Download JOB SPECIFICATION: DYSLEXIA ACTION TEACHER

Dyslexia Action: Job Description
Job Title: Online Specialist Teacher
Reporting Relationships
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Reports to Head of Educational Development
Works under the professional guidance of the Head of Educational Development
to ensure the quality of delivery.
Job Purpose
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Developing the learning programmes and content and an online course as
coordinated by the Project Manager.
Contributing to development of a training package for online specialist teachers.
Delivering the learning programmes through an online learning platform to a
range of beneficiaries, including disengaged young people
Contributing to the promotion of Dyslexia Action locally, regionally and nationally
including the development of dyslexia awareness.
Usual office base: Dyslexia Action, Leicester Centre
Main Duties
Responsible for:
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Developing high quality materials and content compatible with online delivery
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Utilising Dyslexia Action tools such as Hidden Disability Questionnaire and Units
of Sound, and devise other tools, as part of the online programme
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Together with stakeholders, identify young people to take part in the programme
and induct the young people onto the programme
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Completion of all records and reports with regards to the online programmes
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Taking part in the evaluation activities for the project, including gathering
feedback from young people and recording the feedback as directed
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Working with others, to develop a training package for online specialist teachers
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Supporting the progression of learners taking part in the online programme
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Attending and participating at staff meetings and in training and development
opportunities as determined by the Project Manager or Head of Educational
Development
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This job description needs to be considered in the context of a developing and
evolving area of service delivery and therefore the duties described about will
need to be adapted to meet the need of the Operations area and Dyslexia Action
Core Competencies:
Core competencies reflect the values of the organisation and behaviours that underpin
performance for all jobs.
Competency
Examples of how this may be demonstrated
Commitment
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Working together
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Open and honest 
communication
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Creating success
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Managing change
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Seeking and sharing 
knowledge
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Has a clear understanding of role and how it relates to the project’s
Key Performance Indicators and Dyslexia Action’s objectives.
Demonstrates dedication and enthusiasm towards role and clients,
the aims of the team and the values of Dyslexia Action.
Represents Dyslexia Action positively by providing a professional
service.
Seeks and acts upon feedback from internal and external sources.
Acts as a team player and actively supports team objectives.
Is reliable in delivering own objectives and co-operates to support
others. Shows consideration for the feelings and needs of others
and the context within which they work.
Demonstrates an understanding of what makes an effective team,
the value of diversity, and the strengths and skills of others.
Communicates openly and honestly, giving consideration to others’
views and feelings, and allowing for discussion.
Listens to others, and questions when unclear to ensure mutual
understanding.
Gives and receive feedback sensitively to create an environment of
openness and trust where issues can be discussed constructively.
Is focused on meeting objectives on time by ensuring tasks are
planned and prioritised.
Is prepared to ask for support from colleagues/line manager when
required, to help meet objectives.
Sets challenging targets that support personal development and is
willing to perform above and beyond these when called to do so.
Shows a commitment to creating success through actions,
decisions and initiatives.
Is willing to take on new tasks and to try new ways of working.
Demonstrates resilience, remains focused through periods of
change or challenge.
Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness and can adapt to
changing business needs.
Shares information with others and actively seeks information for
the benefit of themselves, team and Dyslexia Action.
Seeks to develop effective and efficient ways of working at
individual, team and organisational level.
Sees mistakes as an opportunity to learn and encourage others to
think in the same way.