National Dyslexia Coach
Special Programs
Role Mission: The National Dyslexia Coach will oversee Special Programs Dyslexia Programming for IDEA Public Schools to ensure maximum student achievement for our students identified as dyslexic. The National Dyslexia Coach will directly manage compliance and instruction for dyslexia programing. She will train, develop and manage regional special programs personnel across Texas to remain in compliance with all Texas Dyslexia state requirements. She will build collaborative business partnerships between national support personnel and all regional special programs directors, leads and coaches to ensure IDEA’s special programs dyslexia model is being implemented. Additionally, she will create, develop and create systems of accountability for Dyslexia initiatives across the organization.
Location:
This is a full-time hybrid (remote/onsite) position based in Texas with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.
Travel Expectations:
Less than 10% at the busiest times of the year outside of region travel and 25% within region travel
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities
Essential Duties:
Act as a strategic thought partner, confidante, and sounding board for the Director of Special Programs Instruction and for leaders within the VP of Special Programs line of management, including Managing Directors/Directors, as well as other National and Regional Special Programs compliance and instructional roles in the organization.Coordinate and interact with other National Departments to strategize, develop products, create implementation processes and trainings to develop senior, regional and campus leaders as well as teachers across the organization in the area of dyslexiaDesign, develop and implement dyslexia systems of organization for repeated procedures, including setting responsibilities, coordinating functions among special programs department and providing accountability for adherenceCoordinate, develop and communicate in collaboration with the Assessment team an appropriate plan to all stakeholders to ensure Kinder and First grade students Dyslexia Screening Assessment, implementation and reporting are in adherence to state guidelinesDevelop, communicate and implement a process for staff to become Certified Academic Language PractitionersDevelop and design high quality training for School Psychologists and Ed Diags in developing most up to date evaluation practices for dyslexiaCoordinate with SIS and Special Education Administrator to ensure accurate state reporting and coding for students with DyslexiaDirect, plan and develop training for mandatory dyslexia compliance and instructional training for any staff required in TexasCommunication with a variety of audiences external and internal within variety of contexts, including but not limited to dyslexia progress toward goals, dyslexia priorities, resources and training requirements in the state of Texa Prepare and/or contribute to the preparation of reports, proposals, briefings, presentations, and responses on functional or organizational Special Programs dyslexia data/outcomesCoordinate and interact with the Business Office and Business Partners to prepare and plan the budget and spending of dyslexia funds
What You Bring – Competencies
Knowledge and Skills:
IDEA 2004 laws and regulations- Job requires a high level of understanding of Special Education laws and regulationsSection 504 laws and regulations- Job requires a high level of understanding of Section 504 laws and regulationsDyslexia Handbook Policy- Job requires a high level of understanding of Dyslexia law and regulations across four states (Texas, Louisiana, Florida and Ohio)Emotional Intelligence- Job requires a high level of emotional intelligence for interacting with the VP and colleaguesIntegrity — Job requires being honest and ethicalInitiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities, challenges, and share opinions and direction without hesitation Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situationsDependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligationsAchievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering task Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things doneSelf-Control — Job requires maintaining composure and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in difficult situationsAttention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasksDependability/Consistency- Job requires timely delivery on all commitments.Anticipatory- Job requires thinking ahead and preparing for likely next steps or outcomesProven experience translating data and metrics to actionDemonstrable experience managing high-profile projectsRobust written and verbal communication portfolioMust have demonstrated experience in strategy, analysis, project management, and interacting/influencing leaders
Required experience:
Bachelor’s Degree requiredCertified Academic Language Therapist or Licensure as a Dyslexia Therapist Certification as an Educational Diagnostician or Licensure as a School PsychologyA minimum of 5 years of experience with students with DyslexiaTechnology: High level of proficiency with Office 365 suite
Preferred experience:
Master’s Degree preferred
Physical Requirements:
Sitting for extended periods of time Lifting items weighing 20 lbs. or lessSedentary office environmentOccasional exposure to outside elements
What We Offer:
Compensation & Benefits:
Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $81,800 and $95,800, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.
* IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
Application process:
Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
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