Bilingual Dyslexia Assessor - PIC 37

Bilingual Dyslexia Assessor - PIC 37 Spring Independent School District SPECIAL EDUCATION SVCS - Houston, Texas Job ID: 5662562 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Apr 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Days per Year: 198 Min: $66,441 Mid: $80,049 JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Bilingual Dyslexia Assessor REPORTS TO: Coordinator-Dyslexia WAGE: Exempt PAY GRADE: AI 2 PRIMARY PURPOSE : The Bilingual Dyslexia Assessor is responsible for the assessment of intelligence, educational functioning, and pertinent sociological variables relating to students with disabilities. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement. QUALIFICATIONS : Required : Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university Valid Texas teaching certificate Trained in Corrective Reading program for Dyslexia Bilingual Preferred : Three years’ experience as a successful classroom teacher Educational Diagnostician certification or LSSP preferred SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS : Assessment and placement of students for special education. Knowledge of learning and behavior requirements of special needs students. Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES : Initiates and manages the section 504 process. Verifies the eligibility of dyslexia students. Adhere to mandates timeline. Assist with auditing of eligibility records. Maintains accurate and complete documentation of meetings including 504 paperwork. Maintain accurate and complete State eligibility records. Conduct initial evaluation and coordinate all additional assessment as appropriate. Coordinate and complete IEP. Determine readiness for termination of the dyslexia program. Provide copy of the student’s plan to parent and campus folder and state folders in a timely fashion. Collaborate with IDEA evaluation staff in the development of the Individual Educational Plans & 504 plans. Provides consultation to teachers concerning prevention and/or intervention strategies relating to learning difficulties. Helps teachers develop appropriate expectations for students. Serves as parent contact for dyslexia evaluations Provide expertise in district, state and federal laws and regulations to district campuses and staff. Participates in Professional Learning Community. Provide expertise involving appraisal diagnosis, educational planning, and other topics related to exceptional children. Serves as resource for building principals, faculty and district staff in testing, interpreting tests and placing students for Dyslexia services. Serves as a resource for regular and special education personnel. Participate in campus based RTI process. Assists in the determination, continuous evaluation, and revision of the special education program. Review initial referral paperwork for completion. Stays current with evaluation processes, including theoretical and statistical concepts of standardized tests, informal test procedures, observation techniques and competency level systems. Becomes familiar with the District’s dyslexia curriculum. Complies with all TEA Audit mandates. Attend dyslexia & assessment department meetings. Member of campus RTI team. WORKING CONDITIONS : The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, reaching/repetitive hand motions, and the ability to work with frequent interruptions. May be required to lift or position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards. Mental demands: Ability to maintain emotional control under stress; ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication. Travel within the district as required. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Position Type: Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Spring ISD Careers 16717 Ella Blvd Houston, Texas 77090-4213 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map #J-18808-Ljbffr