Job Title: Dyslexia Coordinator / ARD Facilitator Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional
Reports to: Special Education Director Date Revised: 3/14/2024
Dept./School: Special Education
Contract Days: 192 days annually
Primary Purpose:
The Dyslexia Coordinator/ARD Facilitator will facilitate the planning and implementation of the district dyslexia program by: ensuring proper screening, testing, and identification of students with dyslexia; overseeing the effectiveness of the district dyslexia program; providing training to dyslexia instruction providers and classroom teachers; developing, monitoring, and reporting IEP goals for students with dyslexia; monitoring and facilitating the transition of students with dyslexia between district campuses; and supporting the special education department with the facilitation of ARD meetings. The Dyslexia Coordinator/ARD Facilitator will report to the Special Education Director.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Special Education Certification
Diagnostician Certification
Master’s degree from accredited university preferred
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of dyslexia and intervention practices
Reading by Design program training preferred
Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
5 years teaching experience in dyslexia instruction preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Staff Development
- Provide training to teachers, dyslexia service providers, and other appropriate district staff on dyslexia best practices.
- Ensure required annual dyslexia training is completed by staff and maintain all necessary records.
- Facilitate the training of dyslexia service providers in the district dyslexia program.
- Serve as a resource in identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve student achievement.
Instructional and Program Coordination
- Facilitate the processes for screening, testing, and identification of students with dyslexia.
- Assist in the collection of data, especially qualitative data, as part of the multidisciplinary team completing a Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE) which includes a dyslexia evaluation for students referred for testing.
- Aid in developing individualized education plans for students with dyslexia and assist with their successful implementation.
- Assist dyslexia service providers with program implementation and record keeping.
- Facilitate the successful transition of students with dyslexia between campuses.
- Provide monitoring support to dyslexia students who are not currently receiving direct dyslexia instruction as outlined in IEPs and 504 plans.
- Provide instruction to students with dyslexia in the district’s identified specialized instruction program when necessary.
- Facilitate all ARDs for students in special education with dyslexia to ensure that all required components are appropriately addressed and documented, including reviews of existing evaluation data.
- Provide feedback for and serve in 504 meetings for students with dyslexia as necessary.
- Maintain systematic communication between special and general education personnel and dyslexia service providers with respect to ARD and 504 meetings and decisions, IEPs, student accommodations, and instructional concerns and progress.
- Maintain all records related to the district dyslexia program.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the district dyslexia program and make recommendations related to its continuous improvement.
- Debrief with Special Education Director and campus instructional leaders as appropriate about possible actions that could be taken to improve dyslexia program instruction and implementation.
- Facilitate, along with the Special Education Director, dyslexia team meetings to improve program communication and effectiveness.
Leadership
- Provide progress and interim reports as required.
- Train teachers in critical components of dyslexia instruction.
Other
- Aid the Special Education Department in the facilitation of ARD meetings.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Perform other tasks as may be assigned by supervisor(s).
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional lifting and carrying (less than 50 pounds)
Environment: Work inside; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress