Dyslexia Specialist Pool (26-27 SY)- Special Education

IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
DYSLEXIA SPECIALIST
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Dyslexia Specialist
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Dyslexia Coordinator
PAY GRADE: Teacher Schedule
WORK CALENDAR: 187 Days +8
FUNDING SOURCE: Dyslexia Allotment
DEPARTMENT: Special Education
DATE REVISED: February 2026
PRIMARY PURPOSE: The dyslexia specialist will assist the coordinator in the overall
improvement of the district dyslexia program by coaching and
mentoring dyslexia interventionists and specialists, developing and
supporting the instructional program and delivery of services, and
ensuring full compliance of local, state, and federal mandates.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Certification:

? Bachelor’s Degree
? Valid Texas Teaching Certificate
? Certified Academic Language Therapist or Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (preferred)
? Special Education Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

? Knowledge of dyslexia and related disorders
? Knowledge of dyslexia therapy programs and best practices for remediation of reading
difficulties/disabilities
? Knowledge of local, state, and federal guidelines and mandates for dyslexia and related
disorders
? Experience administering and interpreting assessments used for dyslexia evaluation
? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
? Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks within a complex and compliance driven
service department

Minimum Experience:
? Three (3) years of successful classroom experience
? Three (3) years of experience as a dyslexia interventionist/specialist/therapist

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Serve as instructional coach and mentor to dyslexia interventionists and specialists.
• Visit dyslexia interventionists and specialists regularly to observe instruction and review
• compliance records, and provide timely feedback on observations of strengths and
• opportunities for growth.
• Lead development and implementation of district-adopted dyslexia curriculum(s).
• Assist with planning and leading the district dyslexia leadership team and department
• meetings.
• Support with the selection of instructional materials/resources and the selection of
• intervention and remediation techniques/programs.
• Lead and develop professional development opportunities for dyslexia interventionists,
• classroom teachers, and other educators within the district.
• Attend regional professional development opportunities and leadership meetings to stay
• abreast of compliance updates and learn new information and ideas to improve services
• offered in the district.
• Participate in data analysis discussions with the department leadership team to identify
• additional areas of focus to improve student outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with campus administration teams as needed to address concerns,
• support campus interventionists, and ensure compliance with state and federal mandates.
• Work collaboratively with the dyslexia evaluation team to ensure alignment of evaluations
• and services.
• Work collaboratively within the department and with other district departments as needed.
• Support with operational management and logistics within the department (scheduling of
• services, 504/ARD meetings, curriculum design and inventory management, compliance
• records, etc).
• Assist with dyslexia evaluations (as needed to ensure compliance with timelines).
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Must maintain emotional control and
exercise reasoning and problem-solving skills while under stress. Must demonstrate ability to
communicate effectively (verbal and written). Should be able to interpret procedures and analyze
data for decision-making. Frequent in-district and occasional in-state or national travel. Occasional
prolonged and irregular hours.
Safety: Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District
policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective
equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidents immediately to the supervisor, and being
proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

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The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed in this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
This is an in-person position. Work from home is not allowed unless approved by the
Superintendent.