Job Description
Help Students Reach Their Potential
TX-STAR Speech Language Services partners with school districts throughout Texas to help students access specialized educational services. We are currently seeking Dyslexia Therapists/Teachers for school-based opportunities in the Austin area.
These positions are a strong fit for educators who are passionate about literacy development and committed to helping students with dyslexia improve their reading and language skills through structured, research-based instruction.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Dyslexia Therapist/Teacher, you will provide focused intervention services that strengthen foundational literacy skills and help students become more confident, independent readers.
In this role, you will:
- Implement dyslexia intervention services using the Read by Design program
- Lead individual and small-group instruction in decoding, reading fluency, comprehension, spelling, and related language skills
- Collect and review student performance data to guide instructional decisions
- Modify intervention strategies based on student progress and identified learning needs
- Complete service logs, progress reports, and other required documentation accurately and on time
- Coordinate with classroom teachers, campus administrators, families, and student-support professionals
- Participate in ARD, IEP, and Section 504 meetings and provide relevant updates and recommendations
- Ensure instruction, services, and accommodations follow student plans and district procedures
Qualifications for This Position
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Special Education, or a related field
- Certification in Read by Design
- Knowledge of dyslexia identification, structured literacy practices, and evidence-based reading interventions
- Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Ability to independently coordinate an assigned caseload, service schedule, and required documentation
Work Setting and Scheduling Options
- School-based assignments in the Austin area
- Opportunities to support students across a variety of grade levels
- Flexible placement options, including:
- Placements coordinated according to your qualifications, availability, and current district needs
What You Can Expect from TX-STAR
- Competitive compensation based on relevant experience and professional credentials
- Flexible scheduling opportunities
- Consistent bi-weekly pay
- Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- A supportive and people-centered workplace culture
- Ongoing guidance from experienced program staff
- Employee referral bonus opportunities
- Resources for continued professional learning and career growth
- Streamlined procedures and dedicated administrative assistance
Learn More About TX-STAR
Since 2010, TX-STAR Speech Language Services has helped school districts across Texas connect with qualified special education and student-support professionals. We currently partner with more than 40 districts, as well as educational agencies and regional cooperatives.
Our team understands the unique needs of school-based environments and focuses on placing skilled professionals in opportunities where they can make a meaningful contribution. We are committed to building trusted partnerships and helping students receive the individualized support they need to succeed academically and beyond the classroom.
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