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 as a Dyslexia Therapist/Teacher or a current and valid teaching certification

• Previous experience delivering instruction through the Read by Design program

• 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:

• Full-time assignments

• Part-time schedules

• 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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