Part-Time 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.