[Hiring] Special Education Teacher, Dyslexia Support @Stellar Virtual

Role Description

The Dyslexia Support Teacher for Special Education is responsible for supporting the dyslexia coordinator, dyslexia specialist, and campus staff in their efforts to prepare students for Academic Success within the virtual classroom for all Texas-based online courses.

• Support the dyslexia specialist in providing services and communication to families.
• Collaborate with staff and parents to discuss students who are experiencing difficulties in the classroom and recommend an intervention plan for students in need of dyslexia services.
• Participate in ARD meetings for students with dyslexia, providing progress and insight.
• Facilitate the dyslexia intervention program and analyze student progress.
• Prepare and maintain students’ records and reports.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment as determined by the needs of the assigned students with dyslexia.
• Analyze assessment data and make recommendations for improvement based on results.
• Participate in the annual review of students with dyslexia and other related learning difficulties with school personnel and parents to review progress.
• Participate in the MTSS meetings and process, providing student and staff support as well as communication with families.
• Create an environment conducive to student learning.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with principals, colleagues, students, and supervisors.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Develop and maintain professional competence through professional growth activities based on recent research and current trends in education.
• Provide additional student or faculty support as directed by the Instructional Supervisor.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years teaching experience.
• A minimum of 2 years experience delivering dyslexia interventions.
• In-depth understanding of dyslexia, intervention strategies, and related learning difficulties.
• Familiarity with Section 504 plans, ARD processes, and legal requirements.
• Skilled in using assessment tools and analyzing data to monitor and improve student progress.
• Ability to create and implement tailored instructional strategies for students with dyslexia.
• Effective in working with staff, parents, and stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Aptitude for developing effective intervention plans.
• Highly organized in managing responsibilities and documentation.
• Competence with educational technology for assessment, instruction, and record-keeping.
• Flexible in adapting methods to meet individual student needs.
• Ability to lead programs and facilitate meetings effectively.
• Attention to detail in data analysis and reporting.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor.
• Dedicated to ongoing professional development.
• Proven experience working independently with minimal supervision, including the ability to manage a digital task list and maintain a stable remote (home-office) infrastructure.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience using the Google Workspace suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Workspace) in a professional setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas via written channels with high clarity and low ambiguity.
• Access to a private, reliable, and secure high-speed internet connection with a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required for all positions.
• Valid Texas teacher certification in the area of Reading.
• Special education certification EC-12.

Benefits

• Competitive vacation and paid time off plans.
• Comprehensive medical (HMO, HDHP, and PPO), dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, with options available in all states, including a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) option.
• 401(k) retirement plan (pre- and post-tax options) with matching contribution up to 3% after one year of employment.
• Additional supplemental disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal aid, and ID theft protection plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Two paid closure weeks each year (weeks of July 4 and December 25).
• 11 Company-paid Holidays.