Dyslexia Services Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Summit Therapy is a locally-owned, therapist-owned speech and OT outpatient clinic with locations in Frisco and McKinney, TX.

We are looking for a warm, caring, dedicated teacher for children and adolescents with dyslexia to serve our community 3-4 afternoons per week. This position is a leadership position for our flagship location (McKinney). 

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience with dyslexia testing and teaching.  Experience in establishing a program is a plus. Currently offered at part-time (after school), this position has the potential to be full-time. 

The job duties for this position include: 

Provide community members with dyslexia and other related learning difficulties with appropriate learning
activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional,
physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function
successfully in society.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Certified PDAS Appraiser (Preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Excellent teaching skills
Knowledge of assigned curriculum (grades K-12 TEKS), State assessment objectives, and best
practices for instruction
Knowledge of Academic goal setting process and implementation
Demonstrate ability to manage student’s academic needs and behavior
Strong organizational, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills

Experience
Successful experience as a dyslexia designee preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Evaluate and provide dyslexia services and implement an intervention
plan for students in need of dyslexia services.
2. Prepare and maintain records and reports.
3. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and
equipment as determined by the needs of the assigned students with dyslexia and other related
learning difficulties.
4. Implement instructional/behavioral plan for assigned students
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5. Provide feedback and collaborate with personnel and/or parents to coordinate the delivery
of services to students with dyslexia and other related learning difficulties.
6. Conduct ongoing formal and informal assessments of students with dyslexia and other related
learning difficulties.
7. Analyze assessment data and make recommendations for improvement based on results.
8. Participate in the annual review of students with dyslexia and other related learning difficulties with clinic and school personnel and parents to review progress.
9. Participate in team meetings as necessary.
10. Create an environment conducive to student learning.
11. Maintain a professional working relationship with colleagues, students, and supervisors.
12. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
13. Develop and maintain professional competence through professional growth activities based on
recent research and current trends in education.
14. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents
required.
15. Maintain a weekly log to reflect actual activities and time spent on each.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None yet
Equipment Used:
PC computer and related technology.

Working Conditions:
Repetitive hand motions and prolonged use of computer. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other clinical equipment.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties,
requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is
not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of
employment. Summit Therapy may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position
itself) at any time as it deems advisable.  Summit Therapy is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).