Reports to:                       Principal

Duty Day:                         187 Days

Wage/Hour Status:          Exempt

Pay Grade:                        I00 (Pay Based on Years of Experience - Teacher Hiring                                              Schedule)

Date Revised:                    03/2024

You just might be the person we are looking for if you have:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university, Masters preferred.

Valid Texas teaching certificate

One of the following is required: Special Education Certificate, Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (LDT), or Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)

Reading specialization, preferred

Training in Dyslexia Intervention Program, preferred    

Four plus years of experience teaching reading, preferred      

The mission of this role:

Provide dyslexia intervention to identified students and conduct dyslexia assessments. Communicate with campus staff, district special education staff, and parents/guardians on information pertaining to student needs.

What success looks like for this role:

(In addition to Teacher Job Description)

• Deliver evidenced based dyslexia program with fidelity to eligible students.
• Collaborate with regular education teachers and special education staff to develop PLAAFP and annual goals/objectives for IEPs and to assist in providing an appropriate education for eligible dyslexia or related disorders students.
• Participate in MTSS, Section 504, and ARD committees to collaboratively make decisions about dyslexia.
• Administer and interpret comprehensive dyslexia assessments.
• Attend on-going staff development in the area of dyslexia and related disorders as appropriate.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Collect, maintain, and report data related to student progress.
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and IEPs.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, parents, and students.
• Ability to communicate the evidenced based dyslexia program and student progress to parents.
• Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible, including student confidentiality.
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
• Ability to adhere to local, state and federal guidelines in the delivery of service to eligible students.
• SHARS duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, copier, printer, laminator, Adaptive equipment, assistive technology including voice output devices, and technology teaching tools (i.e, SMART Board)

Potential leadership opportunities in this role:

• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) and student teacher(s)
• Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy

Why work for Katy ISD?

• Overall A rating from the Texas Education Agency
• Forbes rating – one of the best employers in the state of Texas
• Niche rating – top school district in the Houston area
• World-class professional development and training opportunities to grow our network of confident and innovative teachers
• Inclusive work environment where collaboration and teamwork are embedded in the culture and diversity is highly valued
• Competitive pay for teachers
• Advanced degree stipend for Master’s or Doctorate degree
• Additional stipends for certain positions such as coaching, fine arts, bilingual, and some special education positions
• Teacher Incentive Allotment provides additional pay for Recognized, Exemplary, and Master teachers in designated classroom teaching positions
• Employee benefits include RediMD Telemedicine and EAP for mental healthcare
• Positive work-life balance

Workplace operational environment to include:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposed to biological hazards.

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.