Texas, 504/Dyslexia Specialist (TXSS) at K12 Services in Dallas, Texas

Job Description:

WHO ARE WE? About us K12 Produces Results thinkTANK12

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 Texas partner schools. We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Stride K12 Texas partner schools is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

The 504/Dyslexia Specialist supports students in meeting their goals, ensures provision of appropriate accommodations and modifications according to the Individual 504/Dyslexia Plans for the student, and manages the overall learning process for students with 504/Dyslexia eligibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Instructional

• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure they are implementing the 504 Plan recommendations for success of students;


• Oversee development and implementation of 504 Plans on attainment of academic standards defined by the state;


• Collaborate with students/learning coaches on implementation of 504 plans;


• Evaluate and review student progress on a regular basis and annually;


• Facilitate 504 meetings timely and according to applicable protocols;


• Facilitate the revision of the 504 Plan goals as necessary and maintain 504 files, ensuring they are compliant with local and state regulations;


• Input student data in appropriate systems and maintain other student records as needed in a compliant manner;


• Participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, professional development (virtual and face-to-face) and school committees;

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or similar area of study AND


• Four (4) years of related work experience OR


• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses:

• Teacher Certification-Specialization in 504/Dyslexia


• English Language Learner (ELL) Certification

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of applicable sections of the state education laws and other pertinent regulations;


• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing;


• Demonstrates the use of good judgment in decision-making;


• Great organizational and time management skills;


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook as well as Internet research methods and report writing techniques; utilizes computer software associated with curriculum;


• Ability to travel 20% time for work including meetings, testing and professional development;


• Ability to clear required background check including obtain fingerprint clearance where applicable

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with proposed age group


• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology


• Experience working in a virtual environment


• Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or in a brick and mortar environment


• Experience with Blackboard Collaborative or other online platforms

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a home-based position. Must live in Texas.

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.  All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. 

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Teacher - State Certified

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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