School Improvement CSI/TSI Instructional Specialist

ESL; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks an instructional specialist to support CSI/TSI initiatives under ESSA, providing coaching to leaders and districts to improve student outcomes. You will assist with SIPs, data analysis, and program compliance, ensuring proper use of federal funds and adherence to federal/state requirements.

The role involves facilitating progress on needs assessments, plans, and NCStar submissions, while building district capacity and coordinating with ESSA directives across

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Ensure that all assigned programs and fiscal requirements are in compliance with established laws and regulations of the US Department of Education and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
• Provide direct coaching and technical assistance to school leaders, district staff, and school improvement teams
• Support implementation of School Improvement Plans (SIPs) related to CSI/TSI activities
• Analyze student performance data (achievement, growth, subgroup performance), help schools identify root causes and resource inequities, and guide the use of data tools and systems (e.g., NCStar)
• Build capacity by providing data analysis, progress monitoring, and identifying intervention strategies
• Ensure district compliance with state and federal financial requirements, including supplanting regulations, federal Uniform Guidance (UG), and coordination with local, state and other federal funds
• Responsible for meeting monitoring requirements for assigned programs
• Ensure schools and district meet federal ESSA CSI/TSI requirements, support completion of required deliverables such as: Needs assessment, Comprehensive plans, Resource Allocation Review (RAR), and NCStar submissions
• Assist with the procurement of resources necessary to successfully implement the educational programs and requirements of all assigned programs
• Track progress of CSI/TSI schools against goals, document and report improvement efforts to NC DPI
• Develop and maintain an accurate system for records and accounting processes for assigned program(s)
• Complete local, state, or federal surveys and

Job description

School Improvement CSI/TSI Instructional Specialist

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Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

General Definition of Work

The school improvement CSI/TSI instructional specialist, under moderate supervision, performs instructional programs support work with limited decision-making discretion related to designing and implementing programs that utilize federal school improvement funds such as CSI (Comprehensive Support and Improvement) and TSI (Targeted Support and Improvement) funds under ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act). Employee supports departments and CSI/TSI schools with work related to assigned federal programs, ensuring improving student academic outcomes, supporting school/district improvement planning, cost-effective fiscal management, and compliance. Employee performs professional level work to carry out the Board of Education policies and procedures related to assigned federal programs.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary/Status

Certified Schedule + Instructional Specialist Supplement/Full-time

Reports To

Executive Director of Federal Programs & ELL

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Ensure that all assigned programs and fiscal requirements are in compliance with established laws and regulations of the US Department of Education and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
• Provide direct coaching and technical assistance to school leaders, district staff, and school improvement teams
• Support implementation of School Improvement Plans (SIPs) related to CSI/TSI activities
• Analyze student performance data (achievement, growth, subgroup performance), help schools identify root causes and resource inequities, and guide the use of data tools and systems (e.g., NCStar)
• Build capacity by providing data analysis, progress monitoring, and identifying intervention strategies
• Ensure district compliance with state and federal financial requirements, including supplanting regulations, federal Uniform Guidance (UG), and coordination with local, state and other federal funds
• Responsible for meeting monitoring requirements for assigned programs
• Ensure schools and district meet federal ESSA CSI/TSI requirements, support completion of required deliverables such as: Needs assessment, Comprehensive plans, Resource Allocation Review (RAR), and NCStar submissions
• Assist with the procurement of resources necessary to successfully implement the educational programs and requirements of all assigned programs
• Track progress of CSI/TSI schools against goals, document and report improvement efforts to NC DPI
• Develop and maintain an accurate system for records and accounting processes for assigned program(s)
• Complete local, state, or federal surveys and