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Primary Purpose Provide instruction to special education students identified with dyslexia in alignment with the required components of the Texas Dyslexia Handbook, delivering systematic, explicit, and evidence-based reading interventions with fidelity. Support the identification, evaluation, and ARD/IEP process by collaborating with staff, developing individualized plans and goals, and using data to monitor progress and inform instruction. Conditions of Employment * I hold certification for the position I seek with this application in the State of Texas (if applicable). * I understand that upon recommendation for employment, I must provide my official transcript(s) and service record (if applicable). * I authorize any Rockwall ISD hiring agent to conduct a background investigation, reinvestigation or continuous evaluation to obtain any information relating to my activities from individuals, schools, employers, criminal justice agencies or other sources of information. This information may include, but not limited to, my academic achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history and criminal history record information. * I understand that I may be required to submit to a fingerprint background check at my own expense before employment or at anytime during employment. * I can provide legal verification of my legal right to work in the United States of America. * I hereby authorize Rockwall ISD to verify any and all references provided by me and hold the District and any other 3rd party harmless for the information provided. * I certify there are not misrepresentations, omissions or falsifications in the foregoing statements and answers. All entries made by me are true, complete and correct. I understand if hired, I may be discharged if the information provided by me contains any misrepresentations, falsifications or if any material information has been omitted. * I understand and agree that if employed, I may be required to submit to alcohol and/or drug testing at any time where there is reasonable suspicion or post accident (for drivers), or when it is suspected that I may have an impairment that interferes with my ability to perform essential job duties and/or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of myself or others. Such test(s) will be required at the discretion of Rockwall Independent School District and consistent with Board policy and applicable law. Refusal to take the required test may result in disciplinary action up to and including discharge. * I understand and agree that, if employed, the District may be required to provide information related to the criminal history of, or alleged misconduct by, an applicant for or holder of a certificate or permit issued by the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) pursuant to Texas Education Code 21.006 and 19 TAC 249.14, and I consent to the release of my personal information to SBEC in order to comply with this requirement. General Questions * Have you ever worked for Rockwall ISD? * If you answered yes, please provide your previous position(s) in the District and dates of employment. * Are you a TRS (Texas Retirement System) retiree? * If you answered yes, are you subject to the pension surcharge for reported retirees? * Please indicate any languages (other than English) that you can fluently read or speak. * Are you ESL (English as a Second Language) certified? * If you answered no, do you agree to become ESL certified by March 1st if recommended for employment? * What instructional strategies do you use to engage all students in the learning process? * How do you determine student success? * How will your students know you care about them? * Have you previously been employed by or acted as a service provider, or are you currently employed by or currently acting as a service provider for a public or private school? * Do you consent for the release of your prior employment records? Pursuant to TEC 22A.055, a person applying for employment with or who will act as a service provider for an educational entity must consent for release of the person's employment records. * Have you been convicted of, or have you pled guilty or no contest to, a felony offense? Answering 'yes' to this question alone will not automatically disqualify you from employment. * Have you been convicted of, or have you pled guilty or no contest to, a misdemeanor offense involving moral turpitude? For purposes of this question, "moral turpitude" is improper conduct including but not limited to the following: dishonesty; fraud; deceit; theft; misrepresentation; deliberate violence; base, vile, or depraved acts; drug or alcohol related offenses; or acts constituting abuse or neglect under the Texas Family Code, 261.001. Answering 'yes' to this question alone will not automatically disqualify you from employment. * Have you ever received a written reprimand? * Have you ever left a school district during the school year for any reasons other than medical? * Have you ever been placed on administrative leave with or without pay? * Have you ever been terminated, non-renewed, or discharged from a public or private school? * Have you ever resigned, in lieu of being terminated or discharged, from a public or private school? * Have you ever been investigated by a law enforcement or child protective services agency for, or charged with, adjudicated for, or convicted of, an offense involving the following conduct described by TEC 22A.051(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), or (D) ?: * abused or otherwise committed an unlawful act with a student or minor, including by engaging in conduct that involves physical mistreatment or constitutes a threat of violence to a student or minor and that is not justified under Chapter 9, Penal Code, regardless of whether the conduct resulted in bodily injury; * was involved in or solicited a romantic relationship with or solicited or engaged in sexual contact with a student or minor; * engaged in inappropriate communications with a student or minor, as defined by board rule; * failed to maintain appropriate boundaries with a student or minor, as defined by board rule; Adjudication and conviction refer to a conviction, plea of guilty or no contest (nolo contendre), probation, suspension, or deferred adjudication. Charge refers to a formal criminal charge as documented by a primary charging instrument (a complaint, information, or indictment) under the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. * Have you ever been investigated by a licensing authority or had a license, certificate, or permit denied, suspended, revoked, or subject to another sanction in this state or another state for conduct described by TEC 22A.051(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), or (D), which is described above? * Are you now the subject of an inquiry, disciplinary action, review, or investigation, by any public or private school, by a teacher-licensing agency (Texas Education Agency Educator Investigations Division), by any law enforcement agency, or in the court of Texas or any other state in connection with any alleged misconduct? * Have you ever been listed on the Do Not Hire Registry under TEC 22A.151 by the Texas Education Agency. * If you answered yes to any questions in section #13 - #23, please explain and disclose all relevant facts known to you pertaining to the matter, including, if applicable to the action, whether the allegation was determined to be true or false. Qualifications Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for level assigned Masters Degree in education or related field preferred Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) or specialized training in dyslexia SPED EC-12 required ESL certification preferred Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of dyslexia and reading process Trained in instructional strategies which utilize individualized, intensive, multisensory, phonetic methods (Take Flight, Reading by Design or other Orton Gillingham based programs) Knowledge of student progress monitoring methods Ability to instruct students and manage behavior Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of Special Education processes Knowledge of how to analyze and interpret assessment results Benefits As an full-time employee of Rockwall Independent School District: * The District pays $361.00 towards health insurance premium for eligible employees through Teacher Retirement System (TRS). * RISD pays the premium for a $20,000 term life insurance policy with Standard. * The District offers a Section 125 Cafeteria Plan. Other policies the District offers: * Vision * Dental * Flexible Spending Plan/Child Care Reimbursement * Heath Saving Account * GAP * Disability Income * Term Life Insurance * Permanent Life Insurance * Cancer and Accident Supplemental Policies * 403b and 457 Savings Plans * Legal/Identity Theft Protection * Long-Term Care Attachments Letter of Interest Resume Certification 1 Certification 2 Certification 3 Transcript 1 Transcript 2 Transcript 3 References Reference Questionnaire: 0 of 6 external references required.