and other reading-related challenges through targeted reading interventions.

Successful candidates must meet a highly qualified status in one of three ways:

• Earned an Associate Degree; or

• Earned 48 college credit hours; or

• Successfully completing a basic academic skills (ParaPro) exam within the first week of hire

Duties & Responsibilities:

The position includes, but is not limited to, the following list of representative duties:

• Provides supervision and instruction to students with special needs.
• Responsible for teaching reading groups to students with dyslexia and/or other reading challenges, using structured literacy approaches and evidence-based interventions.
• Supervise special needs students during recess and lunch.
• Provides consistent communication to the Elementary Directors regarding student progress and needs.
• Clear the way for the homeroom teacher – running copies, grading homework, etc.
• Provides guidance and support to students in a positive manner.
• May act as the homeroom teacher when the homeroom teacher is unavailable.
• Must work well under pressure and have the ability to diffuse temper tantrums.
• Assist with Carpool (morning and afternoon assignments may vary).
• Uphold the Character Development characteristics taught on a monthly basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Energetic, enthusiastic, and committed to student success
• No license required
• Able to work well in a teamwork environment, including participation in a coaching model for teaching
• Able to demonstrate good classroom management skills