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.