Under the direction of the District Dyslexia Specialist and the Assistant Superintendent, the Itinerant Paraprofessional-Dyslexia Interventionist will plan and implement quality, multisensory dyslexia intervention using the Barton Reading and Spelling System in small group settings across multiple district campuses and external partner locations, for students who meet the eligibility guidelines.
Reports To: District Dyslexia Specialist and Assistant SuperintendentContract Days: 180Salary: To be determined by salary scheduleEducation, Experience, Skills, and Certification: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)Associate Degree (two year college or technical school): Preferred, however, a passing score on the Paraprofessional Proficiency Assessment will substitute for the Associate Degree requirement Must be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the positionPhysical DemandsRequires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearingRequires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulationsRequires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reachingRequires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights Itinerant Service RequirementsAbility to provide services across multiple district campuses and other external partner locationsPossession of a valid Arkansas driver's license Ability to provide own transportation to conduct work assignments (mileage reimbursed).
General CompetenciesPositive attitude - Optimistic, team-first attitude displayed at all timesRelationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with students, parents, and co-workersAccountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actionsAccuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughlyOral Communication - Ability to clearly and appropriately articulate sounds and effectively communicate with others using the spoken word Written Communication - Ability to clearly, appropriately, and concisely communicate with others in writingDiversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job typeCreative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or ideaEnergetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality workEnthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a taskEthical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standardsFriendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward othersHonesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplaceInitiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goalInterpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individualsJudgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available informationLoyal - The trait of feeling a sense of duty to the employerOrganized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a taskPatience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuousPunctuality - Ability to report to work on time on a day-to-day basisRegular attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory mannerReliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthyResponsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for ones conductTactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with othersWorking Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situationsPrimary Performance Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvide specialized instruction under the supervision of the District Dyslexia Specialist for students identified with Characteristics of Dyslexia as set by Arkansas state requirements at outlying facilities and across multiple campuses within the district.
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Follow the district Dyslexia program's guidelines to implement with fidelity.
Maintain all paperwork, data management, folders, and progress monitoring required.
Frequently communicate with supervisors, teachers, and parents on student progress.
Attend and complete professional development requirements related to Dyslexia and other district processes/programs/protocols as needed and/or required.
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