Job Details
| Region: | 13 |
| School District/Employer: | Orenda Education |
| District Category/Employer: | Campus, Charter/Private, |
| Position: | Teacher, |
| Assignment Level: |
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| Job Title: | DYSLEXIA INTERVENTIONIST - GEORGETOWN TEXAS -REQ#386 |
| School: | Gateway College Preparatory School |
| Campus Description: | Founded in 1995, Orenda Education currently operates five public, tuition-free charter school campuses in Central Texas with a total district enrollment of 1,900. Our mission is to create new and innovative school choice opportunities in Central Texas for families seeking an alternative to the large, more traditional public school system. Each of our campuses serves a community educational niche that differs from the large traditional school model in several ways, from the smaller school size and project based learning to integration of twenty first century learning technology in all classes. With its existing assets, infrastructure, and systems in place, the organization is poised to grow to seven campuses and a total district enrollment of 2,500 over the next several years. |
| Date Posted: | 5/24/2022 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | POSITION : DYSLEXIA INTERVENTIONIST REPORTS TO: GATEWAY COLLEGE PREP HEAD OF SCHOOL SUPERVISES: NA FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT POSITION SALARY RANGE: $49,000- $57,893 Annually WORK DAYS:187 - 2022-2023 SY LOCATION: GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, GEORGETOWN TX **Please apply online at www.orendaeducation.org under Employment Tab. POSITION SUMMARY: This position will provide students eligible for dyslexia program with an appropriate scientifically-based, structured, sequential, systematic and multi-sensory dyslexia program and provide academic intervention support and requisite progress monitoring/documentation. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Instructional Strategies Develop and implement plans to fulfill the requirements of dyslexia support and support for students experiencing difficulty in reading. Maintain accurate written documentation of student work and progress. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the needs of struggling students and students with dyslexia. Work with general education teachers and other staff to support students with dyslexia. Willingness to maintain professional knowledge and skills. Student Growth and Development Ability to evaluate student progress. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing. Be a positive role model for students and support for parents. Provide progress reports on regular and as needed basis. Program Management Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students. Assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials, including student access to audio books. Communication Establish and maintain open communication with parents, students, principals, teachers and support staff. Provide annual dyslexia parent training and on-going parent support and resources Provide professional development as needed/requested. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly. Administration Keep informed of and comply with state, district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers. Compile, maintain and file reports, records and other documents as prescribed in the Dyslexia Handbook within prescribed timeline including progress monitoring and screening. Assess students for dyslexia. Interpret assessment information. Schedule student groups. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required. Provides support to staff in use of data and progress monitoring tools/assessments to identify students areas of strength and areas for growth. Oversees data collection, including kindergarten and first grade dyslexia screenings, and progress monitoring processes. Provides training and technical assistance for teachers as needed in support of the dyslexia. Evaluate the dyslexia program on an annual basis. |
| Qualifications: | QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree from accredited university Valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements. Ability to instruct students in reading and writing and manage their behavior Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Completion of district-adopted researched-based dyslexia program training (i.e. Reading by Design) Completion of K-3 Reading Academy during the first year of hire Experience in teaching reading and writing in the regular education, special education, or bilingual classroom; experience providing dyslexia interventions preferred. |
| Salary Range: | Compensation is $49,000-$57,893 annually 187 Days |
| Benefits: | BENEFITS: Should you enroll in TRS medical, Orenda Education makes a $378 monthly contribution towards employees' premiums. Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Telehealth Basic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and Accident Insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability 403b and 457b Investment Plans Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance Legal Services |
| How To Apply: | Visit www.orendaeducation.org under careers to submit an application. REQ#386 Please attach Cover Letter, Resume and References |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Teresa Moreno |
| Email: | teresa.moreno@orendaeducation.org |
| Address: | 2951 Williams Drive |
| City: | Georgetown |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 78628 |
| Phone: | (512) 869-3020 |
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