Gravette Public Schools

Position Description

Position Title:  Dyslexia Specialist

Department:   Assigned buildings

Reports To:  Assistant Superintendent & Building Principals

Evaluated By:  Principals

JOB SUMMARY:  Assist teachers in screening each student in kindergarten through grade 2; Provide intensive intervention services to students at the Tier I and Tier II intervention levels; Collect RtI; Consult with regular teachers about reading strategies and interventions that are systematic, multisensory, and evidence-based. Conduct dyslexia evaluations; Provide direct and indirect services to students’ district wide; complete required paper work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

1. Teaches district approved curriculum based on state frameworks and standards.
2. Prepares for assigned classes, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
3. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt and differentiate the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
4. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
5. Evaluates pupils’ academic growth through teacher-made tests, standardized tests, checklists, observations, and other performance assessments; keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
6. Identifies pupil needs and develops strategies to support those needs.
7. Creates a safe and orderly classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
8. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student conduct, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
9. Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes during the instructional day and extended hours when necessary.
10. Plans and coordinates the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and volunteers.
11. Attends and participates in faculty meetings and professional development activities.
12. Collaborates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
13. Supports and participates in extra-curricular activities, such as PTO, Family Nights, sporting and cultural events, etc.
14. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to maintain a safe and orderly environment to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
15. Communicates regularly with various internal and external publics to develop and maintain a positive school/community relationship.
16. Maintains confidentiality and observes professional ethics.
17. Assist in the analysis of student data on state and local assessments.
18. Assist in the development and implementation of the building level ACSIP Plan.
19. Assist teachers in the development of remediation plans to meet individual student needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Supervises Title I teacher assistants and students.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Education.  Emphasis on teaching Reading.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  Hold a valid Arkansas teaching license. Meets requirements for Highly Qualified Teacher designation, is applicable to the teaching assignment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of teachers, administrators, staff, and general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, table, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives, the needs and abilities of students to who assigned.  Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication. Ability to analyze test data for use in making curricular decisions.  General computer skills, including internet research skills and data entry. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear and sometimes walk.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, reach, twist, and lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 100 pounds.  The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.  The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.