Categorical Program Coordinator

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Job Summary:Consistent with the Strategic Plan the principal goal of this role is to have a positive and equitable impact on student learning by coordinating categorical program support within a three-tiered Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. The primary role is to facilitate the blending and braiding of LAP ELD Title I and Highly Capable services through effective progress monitoring data-driven decision making and coordinated service delivery across all tiers. This position supports categorical program teachers and general education staff in implementing Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics through curriculum-aligned instruction technology-enhanced progress monitoring and collaborative intervention planning that ensures compliance while maximizing student outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in consultation with the employee(s) involved.

MTSS & Categorical Program Integration

• Coordinate LAP ELD Title I and Highly Capable programs within district MTSS framework
• Partner with specialists and teachers to align program requirements compliance and outcomes with tiered interventions
• Ensure seamless integration with CCSS implementation in ELA and Math

Progress Monitoring & Data Systems

• Lead implementation and coaching of progress monitoring systems for tracking growth and documenting interventions
• Support use of curriculum-embedded assessments data platforms and instructional technology across Tiers 1-3
• Coordinate data collection and reporting meeting compliance requirements and informing instruction
• Enable real-time data analysis through learning management systems and digital assessment tools

Blended & Braided Service Delivery

• Facilitate coordinated service delivery integrating general education with categorical programs
• Coach co-planning co-teaching and differentiation strategies
• Develop protocols for collaborative intervention planning and resource allocation

Tiered Intervention Support

• Provide coaching on differentiated Tier 1 instruction intensive Tier 2 interventions and individualized Tier 3 supports
• Facilitate MTSS team meetings and problem-solving protocols
• Ensure appropriate identification placement and progress monitoring in categorical programs

Professional Development for Categorical Programs

• Deliver training on curriculum adoptions MTSS progress monitoring and coordinated service delivery
• Integrate instruction on technology tools learning management systems and digital literacy
• Address compliance documentation family communication and equitable resource access

Instructional Coaching

• Mentor teachers in curriculum-aligned instruction meeting categorical program objectives
• Provide job-embedded coaching on curricula resources and strategies to accelerate learning
• Support technology integration to enhance instruction and streamline documentation

Curriculum-Based Intervention Planning

• Identify and implement curriculum-aligned interventions within MTSS framework
• Collaborate with categorical program teachers on standards-based instructional resources

Enhancement & Acceleration

• Develop approaches supporting acceleration for struggling and advanced learners
• Ensure categorical services provide appropriate challenge and grade-level standards access

Compliance & Program Coordination

• Ensure services meet state and federal compliance requirements
• Develop systems tracking eligibility service delivery and progress monitoring

Research & Innovation

• Analyze trends and research evidence-based practices for categorical programs
• Recommend district standards meeting specialized needs while ensuring MTSS alignment and compliance

Project Management & Systems Development

• Manage multiple concurrent projects supporting MTSS and categorical program implementation
• Develop systems and protocols facilitating efficient service delivery and collaborative planning

Reporting Relationship: Reports to theExecutive Director of Teaching and Learning.

Working Conditions: Required to facilitate groups and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders including categorical program teachers general education staff administrators and families. Required to meet inflexible deadlines related to categorical program reporting and compliance. Required to operate a motor vehicle and travel between sites. Occasionally required to work flexible and irregular hours to complete tasks and support school-based professional development.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree required
• Experience working in a K-12 classroom setting preferably with categorical programs (LAP ELD Title I or Highly Capable)
• Experience training adults and developing curriculum particularly in the context of MTSS progress monitoring or categorical program implementation
• Working knowledge of instructional technologies learning management systems and digital tools that support progress monitoring differentiated instruction and data management for categorical programs
• Experience with program coordination compliance or instructional coaching preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Deep understanding of MTSS frameworks and how categorical programs integrate within tiered systems of support
• Knowledge of categorical program requirements compliance standards and accountability measures for LAP ELD Title I and Highly Capable programs
• Ability to apply knowledge of instructional principles and practices to effectively coach and teach adult learners
• Understanding of blended and braided service delivery models and strategies for coordinating instruction across general and categorical programs
• Proficiency in progress monitoring systems data management platforms and curriculum-embedded assessment tools
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and write clearly for compliance and reporting purposes
• Ability to organize work set priorities and meet deadlines under pressure particularly related to categorical program timelines and accountability requirements
• Strong facilitation and collaboration skills to lead cross-functional teams and problem-solving processes

Licenses/Special Requirements

• Valid Washington State drivers license; Washington State teaching certificate preferred.

Salary:2025-26 Non-Represented (NNRAP) Professional/Technical Salary Schedule(salary will be updated according to the 2026-27 school year salary schedule once it has been approved);Level I; placement on the salary schedule will be determined by Human Resources DOE. FLSA Exempt.

Work Year: 12 month position 260 days per year 8.0 hours per day.

Benefits: Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package for eligible positions. Generally you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31).

The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:

• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program

All offers of employment are contingent uponsatisfactory results of background checks with prior employers and/or character references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Northshore School Board.

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