{"success":true,"message":"","validationErrors":[],"value":{"jobInfo":{"jobId":5668519,"jobTitle":"Education Specialist - Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Coach (Tier 1)","infoURL":"https://texasesc16.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2898","externalJobCode":"2898","applicationDeadline":null,"displayDate":"2026-04-24T05:00:00","internalDisplayDate":null,"postDate":"2026-04-24T14:37:08","startDateShowDay":1,"startDate":null,"jobStatusID":30,"unionID":0,"unionName":null,"jobDescription":"<div><strong><span dir=\"ltr\">Primary Purpose:</span></strong><br /><span dir=\"ltr\">Provide specialized instructional support to teachers and the program team within a</span><br /><span dir=\"ltr\">tiered instructional framework, specifically supporting Tier 1 work with students and</span><br /><span dir=\"ltr\">staff. 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occasional reaching, occasional driving</li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">Lifting: Must be physically able to tolerate regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15&nbsp;</span></span>pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or more)</li>\r\n<li>Environment: Must be physically able to work inside; tolerate frequent districtwide travel and occasional statewide travel; regular exposure to noise</li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">Mental Demands: Must be able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional&nbsp;</span></span>control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours on occasion</li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\"><span dir=\"ltr\">Regular Attendance is an essential function</span></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div><strong><span dir=\"ltr\">Major Responsibilities and Duties:</span></strong><br />\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Design, develop, and deliver professional learning experiences focused on adapting&nbsp;</span>general education curriculum to meet the diverse needs of all students&nbsp;</li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Support the internalization of curriculum modules by modifying existing protocols (e.g.,&nbsp;</span>Bluebonnet) to help teachers anticipate misconceptions, identify scaffolds, and maintain instructional rigor.</li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Provide ongoing, job-embedded coaching to teachers on implementing high-leverage&nbsp;</span>instructional strategies, including explicit foundational skills instruction and the use of complex, grade-level texts with appropriate supports.</li>\r\n<li>Collaborate with program staff to analyze student performance and screening data for students, to identify trends and set measurable instructional goals.</li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Lead data-driven planning sessions that support differentiated instruction and improve&nbsp;</span>instructional alignment with core academic standards.</li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Guide education teams in accurately and efficiently submitting and interpreting&nbsp;</span>assessment data for instructional planning and program improvement.</li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Design and facilitate targeted professional development on assessment literacy,&nbsp;</span>instructional strategies, data analysis, and curriculum implementation for education staff.</li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Develop tools, guides, and instructional resources that support differentiated instruction&nbsp;</span>and equitable access to rigorous curriculum for students with disabilities.</li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Collaborate with MTSS Systems Integration Liaisons to align instructional supports with&nbsp;</span>findings from MTSS diagnostics, especially regarding Tier 1 instruction.</li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Serve as a key partner in advancing inclusive practices across tiers by ensuring that&nbsp;</span>curriculum implementation strategies promote access and equity for all learners.</li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Support system-wide efforts to strengthen instructional coherence between general and&nbsp;</span>special education programs.</li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Facilitate collaborative planning between general education curriculum teams and special&nbsp;</span>education staff to ensure shared understanding and coordinated instructional practices.</li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to promote alignment,&nbsp;</span>transparency, and shared ownership of inclusive instructional practices.</li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Serves as an active, contributing member of the MTSS Task Force&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Identify, adapt, and create high-quality instructional materials and planning tools that&nbsp;</span>support differentiated instruction and inclusive classroom practices.</li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Research, pilot, and disseminate evidence-based strategies that promote effective&nbsp;</span>curriculum adaptation and delivery models.</li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Collaborates with colleagues in and beyond the ESC to identify professional development&nbsp;</span>needs through detailed data analysis and self-reflection to provide quality services to customers that positively impact student learning</li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Clearly articulates the work plan while adhering to all departmental protocols for&nbsp;</span>work-from-home and hybrid work arrangements, as applicable.</li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Creates ongoing collegial relationships with customers&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Travels as a part of job responsibilities.&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Maintains a functioning cell phone and is accessible through this phone as deemed&nbsp;</span>appropriate by the service area director. A functioning cell phone means that it is charged, activated, messages checked, and mailbox emptied regularly.</li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities.&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region 16.&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters.&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC strategic plan.&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program.&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and&nbsp;</span>procedures.</li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Manages time, calendar, and job responsibilities to meet deadlines.&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by the supervisor.&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in&nbsp;</span>technologies as outlined by supervisor.</li>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">Performs other duties as assigned.</span></li>\r\n</ol>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div><strong><span dir=\"ltr\">Supervisory Responsibilities:</span></strong></div>\r\n<div><br /><span dir=\"ltr\">Supervises and evaluates the performance of the following:</span></div>\r\n<div>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\">None</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n</div>","jobTypeName":"Full-time","positions":1,"payDisplay":1,"payMin":281.24,"payMax":345.07,"payTypeName":"","employerID":32842,"employerTypeID":70,"employerName":"Texas ESC Region 16","employerDescription":"","employerShowImage":0,"eoeStatement":"x","requirements":null,"experienceRequired":0,"degreePreferred":0,"eligibleRequired":1,"degreeTypeName":"Not Provided","instructions":null,"internalQuestionsRequired":0,"employerAccountTypeID":21,"contactFirstName":"Amy Barragan","contactLastName":null,"contactTitle":"Director of Tiered Services","contactAddress1":"Amarillo, Bell Street Location","contactAddress2":null,"contactCity":null,"contactCountryID":0,"stateName":null,"countryName":null,"contactPostalCode":null,"contactPhone":"","contactFax":null,"contactEmail":"Amy.Barragan@esc16.net","shiftType":"Full-Time","salaryCode":"IP-2","contactUserID":403574,"displayEmployer":"Amarillo, Bell Street Location","closeDate":"2050-01-01T00:00:00","timeZone":"Central Standard Time","internalCloseDate":"2050-01-01T00:00:00","employmentStartDateTBD":false,"activeEmployer":true},"jobCategories":[],"applicationQuestions":null,"jobBoards":[{"jobBoardName":"Texas ESC Region 16 ","jobBoardUrl":"https://texasesc16.schoolspring.com"}],"jobLocations":[{"locationID":157742,"locationName":"Amarillo, Bell Street Location","displayLocation":"Amarillo, Texas","latitude":35.1483,"longitude":-101.904,"locationDescription":null,"locationShowImage":0}],"baseDomainURL":null,"jobApplicationId":null,"jobApplicationStatusId":null,"jobBoardDistrict":true,"formattedExternalCloseDate":"Posted until filled","formattedInternalCloseDate":"Dec 31, 2049 6:00 PM (Central Standard Time)","isAtsJob":true,"jobApplicationDate":null}}