Dyslexia Compliance & Intervention Specialist

Part-Time Dyslexia Compliance & Intervention Specialist

Department: Special Education / Dyslexia Services

Reports To: District Special Education/Dyslexia Leadership

Employment Status: Part-Time

Funding Source: Dyslexia/Special Education Funding, as applicable Primary Purpose 

The Dyslexia Compliance & Intervention Specialist supports district implementation of dyslexia identification, Child Find, reporting, ARD/IEP requirements, and student intervention. The specialist analyzes student assessment and progress-monitoring data to identify specific reading skill deficits and provides targeted, student-centered intervention based on individual student needs.

This position collaborates with campus and district personnel to promote accurate dyslexia documentation, appropriate identification and referral practices, compliant ARD/IEP processes, and effective reading intervention. 

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate or appropriate certification
• Knowledge of special education processes, including Child Find, ARD/IEP procedures, and progress monitoring
• Ability to analyze student assessment data and use results to guide instruction
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills 

Preferred:

• Knowledge of dyslexia, reading development, and evidence-based reading intervention
• Experience providing dyslexia or structured literacy intervention
• Experience participating in ARD/IEP meetings
• Experience with MTSS and special education processes 

Major Responsibilities

• Support district and campus Child Find responsibilities for students demonstrating characteristics of dyslexia or persistent reading difficulties.
• Review screening, intervention, progress-monitoring, and evaluation data to assist teams in identifying students who may require additional intervention or consideration for special education evaluation.
• Support accurate dyslexia identification, documentation, coding, and reporting compliance.
• Review dyslexia records and assist campuses in correcting identified documentation or reporting concerns.
• Attend assigned ARD/IEP meetings as the dyslexia representative/designee and provide information regarding dyslexia identification, student needs, intervention, accommodations, goals, and progress.
• Review and analyze data from district assessments, universal screeners, classroom performance, progress monitoring, and other district-approved assessments.
• Identify specific reading skill gaps, including phonological awareness, phonics, decoding, word recognition, fluency, vocabulary, spelling, and comprehension.
• Provide targeted, student-centered reading intervention based on individual assessment results and documented areas of need.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of intervention services, targeted skills, student progress, and response to intervention. ? Adjust intervention focus and intensity based on ongoing student performance and progress-monitoring data.
• Collaborate with campus administrators, teachers, dyslexia specialists, special education staff, evaluation personnel, MTSS teams, and district leadership.
• Assist with dyslexia compliance reviews, data validation, and preparation for district or state monitoring activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and comply with district, state, and federal requirements.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of dyslexia and evidence-based reading instruction
• Understanding of Child Find and special education requirements
• Ability to interpret reading assessment and progress-monitoring data
• Ability to translate assessment results into targeted instructional plans
• Knowledge of ARD/IEP processes and documentation
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across campuses

Salary Range: $30,000-$32,000

Working Conditions

Part-time position requiring flexibility to participate in scheduled ARD meetings, student intervention sessions, data reviews, campus consultations, and compliance activities. Services may be provided in person and/or virtually based on district needs.