School Performance Supports Specialist Full-time Limited Term (Ending June 2027)

Washoeschools; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life保险

Sick Leave, Holiday Pay, Vacation Pay

PERS retirement

Salary increases

Longevity bonuses

Guidance resources

Job summary

Washoe County School District is seeking a SPS Specialist to collaborate with Title I sites receiving School Performance Supports. The role coordinates vendor coaching, analyzes student data, and aligns NV Academic Content Standards with SIP goals.

The position involves modeling effective practices, coaching teachers, and participating in PLCs to drive school improvement across CSI/TSI/ATSI sites. A Master's degree and teaching experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or related field is required.
• Five years teaching experience required; Teacher Leadership Pool qualification required if available.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Nevada teaching license in the relevant subject area/grade level.

Responsibilities

• Assists in aligning outside vendors, programs, and supports for CSI/TSI/ATSI sites.
• Coordinates scheduling of on-site training and coaching with vendors.
• Collaborates with Accountability to retrieve and analyze student data.
• Attends vendor PD and coaching to support on-site work when vendor is not on site.
• Oversees program implementation and serves as a point of contact if issues arise with vendors.
• Helps align NV Academic Content Standards to planning and assessment.

Skills

Educational coaching

Data analysis

Professional development

Stakeholder collaboration

PLC facilitation

Education

Master's degree in education

Five years of teaching experience

Teacher Leadership Pool qualification

Nevada teaching license

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Infinite Campus

BIG

SharePoint

Job description

Elementary Education

Certified - Classroom Teacher - Other

Job Number 2000017422

Start Date

Open Date 05/27/2026

Closing Date

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SUPPORTS (SPS)SPECIALIST

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The School Performance Supports (SPS)Specialistcollaborateswith specific Title I school sites that areidentifiedto receive School Performance Supports.The SPSSpecialistwill provide systematic supports to Title Ielementary and secondaryschool sites that are identified as Comprehensive Intervention and Supports (CSI), Targeted Intervention and Supports (TSI), Additional Targeted Intervention and Supports (ATSI), 1 star, and/or 2star. The SPSSpecialist collaborateswith ESSA-Evidence Based outside vendors to coordinate districtsupportwhich may include Professional Learning. The SPSSpecialistmay receiveadditionalguidance from the Academic Chief Officers, and/or Directors of the Curriculum & Instruction, English Language Development, and Accountability Departments and may regularly collaborate with their department staff members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assistsindividual sites in aligning outside vendors, programs, and support.
• Coordinates/assists in scheduling the on-site training and coaching with vendors.
• CollaborateswiththeAccountability Department toassistschools in retrieving student data andassistin analyzing the data.
• Attends vendor professional development training and coachingin order tohelpfacilitatework when the vendor coach is not on site.
• Assistsin overseeing program implementation and be apointperson if issues arise with the vendors.
• Assistsin building staff understanding of the alignment of Nevada Academic Content Standards tofacilitateeffective planning and assessment of content.
• Providesmodeling, co-teaching, and coaching (Plan, Do, Study, Act) of effective practices to classroom teachers.
• Attendsgrade-levelprofessional learning communitiestoassistwith alignment of supports being provided.
• Providesfollow-up for professional learning through coaching and mentoring.
• Assistsinutilizinga continual model of improvement cycle (Plan, Do, Study, Act) forSmarter Balanced Assessment Consortium(SBAC),iReady, and WiDA assessments todetermineprogress made towardSchool Improvement Plan(SIP)goals andobjectives.
• Assistinutilizingplanning and assessment tools to evaluate instructional impact on students.

Facilitation, Coaching, and Classroom Environment:

• Creates a professional coaching model withhigh expectations, respect, rapport, and cultural acceptance.
• Organizes schedulesto create a safe, accessible,resource richenvironmentthat fosterspositive coaching.
• Supports effective classroom procedures and student behavior through modeling lessons, co-teaching with mainstream classroom teachers, and providing opportunities for reflective discussion and feedback.
• Establishesand promotesapositiveculture of learning.
• Demonstrates cultural competency.

Professional Responsibilitiesand Collaboration:

• Maintainsaccuratedocumentation andrecordsrelated to the position.
• Reflects on coaching responsibilities and support.
• Seeks out and supports family and community partnerships.
• Participates in professional learning communities.
• Participates in various district department meetings,professional learning communities, cadres, and/or professional learning that is relevant to job expectations.
• Attends school and district level meetings andtrainingsrelated to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Anycombination of education and experience that couldlikely providethe required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtainthe knowledgeand skills would be:

Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in education or a related fieldrequired.

Experience: Five (5)yearssuccessful teaching experiencerequired. Qualificationintothe Teacher Leadership Pool isrequired. If there are no qualified candidates in the Teacher Leadership Pool who meet thejobspecific qualifications, a candidate can be hired with a provision that they qualify into the Teacher Leadership Pool within the first year.

Licenses/Certificates :Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid Nevada teaching license in the relevant subject area/and or grade levelrequired.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of :

• Instructional coaching, professional development, and adult learning practices.
• Nevada Academic Content Standards, curriculum alignment, and assessment systems (SBAC,iReady, WIDA).
• Data analysis, continuous improvement models (PDSA), and instructional planning tools.
• Culturally responsive practices, classroom management, and positive learning environments.
• Program implementation, vendor coordination, and educational support systems.

Skill in:

• Collecting and analyzing data tomonitorprogress andinform recommendations for instructional programming.
• Effective communication and collaboration with staff, administrators, families, community partners, and vendors to support student success.
• Utilizing various computer programs includingExcel, Word, Power Point, Infinite Campus, BIG, Share Point.
• Effective coaching, mentoring, modeling instruction, and co-teaching.
• Facilitating professional learning communities (PLCs),trainings, and collaborative meetings.
• Building collaborative relationships with staff, families, community partners, and vendors.

Ability to:

• Create positive, culturally inclusive coaching and learning environments.
• Take initiative andwork effectively both independentlyand collaborativelyin group settings.
• Support effective instructional practices and continuous school improvement.
• Collaborate withvariousstakeholders to implement programs.
• Manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining professionalism,integrity,confidentiality andsoundethical conduct.
• Use data, assessment tools, and reflective practices to improve student outcomes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT?/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposure to weather:Never
• Exposure to loud noises:Rarely
• Working in confined spaces:Rarely
• Working at heights:Never
• Working with hazardous materials:Never

Physical Demands

• Lifting/Carrying:Occasionally
• Standing/Walking:Occasionally
• Reaching: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling:Rarely
• Climbing: Never
• Fine motor skills:Occasionally

Definitions:

• Never: The activity or condition does not occur.
• Rarely: The activity or condition occurs less than 10% of the time.
• Occasionally: The activity or condition occurs 10-30% of the time.
• Frequently: The activity or condition occurs 30-60% of the time.
• Continuously: The activity or condition occurs more than 60% of the time

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTSMAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and workingenvironmentfor all students, staff, and visitors.? The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. TheDistrictprohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e.Boy Scouts of America) from access to public schoolfacilitiesuse.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Washoe County School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Washoe County School District is committed to providing all applicants and employees equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. HereatWashoe County School District, we are a diverse group of people who honor the differences that drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our students and employees. We believe that through a culture of inclusivity, we have the power to reflect on the community we serve.

Internal Job Number 2026-27-C262808

Teacher's Salary Schedule (215 days)

Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position. View the salary schedules here.

Additional Job Information

This position is for the 2026/27 school year with an anticipated contract start date after July, 1st 2026.

This position is Title-funded and is contingent upon continued funding. The hiring administrator may retain incumbent for the duration of the grant without re-advertising.

Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to;

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life InsuranceEmployees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
• Salary Increases
• Longevity Bonuses
• Guidance Resources
• And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information .
• Please be advised health insurance premiums are paid by employees at a prorated percent for those working less than full time.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.

The job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes.

Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at [phone].