Dyslexia Coordinator

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses: Valid State Teaching Certificate and Dyslexia certification

Residency Requirement: 

• Must reside in Arkansas

The Dyslexia Coordinator coordinates all aspects of the school’s Dyslexia program.  The position helps develop and deliver training, mentoring and professional development to teachers, staff and learning coaches, and advises school administration on all Dyslexia policy and testing updates to help ensure legal compliance.  The position is instrumental in analyzing the most current information regarding Dyslexia learning programs and making recommendations accordingly, in helping to shape the school’s and district’s vision for its Dyslexia Program, and in projecting a positive image to the community about the school’s Dyslexia Program. 

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANYONE. 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.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Arkansas Virtual Academy (ARVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Arkansas Virtual Academy (ARVA) 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!

This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position.  This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Facilitate the planning, evaluation, and delivery of the school’s dyslexia program
• Provide dyslexia training and mentoring support to Learning Coaches, teachers and staff;
• Work with department staff to develop and provide 504/Dyslexia professional development programs;
• Ensure effective implementation of the 504/Dyslexia program including monitoring the screening, referral, and placement process for dyslexia services;
• Assume responsibility for coordinating the 504/Dyslexia program throughout the school, including coordination with other Special Programs
• Implement and maintain the school dyslexia pre-assessment intervention program;
• Maintain 504/Dyslexia student records and operating policies that ensure compliancy;
• Effectively and regularly communicate Federal, State and District 504/Dyslexia policy and state testing policy updates and guidelines to Administration with the goal of keeping school compliant with all Federal and State laws and regulations;
• Work collaboratively with the 504/Dyslexia Manager in developing school’s vision for the district’s and school’s 504/Dyslexia program;
• Continually researche 504/Dyslexia programs and provide analysis of such programs to determine possible implementation at the school;
• Communicate effectively and often with learning coaches articulating school’s mission and conducting activities that may be needed to provide the learning coach with information and training regarding 504/Dyslexia.
• Meet all team deadlines and responsibilities, listen to others and values opinions, help team leader to meet goals, welcome newcomers and promote a team atmosphere.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Bachelor's Degree AND
• 3 years directly related experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses: Valid State Teaching Certificate and Dyslexia certification. 

 OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Knowledge of 504/dyslexia diagnostic procedures, education of students with dyslexia and related disorders, human development, and learning theories.
• Knowledge and experience completing and maintaining state 504/dyslexia forms.
• Excellent organizational, communicatio