What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Specialist - Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Coach (Tier 2) position at Amarillo, Bell Street Location?
Primary Purpose:
Provide specialized instructional (academic and behavioral) support to teachers and the
program team within a tiered instructional framework, specifically supporting Tier 2 work
with students and staff. This involves delivering training, coaching, and conducting data
analysis to inform student needs and monitor progress.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree preferred
- Texas teaching certification required
Skills
- 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 learner needs, including but not limited to utilizing the implementation of data tracking protocols and progress monitoring tools.
- Strong data literacy skills, including the ability to analyze curriculum-based assessment and 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, support staff, 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 personal computer and peripherals
- Posture: Must be physically able to tolerate prolonged sitting, frequent standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, and standing
- Motion: Must be physically able to tolerate frequent standing and walking, repetitive hand 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 15 pounds); 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 emotional control 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 adapting general education curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Using student performance data to align Tier 2 interventions directly to Tier 1 instruction, helping to close the performance gap.
- Design and support the implementation of Tier 2 evidence-based behavioral interventions (e.g., Check-In/Check-Out, social skills groups, or self-monitoring protocols) for students requiring supplemental behavioral support.
- Provide ongoing, job-embedded coaching to teachers on implementing high-leverage instructional 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 improve instructional alignment with core academic standards.
- Guide education teams to accurately and efficiently implement data tracking and PM
tools to support student outcomes.
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Design and facilitate targeted professional development on assessment literacy,
instructional strategies, data analysis, and curriculum implementation for education staff. -
Develop tools, guides, instructional and behavioral resources that support differentiated instruction and equitable access to rigorous curriculum for all students to develop effectiveness in Tier 2 supports.
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Collaborate with MTSS Systems Integration Liaisons to align instructional supports with
findings from MTSS diagnostics, especially regarding Tier 2 instruction. -
Serve as a key partner in advancing inclusive practices across tiers by ensuring that
curriculum implementation strategies promote access and equity for all learners. -
Support system-wide efforts to strengthen instructional coherence between general and special education programs.
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Facilitate collaborative planning between general education curriculum teams and special education staff to ensure shared understanding and coordinated instructional practices.
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Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to promote alignment, transparency, and shared ownership of inclusive instructional practices.
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Serves as an active, contributing member of the MTSS Task Force
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Identify, adapt, and create high-quality instructional materials and planning tools that
support differentiated instruction and inclusive classroom instructional and behavioral
practices for Tier 2. -
Research, pilot, and disseminate evidence-based strategies that promote effective
curriculum adaptation and delivery models. -
Collaborates with colleagues in and beyond the ESC to identify professional development needs through detailed data analysis and self-reflection to provide quality services to customers that positively impact student learning
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Clearly articulates the work plan while adhering to all departmental protocols for
work-from-home and hybrid work arrangements, as applicable. -
Creates ongoing collegial relationships with customers
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Travels as a part of job responsibilities.
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Maintains a functioning cell phone and is accessible through this phone as deemed
appropriate 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.
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Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region 16.
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Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters.
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Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC strategic plan.
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Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program.
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Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and
procedures. -
Manages time, calendar, and job responsibilities to meet deadlines.
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Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by the supervisor.
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Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in
technologies as outlined by supervisor. -
Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary : $281 - $345