Position Title

RTI/ELA Coordinator

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Job Description

The North Syracuse Central School District is seeking applications for an RTI/ELA Coordinator - Teacher on Special Assignment.

Job Qualifications

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Position:  RTI/ELA Coordinator (TOSA Position) 

Reports To: Director of ELA and Elementary Education 

Location: District Office

 

Overview: The RTI/ELA Coordinator supports K–12 ELA staff in implementing the NSCSD ELA curriculum, instructional models, and research-based practices, in collaboration with the Directors of Elementary and Secondary Education. This role includes overseeing components of the district’s ELA program and academic MTSS process, providing professional development for teachers and administrators at both the building and district levels, and staying current on emerging research and best practices to promote continuous professional learning and program improvement.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Guiding and assisting teachers in the full and ongoing implementation of all district literacy initiatives by delivering professional development, providing assistance during CTMs, and conducting non-evaluative observations of teachers

• Reviewing and analyzing student diagnostic, screening, progress-monitoring, and outcome assessment data to assist in determining appropriate interventions and necessary program modifications

• Coaching individuals and teams on how to support the NSCSD MTSS model

• Maintaining LETRS facilitator certification

• Engaging in continuous learning and leading the application of scientifically based research on best practices in literacy instruction and/or curriculum design and implementation

• Assisting AIS teachers in matching students’ literacy needs with effective interventions and progress-monitoring tools

• Troubleshooting teacher and student online account issues across all literacy and AIS platforms

• Assisting in the coordination of all pilots related to AIS and ELA

• Coordinating all testing, rostering, and training related to AimswebPlus

• Assisting teachers with testing and resolving issues during the Universal Screening process

• Participating in regular meetings and planning sessions with the Director of Elementary Education

• Co-facilitating K–4 ELA Committee meetings

• Co-facilitating K–4 Social Studies Committee meetings

• Assisting in the budget planning process with the Director of Elementary Education for all ELA materials and professional development costs

• Coordinating the ordering and distribution of all K–8 ELA materials and K–4 AIS materials

• Following a workday schedule of 8:00–3:30, hours may be flexed but not to exceed a 7.5-hour workday

• All other duties as assigned by the administration

 

Terms of Employment:

Ten (10) months, NSEA, TOSA position. 

 

Qualifications:

• Valid NYS Literacy Certification

• At least five years of teaching experience 

• LETRS Certification preferred 

• Instructional Coaching experience preferred 

• Experience participating and contributing to a professional learning community preferred

Application Procedure

Apply online.

Job Category

Instructional

Job Location

District Wide

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