Education Specialist Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Coach (Tier 1)
Amarillo, TX - USA
Job Summary
Primary Purpose:
Provide specialized instructional support to teachers and the program team within a
tiered instructional framework specifically supporting Tier 1 work with students and
staff. This involves delivering training coaching and conducting data analysis to inform
student needs and monitor progress.
Provide specialized instructional support to teachers and the program team within a
tiered instructional framework specifically supporting Tier 1 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
- 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 learnersneeds
- Strong data literacy skills including the ability to analyze curriculum-based assessmentand screening data
- Proven ability to deliver content-specific professional development as well as systemic
best 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 a personal computer andperipherals
- Posture: Must be physically able to tolerate prolonged sitting frequent standingoccasional 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 travel and 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 all students
- Support the internalization of curriculum modules by modifying existing protocols (e.g.Bluebonnet) to help teachers anticipate misconceptions identify scaffolds and maintain instructional rigor.
- 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 for students 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 in accurately and efficiently submitting and interpretingassessment data for instructional planning and program improvement.
- Design and facilitate targeted professional development on assessment literacyinstructional strategies data analysis and curriculum implementation for education staff.
- Develop tools guides and instructional resources that support differentiated instructionand equitable access to rigorous curriculum for students with disabilities.
- Collaborate with MTSS Systems Integration Liaisons to align instructional supports withfindings from MTSS diagnostics especially regarding Tier 1 instruction.
- Serve as a key partner in advancing inclusive practices across tiers by ensuring thatcurriculum 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 thatsupport differentiated instruction and inclusive classroom practices.
- Research pilot and disseminate evidence-based strategies that promote effectivecurriculum 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 to customers that positively impact student learning
- Clearly articulates the work plan while adhering to all departmental protocols forwork-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 deemedappropriate by the service area director. A functioning cell phone means that it is charged activated 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 andprocedures.
- 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 intechnologies as outlined by supervisor.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises and evaluates the performance of the following:
- None
Required Experience:
IC