Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses:

Valid Texas Teacher CertificationDyslexia Certificate of Training, e.g. MTA, Take Flight, Reading Horizons, or similar dyslexia instruction programs)

Residency Requirement: This position is virtual and strongly prefer residents of Texas. May consider residents of surrounding states (NM, OK, AR or LA). This position could include travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school.

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. 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, (TXSS). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Stride K12 Texas partner schools, (TXSS) 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 Dyslexia Teacher supports students in teaching and meeting their goals and manages the overall learning process for students with IEP/504 dyslexia eligibility.

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

Provide dyslexia instruction to identified students;Collaborate with students and learning coaches on implementation of IEP/504 plans;Evaluate and review student progress on a regular basis throughout the school year, and annually;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 ANDThree (3) years of related work experience OREquivalent combination of education and experience

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;Strong 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, supporting in-person testing and professional development;Ability to clear required background check including obtain fingerprint clearance where applicable

DESIRED Qualifications:  

Experience working with proposed age groupExperience supporting adults and children in the use of technologyExperience working in a virtual environmentExperience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environmentExperience teaching reading or reading intervention.

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 position is virtual

Job Type

Regular

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.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.