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Instructional Specialist - Alex Green ES

Power Youth, Nashville, TN, United States


Instructional Specialist - Alex Green ES Job Description Job Code:

1303015

Job Family/Function:

13 – Exempt Administrative Professionals/Administrative

FLSA:

Exempt

Grade Ladder:

MNPS Certificated Teacher

Pay Grade:

MNPS.201_

Duration (days/year):

201/260

Locations(s):

School-Based

Job Summary At the direction of the principal and in collaboration with the Department of MTSS, the role of the Instructional Specialist is to provide and facilitate skills-based literacy and/or math interventions and other academic supports for students in compliance with the TN RTI2 framework and implemented through the MNPS Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework. The Instructional Specialist collaborates regularly with other educators to utilize data-based decision-making to meet the needs of individual students.

What you will do

INSTRUCTION: Provides targeted skills-based literacy and/or math intervention to individuals and small groups of students using district-approved intervention curriculum and resources; collaborates regularly with classroom teachers and other appropriate personnel to plan, implement, and adjust instruction along a continuum of increasing intensity based on student needs as identified through multiple sources of data, including ongoing assessment.

ASSESSMENT: Serves on (and may lead) the School-wide Assessment Team to implement all steps of the MTSS Screening Process; conducts regular progress monitoring in compliance with the state RTI2 framework and MNPS MTSS guidance and procedures; conducts ongoing formative assessment for instruction.

DATA-BASE D DECISION-MAKING: Participates in (and may co-facilitate) all MTSS Data Team meetings and other MTSS team meetings (MTSS Leadership Team, MTSS-B Team, S-Team) as needed; collaborates with school and district staff to analyze and integrate multiple sources of data across the areas of literacy, math, SEL/behavior, and attendance to meet the needs of each learner.

DATA COLLECTION & DOCUMENTATION: Collaborates with other school personnel to fulfill the requirements of the state RTII framework and the dyslexia law through the implementation of systems and processes for documentation (e.g. use of the RTI module in Infinite Campus), reporting (e.g., state reporting for dyslexia), and communication with families (e.g., intervention placement and progress letters); contributes to collaborative data-based decision-making through the maintenance and sharing of accurate and up-to-date records of students’ services and progress.

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: Attends regular, district-provided professional development sessions throughout the school year.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in education (Required)

Experience Qualifications

Experience in delivering skills-based literacy and/or math interventions (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities

Strong content knowledge in literacy and/or mathematics

Ability to implement effective explicit, systematic instruction

Data analysis skills; growth mindset

Professional collaboration and problem-solving skills

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Job Info

Job Identification 2455

Job Category Exempt Administrative Professionals

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