Required:

• Master’s Degree;

• Valid Texas Teacher's Certificate.

• Three (3) years Dyslexia teaching experience.

• Certified Academic Language Practitioner/Therapist Preferred:

• Degree in Education or Curriculum & Instruction.

• Experience as Dyslexia Teacher in Elementary and Secondary;

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of dyslexia and related disorders;

• Knowledge of curriculum planning, testing and evaluation;

• Knowledge of Objective-Based Curriculum System;

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;

• Experience in in-service training; and

• Experience in effecting teaching research.

Duties and Responsibilities: The role of the Program Specialist is to provide leadership in Dyslexia and related disorders, prescribing techniques and procedures to assure that the dyslexia curriculum shall be in compliance with the requirements as set forth through local and state policies and guidelines, coordinating activities with the instructional and administrative services in a manner consistent with Board Policy and consistent with statutes and standards of regulatory agencies. Must be able to supervise and monitor district-wide dyslexia curriculum/program implementation and instruction in the dyslexia lab setting, assist dyslexia teachers with needed and/or required classroom instruction and resources, mentor new dyslexia teachers, offer expertise in dyslexia instructional strategies, monitor development and implementation of appropriate and effective individual accommodation plans, and assist with campus level staff development.