District Coordinator of Testing, RTIMTSS, and Intervention

Étoile Academy Charter School an independent K8 charter school in Houston is seeking a driven high-capacity and results-oriented individual to serve as our Intervention and Testing Coordinator. Étoile Academy is founded on the belief that all students can learn and achieve at high levels when held to the highest expectations regardless of race ethnicity socioeconomic status zip code or home will ensure that every student in grades K through 8 has the academic and character foundation necessary to succeed in high school graduate from college and pursue ambitious life goals.

District Coordinator of Testing RTI/MTSS and Intervention

The District Coordinator of Testing RTI/MTSS and Intervention is responsible for the coordination implementation and oversight of district-wide assessment systems RTI/MTSS processes and intervention programming across Etoile Academy. This role leads all state- and federal-mandated assessments as well as programmatic testing assigned by the district and ensures all testing is administered with fidelity security and compliance. The coordinator also leads the design implementation and continuous improvement of intervention systems and coaches teachers to deliver intervention programming effectively. Through strong collaboration with campus and district leaders this role ensures students receive the academic and behavioral support needed to close gaps and accelerate achievement.

Intervention

• Run professional development and provide coaching to ensure intervention programs (binder systems blended learning schoolwide intervention after school intervention and Saturday Academy) are implemented with fidelity.
• Work with the leadership team to design roll out and continuously improve schoolwide intervention systems.
• Utilize NWEA MAP benchmark and campus data to create and maintain intervention binders and targeted student groupings.
• Leverage intervention platforms (iReady Boost/Amplify Summit K-12 and other assigned programs) to monitor student progress and ensure strong implementation.
• Support lead and coordinate the implementation of blended learning across all campuses in collaboration with the Director of Academics to drive student success and growth.
• Manage coach and observe campus interventionists and tutors to ensure they are effectively supporting students and driving measurable growth.
• Coordinate and manage partnerships with external tutoring providers to ensure alignment with student needs and program goals.
• Support teachers in analyzing data and planning targeted standards-aligned interventions.
• Provide coaching to maximize instructional time during intervention tutoring and small group instruction.
• Plan and execute intervention programming including after school tutoring and Saturday Academy in collaboration with campus leadership.
• Model best practices through demonstration lessons co-teaching and leading intervention groups to build teacher capacity.
• Model strong Tier 1 instruction and strategies for closing gaps during classroom instruction.

RTI/MTSS

• Lead and coordinate RTI/MTSS systems at the district level to ensure all students receive appropriate Tier 1 Tier 2 and Tier 3 support.
• Support parent and staff referrals documentation and evaluation processes.
• Ensure compliance with timelines documentation and RTI/MTSS requirements.
• Facilitate and support SST/RTI meetings to ensure data-driven decision making.
• Monitor student progress across tiers and ensure interventions are adjusted based on data.
• Train and provide consistent support to campus RTI Coordinators to facilitate RTI implementation at the campus and grade level.
• Oversee campus level RTI coordinators to ensure effective implementation of interventions at the campus level.

Testing

• Ensure all students have the opportunity to demonstrate their learning through ongoing assessment on appropriate assessments with appropriate supports
• Serve as the district testing coordinator by planning and managing all assessment logistics including scheduling group assignments accommodations and make-up testing.
• Register all students for required assessments (NWEA MAP STAAR 38 STAAR Alternate Interim Assessments TELPAS).
• Maintain and verify accurate testing rosters for all required assessments; for example synching and verifying rosters in TIDE before TELPAS and STAAR with complete and accurate reporting of student demographic data.
• Collaborate with Special Education and Multilingual teams to ensure students receive appropriate testing accommodations.
• Train and support campus testing coordinators to ensure accurate secure and compliant test administration.
• Prepare organize distribute and collect all testing materials.
• Monitor and maintain test security and ensure compliance with all testing procedures.
• Attend assessment training and remain current on all state and federal testing requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of testing training and compliance documentation.
• Communicate clearly with staff and families regarding testing schedules and expectations.
• Coordinate with the Operations team to ensure technology readiness for testing.
• Plan testing logistics in advance and proactively address potential challenges.
• Ensure the integrity accuracy and security of all assessments.
• Ensure all relevant personnel have access to assessment results and train them how to navigate data platforms.

Additional Responsibilities

• Embody a strong belief in data-driven instruction and urgency ensuring teachers act on student data to close gaps immediately.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support campus and district priorities.

Goals & Expectations

• Assessment
  • 100% of eligible students tested and reported to TEA on state assessments (or accurately accounted for as being exempt repeatedly absent during the testing window etc)
  • Through collaboration with leaders of special programs all students receive appropriate accommodations
  • 100% of testing incidents appropriately investigated and where appropriate reported to Cambium/TEA
  • All staff members trained in test security and report feeling confident in their ability to administer assessments
• Interventions:
  • 80% of students demonstrate typical growth (BOY to EOY).
  • 100% of intervention blocks observed monthly with actionable feedback provided.
  • 100% of campuses implement blended learning with fidelity: Platforms progress is tracked weekly.
  • Extended Learning Programs (After School Saturday Academy) 70% of attending students show measurable growth on assessments.
  • 100% of external tutors/vendors receive monthly check-ins to ensure effectiveness and alignment.
• RTI/MTSS:
  • 100% of Tier 2/3 students are identified using MAP mCLASS STAAR and internal data and placed in targeted flexible groups updated every 34 weeks
  • 100% of Tier 2 & 3 students have documented intervention plans (individual pathways) and progress monitoring every 2 weeks.

We look for team members that embody our REACH values. This includes the characteristics below.

• Open to sharing and implementing feedback with reverence and professionalism for the work (Respect).
• Authentic care for student results and effective teaching (Excellence).
• Setting a higher bar for yourself and others each day (Ambition).
• Honest contribution and collaboration to the community (Community).
• Do what is needed to achieve results (Hard Work).
• Believes in education asa professionand holds oneself to a high level of conduct and professionalism

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or higher
• Track record of achieving strong student growth in Reading Language Arts and/or Mathematics.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Strong ability to logistically plan and problem solve
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Excel and Google Sheets
• Ability to get results and achieve success even if hours outside of normal work day are required
• Valid Texas Teaching Licensure required

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience and merit.
• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance. District life insurance.
• Participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.