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Young World Physical Education lists this 2026 - 2027 Dyslexia Specialist opportunity in killeen, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Starting Date: Jul 22, 2026
Job Description
Third Future Schools is looking for a full-time Dyslexia Specialist at Manor Killeen Middle School, in Killeen, TX.
Provide students identified with dyslexia and other related learning difficulties an individualized, intensive, multisensory, phonetic instructional program that includes a variety of writing, spelling, and reading components. Provide students the opportunity to make significant gains in reading and developI bcompetencies and skills to function successfully in society. Note: this is a full-time Position.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for assignment
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of reading, writing, and spelling instructional strategies
Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individualized Education
Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
Ability to assess students for dyslexia
Ability to analyze, interpret, and use student data
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies:
1. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop an IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
2. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
3. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
4. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed for students identified with dyslexia according to IEP or 504 guidelines.
5. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
6. Participate in ARD Committee and 504 planning meetings.
7. Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.
Student Growth and Development:
1. Conduct assessments and ongoing progress monitoring of student achievement and use results to plan instructional activities.
2. Consult district and outside resource individuals regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
Classroom Management and Organization
1. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
2. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Other
1. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
2. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for dyslexia specialists.
3. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
4. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
5. Follow safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $70,000 to $70,000 Per Year
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
HR Department
Network (Colorado)
Aurora, Colorado 80011
Email:
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Worksite address
killeen, TX, 76542, US
Who can apply
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