Education Specialist Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Coach (Tier 2)
Amarillo, TX - USA
Job Summary
Primary Purpose:
Provide specialized instructional (academic and behavioral) support to teachers and the
program team within a tiered instructional framework specifically supporting Tier 2 work
with students and staff. This involves delivering training coaching and conducting data
analysis to inform student needs and monitor progress.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification
- Bachelors degree required
- Masters degree preferred
- Texas teaching certification required
Skills
- Expertise in adapting general education curriculum for all students in all contexts
- Experience providing job-embedded instructional coaching to teachers
- Proficiency in modifying curriculum internalization protocols to address diverse learnerneeds including but not limited to utilizing the implementation of data tracking protocolsand progress monitoring tools.
- Strong data literacy skills including the ability to analyze curriculum-based assessment and screening data
- Proven ability to deliver content-specific professional development as well as systemicbest practice (e.g. campus-wide/district-wide) professional development
- Proven ability to train and coach personnel in various school roles (e.g. teachers supportstaff principals central office staff)
- Must be service-oriented and display initiative
- Demonstrated ability to work within a team setting required
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to team/organizational goals
Working Conditions:
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer andperipherals
- Posture: Must be physically able to tolerate prolonged sitting frequent standing;occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling twisting and standing
- Motion: Must be physically able to tolerate frequent standing and walking repetitivehand motions frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching occasional driving
- Lifting: Must be physically able to tolerate regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or more)
- Environment: Must be physically able to work inside; tolerate frequent districtwide traveland occasional statewide travel; regular exposure to noise
- Mental Demands: Must be able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotionalcontrol under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours on occasion
- Regular Attendance is an essential function
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Design develop and deliver professional learning experiences focused on adaptinggeneral education curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Using student performance data to align Tier 2 interventions directly to Tier 1 instructionhelping to close the performance gap.
- Design and support the implementation of Tier 2 evidence-based behavioral interventions(e.g. Check-In/Check-Out social skills groups or self-monitoring protocols) for students requiring supplemental behavioral support.
- Provide ongoing job-embedded coaching to teachers on implementing high-leverageinstructional strategies including explicit foundational skills instruction and the use of complex grade-level texts with appropriate supports.
- Collaborate with program staff to analyze student performance and screening data forstudents to identify trends and set measurable instructional goals.
- Lead data-driven planning sessions that support differentiated instruction and improveinstructional alignment with core academic standards.
- Guide education teams to accurately and efficiently implement data tracking and PMtools to support student outcomes.
- Design and facilitate targeted professional development on assessment literacy
instructional strategies data analysis and curriculum implementation for education staff. - Develop tools guides instructional and behavioral resources that support differentiatedinstruction and equitable access to rigorous curriculum for all students to developeffectiveness in Tier 2 supports.
- Collaborate with MTSS Systems Integration Liaisons to align instructional supports with
findings from MTSS diagnostics especially regarding Tier 2 instruction. - Serve as a key partner in advancing inclusive practices across tiers by ensuring that
curriculum implementation strategies promote access and equity for all learners. - Support system-wide efforts to strengthen instructional coherence between general andspecial education programs.
- Facilitate collaborative planning between general education curriculum teams and specialeducation staff to ensure shared understanding and coordinated instructional practices.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to promote alignmenttransparency and shared ownership of inclusive instructional practices.
- Serves as an active contributing member of the MTSS Task Force
- Identify adapt and create high-quality instructional materials and planning tools that
support differentiated instruction and inclusive classroom instructional and behavioral
practices for Tier 2. - Research pilot and disseminate evidence-based strategies that promote effective
curriculum adaptation and delivery models. - Collaborates with colleagues in and beyond the ESC to identify professional developmentneeds through detailed data analysis and self-reflection to provide quality services tocustomers that positively impact student learning
- Clearly articulates the work plan while adhering to all departmental protocols for
work-from-home and hybrid work arrangements as applicable. - Creates ongoing collegial relationships with customers
- Travels as a part of job responsibilities.
- Maintains a functioning cell phone and is accessible through this phone as deemed
appropriate by the service area director. A functioning cell phone means that it is chargedactivated messages checked and mailbox emptied regularly. - Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities.
- Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region 16.
- Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters.
- Supports the mission goals and objectives of the ESC strategic plan.
- Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program.
- Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies processes and
procedures. - Manages time calendar and job responsibilities to meet deadlines.
- Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by the supervisor.
- Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in
technologies as outlined by supervisor. - Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
IC