Specialist - Assessment, Intervention, and MTSS (Tosch)

Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans
Teacher Compensation Plan
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports To: Principal/Executive Director � Executive Director of Accountability, Research, and Evaluation / Principal


This position is funded with Title 1, Part A funds, and continued funding of this position will be based on the availability of Title 1, Part A funds.

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible

 
PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• To coordinate and manage all campus student assessment processes while leading the MTSS and intervention systems to ensure timely, data-driven support for student success.

QUALIFICATIONS: 
Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Texas Teacher Certificate

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Able to remain positive and calm in stressful situations
• Maintain confidentiality
• Possess knowledge in the use of Aware, i-Ready, Skyward, Panorama, and other programs including proficiency in Excel
• Possess knowledge and understanding of all standardized testing and the ability to disaggregate, interpret and make use of the testing data
• Possess knowledge of the RTI process and MTSS systems
• Demonstrate a cognitive understanding of pedagogical skills
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Knowledge and understanding of the change process, organizational development, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills
• Demonstrate highly effective organizational and consensus building skills
• Understand the various learning styles and show competence in developing and delivering instruction appropriate to students' developmental needs
• Understand how to develop a variety of instructional strategies, technologies, resources, and techniques to use in student intervention
• Understand behavior management techniques and interventions
• Understand attendance and truancy prevention measures and interventions
• Exhibit effective communication skills and techniques, including verbal, nonverbal, and media communication that are sensitive to student differences and needs
• Ability to prioritize tasks and possesses good time management skills

EXPERIENCE:

• Five years or more of successful teaching or campus leadership experience
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Administration may find appropriate and acceptable

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Access Texas Assessment & Cambium for test data and other testing requirements
• Organize and coordinate all aspects of district, state, and other required testing, including campus trainings, secure materials management, test administration management, preparation on online testing through TIDE, and accuracy of all coding
• Communicate with auxiliary personnel about test day needs: cafeteria, custodial, etc�
• Collaborate with MTSS, special education representatives, 504 case managers, and LPAC representatives for appropriate documentation of accommodations and ensure that all students receive their testing accommodations
• Disaggregate all testing results and confer, as needed, with principal, teachers, and parents
• Attend all district/campus trainings and meetings pertaining to testing and various data systems used to tack student test data and student performance
• Use data to identify struggling students and lead the coordination of the campus MTSS system
• Attend all district/campus MTSS trainings and lead campus staff MTSS professional learning
• Assist teachers in designing instruction for students in need of intervention; including student observation
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provide progress reports as required, and communicate with parents as deemed necessary
• Design and implement instruction specifically for at-risk students that will enable them to be successful
• Develop student behavior plans that are consistent with established administrative policies
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Maintain an ongoing program of professional growth that fulfills district requirements and personal expectations as a professional.
• Attend campus and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among the staff.
• Attend established traditional school-sponsored activities (e.g., Student Orientations, Open House, programs, and activities) agreed upon by the building principal
• Deliver presentations and trainings in the areas of assessment and intervention to campus leadership and staff
• Prepare reports for campus meetings and attend as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As assigned by the campus administration

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:

• Communicating well, making multiple decisions regarding students' educational, physical, and emotional well-being, and maintaining emotional control under stress.

Physical demands/environmental factors:

• Standing, walking, and verbalizing for long periods of time.
• Lifting or moving small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
• Frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.