This Opportunity is for a Dyslexia Therapist with a work location in Hattiesburg, MS.

TITLE: DYSLEXIA THERAPIST 

QUALIFICATIONS:  
1. Master’s Degree with training in an Orton-Gillingham based Dyslexia Therapy Training program (accredited by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
2. Strong background in reading (preferred) 
3. Four years of teaching experience at more than one grade level (preferred) 
4. Evidence of strong written communication and presentation skills 
5. Experience in providing professional development 
6. Experience in working with students who have characteristics of dyslexia and/or a formative ruling of Dyslexia 
7. Appropriate Educator License 203 Endorsement 
8. Knowledge in the use of an Orton-Gillingham based instructional program 
9. National certification as a Certified Academic Language Therapist (preferred) 

SUPERVISES:   N/A

REPORTS TO:  Director of Curriculum and Instruction 

JOB GOAL: To lead district efforts in identifying students who qualify for dyslexia intervention services and to assist schools in making programming decisions that meet the student’s needs. To provide ongoing training and support to staff members who provide dyslexia intervention to students qualifying for services. To train staff of effective instructional strategies for students who show characteristics of dyslexia or may have a formative ruling of dyslexia. To inform, train, and counsel parents of students who show characteristics of dyslexia or may have a formative ruling of dyslexia. 

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including, but are not limited to:  

1. Instruct assigned students with characteristics /diagnosis of Dyslexia 
2. Create lesson plans based on the analysis of instructional data to accelerate student learning 
3. Oversee the administration /scoring of yearly required Universal Screeners for grades K-2 
4. Ensure the district follows American College Testing (ACT) 1268 
5. Oversee the administration /scoring of Screening for students in grades 2-12 as necessary  
6. Assist schools in Universal Screening scores’ interpretation 
7. Assist school RTI committees in making program decisions for students who show characteristics of dyslexia and students who have gaps in literacy skills 
8. Ensure the district is in compliance with House Bill 1046, that all students are administered a State Board Approved Dyslexia Screener in the Spring of Kindergarten and the Fall of First grade, and the data is submitted to the appropriate personnel at the Mississippi Department of Education 
9. Assist schools in determining when students should be considered for a Dyslexia Screener 
10. Administer and score Dyslexia Screeners, providing a written report of the Dyslexia Screening results and recommendations. Meet with the parents and school officials regarding the recommendations of the report 
11. Review Dyslexia Assessments completed by outside agencies and determine if further testing is warranted. Meet with the parent and school officials regarding the district’s programming recommendations 
12. Administer and score the assessments necessary for Comprehensive Dyslexia Evaluation when warranted and provide written reports of results and recommendations 
13. Meet with parents and school officials regarding recommendations of the report 
14. Provide ongoing training for staff who provide dyslexia intervention to qualifying students  
15. Provide ongoing training of effective literacy programs and instructional strategies to various staff members 
16. Provide support, information, and ongoing training for parents 
17. Attend school-related functions (e.g., PTA) outside the instructional day 
18. Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance  
19. Support the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan 
20. Perform other duties assigned by supervisor  

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees

EVALUATION: Annually

Job #647790