Regional Critical Student Intervention Coach - Upper Rio Grande Valley (26-27)

Description

Regional CSI Coach

Role Mission

The Regional Critical Student Intervention Coach will oversee Intervention and for IDEA Public Schools to ensure maximum student achievement to close the achievement gap for critical students by designing, training, and coaching implementation of processes. The Regional Critical Student Intervention Coach will collaborate with national partners to design, implement processes, facilitate training, provide coaching, and ensure implementation of the Critical Student Intervention (CSI) program, Response to Intervention, End of Course Retesters, DIBELS intervention, and overall tier 2 & 3 intervention across the district in coordination with fidelity.

This position is grant-funded with Title II Part A funds. This is a grant-funded position and funding may be extended. A grant-funded position has no guarantee of ongoing and indefinite employment. All duties and responsibilities tied to this position are allowable and allocable to the grant. The employee will work solely (100%) on allowable activities outlined in the grant program.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Location:

This is a full-time hybrid (remote/on-site) position located in the Upper RGV. Preference will be given to candidates who live in the region, or who are willing to relocate

Travel Expectations

50%-70% travel within the region

Essential Duties

What You’ll Do – Accountabilities

• Lead effective CSI DI instruction, tier 2 and 3 intervention implementation, DIBELS Intervention, End of Course retesters, and Response to Intervention through weekly CSI DI data packet analysis, written and verbal feedback, joint observations, and in-field and remote coaching
• Conduct in field observations, (real-time) coaching and support to school leaders (70%)
• Join reoccurring meetings for region and national to facilitate communication: check-ins/ business partnerships meetings
• Manage and implement region-wide systems and processes for Critical Student Intervention, DIBELS Intervention, End-of-Course retesters, tier 2 and 3 interventions, and Response to Intervention at the regional level.
• Design and facilitate Critical Student Intervention, tier 2 & 3 intervention, and Response to Intervention trainings to teachers and leaders throughout the year.
• Provide initial grouping and potential regrouping recommendations based on Renaissance Star, DIBELs, STAAR and DI placement and/or program results at various points in the school year
• Collaborate with the national team members to participate in the design and roll out of all Critical Student Intervention, DIEBLS Intervention, End of Course, tier 2 & 3 intervention & RTI related trainings
  
  

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Utilize regional newsletters as primary mode of communication to cascade information and/or action items to schools
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define process and checkpoints for leaders and teachers for registration so that participants enroll in appropriate sessions
• Collaborate with other regional CSI leaders to define process used district wide
• Troubleshoot in person or remotely, formally or informally with school leaders as needed
• Ensure materials are procured properly by communication district procedures to campuses for ordering materials
  
  

Knowledge and Skills – Competencies

• Make Strategic Decisions: This team member makes informed decisions by gathering reliable information, asking clarifying questions, and evaluating multiple options. They thoughtfully align their choices with team objectives, current responsibilities, and the broader mission of the organization.
• Manage Work and Teams: This team member builds and maintains systems to track progress toward team goals, ensuring clarity through defined roles and responsibilities. They implement structured processes that support smooth team operations and strategically allocate time and resources to drive goal achievement.
• Grow Self and Others: This team member demonstrates self-awareness by actively seeking and thoughtfully responding to feedback with curiosity and a growth mindset. They identify development areas, implement feedback when appropriate, and pursue opportunities to build their knowledge and skills.
• Build a Culture of Trust: This team member proactively builds strong personal and professional relationships with individual stakeholders and regularly seeks feedback to improve their work experience. They create a supportive environment where others feel safe to take risks and learn from mistakes without fear of retribution.
• Communicate Deliberately: This team member leads inclusive discussions that surface obstacles and drive actionable solutions, ensuring all voices are heard. They communicate key information clearly across multiple channels and establish feedback loops that promote open dialogue, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  
  

Additional Skills

• Designing professional development
• Delivering exceptional professional development
• Communication skills across communication modes
• Coordinating multiple groups of people
• Collaborating, communicating, and designing processes in a team setting
• Collaborating and communicating with multiple business partners
• Coaching and developing leaders and teachers
• Corrective Reading Decoding content knowledge
• Ability to analyze Direct Instruction data packets, including lesson progress charts, checkout forms, student mastery tests, and independent work
• Ability to analyze complex data
• Ability to analyze DIBELS data packets and daily lessons
• Ability to create presentations and communicate complex data analysis
• CSI Direct Instruction Program Knowledge in Decoding A, B1, B2, and C
• ELAR and math content knowledge
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor degree required
• 1-3 years of classroom experience in Reading or Math
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Master’s degree
• Core content certification preferred
• Campus or regional leadership experience preferred
• 1-3 years of Critical Student Intervention experience preferred
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to drive throughout the workday
• Ability to move safely over uneven terrain
• Ability to travel between schools and classrooms
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 lbs
  
  

What We Offer

Compensation & Benefits:

Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $70,500 and $82,100, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.

Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.

• IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
  
  

Application Process

Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Learn more about IDEA

At IDEA the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values

IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.