Dyslexia Teacher

• Location:
    East Central High School
  
   
• Date Available:
    2025-2026 School Year
  
   
• Closing Date:
    09/29/2025 / Until Filled
  
   

  EAST CENTRAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Announcement - September 19, 2025
Dyslexia Teacher
The position of a Dyslexia Teacher is available immediately at East Central ISD.  All individuals (district employees included) who are interested in this position must apply online through Frontline via the district website.The deadline for submitting an application is 4:00 pm., September 29, 2025, or until the position is filled.  

PRIMARY PURPOSE:  Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the area of reading to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the needs of dyslexic students assigned.
2. Participate in extensive training in the identification and instruction of students with dyslexia. 
3. Have a thorough knowledge of diagnostic instruments in the area of reading.
4. Assess students for dyslexia.
5. Instruct and monitor students with dyslexia.
6. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
7. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
8. Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.
9. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
10. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
11. Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
12. Attend district dyslexia meetings.
13. Provide training in characteristics of students with reading problems.
14. Serve as a literacy resource for Kinder through 3rd Grade.
15. Model quality reading instruction for campus teachers.
16. Coach teachers in instruction and assessment strategies.
17. Serve on the campus Dyslexia and Section 504 Committee.
18. Other duties as assigned.

NOTE:  Not all applicants will be interviewed.  Each applicant’s resume, application, and other available information will be considered in the screening process.  Only those persons currently meeting all minimum requirements will be screened.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education/Certificate:
Bachelor’s Degree
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements 
Bilingual certificate preferred
Reading certificate preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Three or more years teaching reading
East Central experience preferred  

EQUIPMENT USED:  Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment 

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:  Maintain emotional control under stress and frequent interruptions.  Protracted and irregular hours of work.  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.  Exposure to biological hazards. 

PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT:  2025-2026 School Year    
SALARY:  Based on 2025-2026 Classroom Teacher Salary Scale (SCE Funded)