TOSA - Intervention Specialist (Elementary)

Posting ID# RR-166374DATE: April 24, 2026POSITION: TOSA - Intervention Specialist - Elementary SchoolLOCATION: Bordewich/Bray Elementary SchoolLICENSE: Valid Nevada Teaching Endorsement, ELAD preferredOPEN TO: Employees of Carson City School District and external licensed applicants.APPLICATION PERIOD: Closes May 01, 2026, or until filled.NOTE: This position begins the 2026-2027 school year. This position is strictly contingent on sufficient Grant funds.Per Article 15.9 of the Comprehensive Agreement between the Carson City School District and the Ormsby County Education Association "Teachers seeking appointment to a special assignment position will not be guaranteed return to their former position should their assignment last more than one school year."APPLICATION: Complete the online application by clicking "Apply for this Position." The application could include:Cover letterResumeCopy of transcripts (originals required if recommended for hire),Current Nevada teaching license,Last three (3) evaluations (if no evaluations or incomplete: submit documentation on why no or partial evaluations)SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary placement based on education and verified contracted teaching experience accepted. Salary Range: $53,283.00 to $83,813.00. Employer-paid retirement, health and life insurance, sick leave benefits and personal leave.Must possess a Nevada license endorsed for the specific subject(s) and to perform other educational functions at the level and in the field for which he/she is to be employed, issued in accordance with law and in full force at the time the services are rendered. (NRS 391.170). All applicants must meet all highly qualified requirements. Bilingual preferred.Must be able to pass the pre-employment drug screen test.This is a replacement position.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Human Resources Department will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the employment process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources Department at the time you turn in your application or at least three (3) days prior to an interview by calling (775) 283-2130.CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTJob DescriptionJob Title: TOSA - Intervention Specialist: Elementary SchoolDepartment: School SiteReports To: School Site PrincipalFLSA Status: Exempt (salaried position assigned to the licensed salary schedule)Prepared By: Associate Superintendent - Human ResourcesPrepared Date: 06-16-21General Job Description:Under the supervision of the school principal, this position is responsible for identifying and supporting students who are struggling to make adequate progress in the subject areas of reading and mathematics. The Intervention Specialist will provide high quality evidence based instructional practices, researched based interventions, and track student progress towards proficiency in reading and mathematics. The Intervention Specialist will also support data-driven decision making as part of the professional learning community process to guide and differentiate instruction based on learner needs. During this time, the Intervention Specialist will be expected to provide student data to school teams and participate in decisions about student progress. This would include proficiency in student data management systems such as NWEA-MAP, RBG3 Reading Assessments, and the English Language Arts Program Assessment Tools. In order to be successful in accomplishing these tasks, the Intervention Specialist will use the latest research to promote higher academic expectations based on rigor and relevance.Experience &/or Training Required:District, departmental, and campus policies and procedures.Knowledge of high quality staff development projects.Knowledge and ability to apply Nevada State Standards for Professional Development.Working knowledge of current public education programs and trends.Ability to design and deliver research based high quality professional development projects.Ability to implement and adapt professional development databases.Ability to conduct research and gather data about program effectiveness.Superior reading, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.Superior presentation skills.Ability to utilize data base management systems and software systems as part of work in completion of assignments (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Member Center, Mastery Connect, NWEA-MAP, etc).Ability to:Intervention Specialist must be able to effectively work with administrators, teachers, and paraprofessionals to create and implement an effective learner environment that is engaging and aligned to learner needs. The Intervention Specialist will support classroom instruction that will lead to significant improvement of school and classroom practices. These professional improvements should eventually lead to high functioning students within each classroom. In addition, the Intervention Specialist will use assessment and data to guide and differentiate instruction.Licenses or Certificates Required:Possession of a valid Nevada Teaching License, ELAD and/or Reading, and/or Literacy endorsement preferred, a valid drivers' license issued by the state of residence, and an original Social Security Card. Reading or writing specializations preferred. Understanding of formative and summative assessment. When applying for a certificated licensed position, candidates must meet the position requirements as listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement.The Job Functions:The Intervention Specialist will work closely with the school administration, Professional Development Staff, Curriculum Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, and Classroom Teachers to establish effective evidence-based instructional practices that will have an impact on student achievement.Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities:Assist Schools by Providing Educational Interventions and Progress Monitoring for Students:Maintain records of interventions and progress monitoring to ensure process fidelity.Work with individual students or small groups of students to provide reading and math interventions and progress monitoring.Must be able to follow district directives in implementing this initiative including working with administrators, teachers, and paraprofessionals.Provide collaborative support to teachers through problem solving, modeling lessons, scheduling opportunities for peer observations, and conducting mini-training sessions.Utilize tracking system to maintain lists of students participating in interventions.Understand and participate in the Professional Learning Community Process. Be prepared to share student progress with the classroom teacher and grade level colleagues.Assess and monitor student growth through the collection, disaggregating, and dissemination of formal and informal assessment data, with a particular emphasis on supporting and placing ELL and special education students in the appropriate groups.Facilitate and organize the quarterly assessment process as well as the regrouping of students and determination of tutoring needs based on students' reading and mathematics mastery. Track student achievement data, maintain and organize student achievement data, reading group assignments, reading group rosters, tutoring schedules and assignments. Reading mastery levels are tracked quarterly using the Grade Summary Form.Become an active member of the School Leadership Team. May include but not limited to site intervention programs such as tutoring and other remediation opportunities.Communicate all student progress with parents, staff, other school leaders, and the Ed Services Office.Monitor student achievement and programming to ensure that every child is making adequate progress.Supervise, manage, and schedule all tutors and/or afterschool programming.Communicate and coordinate program with other Intervention Specialists, Classroom Teachers, and Learning Strategists.Prepare student achievement data and communicate regularly with Site Administration, Curriculum Coordinators, and Instructional Coaches regarding program implementation.Develop an in-depth understanding of all the English Language Arts and math program components and their theoretical underpinnings, fully participating in all trainings, and professional development opportunities.Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by the Site Principal.Skills:Computer skills: facility with word processing, spreadsheet, and email programs.Internet savvy.Organized and data savvy.Written and oral communication skills.Multi-tasking abilities.Well-respected member of school staff.Understanding of Coaching; coaching abilities.Reading and writing specializations preferred.Understanding of formative & summative assessment required by CCSD.Content Knowledge:Knowledge of MAP assessment. Must be able to navigate website, download data, and provide instruction to others on gathering data and using data to provide instructional interventions.Knowledge of state writing traits and corresponding rubrics.Knowledge of state mandated assessments and data associated with those assessments. Must be able to support teachers across content areas to utilize this data to support student learning in each classroom.Learner-Centered mindset to support unit design and development. This includes establishing learning targets, SMART goals, and assessment development.Knowledge of the co-teaching model to provide services to ESL and special education students. The Carson City School District utilizes this model to provide services and the Intervention Specialists must understand these practices and be able to support teacher teams as they do this collaborative classroom work.A deep understanding of best practices including differentiated instruction to meet the needs of special populations including IEP and LEP subgroups.The candidate must be highly skilled in the area of differentiated instruction and the MTSS model.Knowledge of Content area literacy and strategies that can be used by teachers to allow students of various reading levels to interact with the text.Professional Integrity:* The students of the school must come first. The stance of the Intervention Specialists must be founded in student performance and supporting the change in adult behaviors which ultimately lead to students improving their academic performance in all areas.* The Intervention Specialists at each site must be able to support the change process and follow district directives when implementing programming at the elementary school level.General Information:The Intervention Specialist might be expected to work additional days.The Intervention Specialist will operate under a flexible start schedule that will require them to work a 7.5-hour day, but the start time will vary based on daily responsibilities.The Intervention Specialist will be selected by site level administration.The Intervention Specialist must demonstrate the ability to improvise and make adjustments in order to meet the staff development needs of site staff members.Physical Demands:The 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate objects; reach with hands and arms; and communicate verbally and in writing. The employee is occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must report to work on campus\assigned site.When applying for a certificated licensed position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement.Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Carson City School District does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability and age, or on any other basis protected by state or federal laws, and it provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies: Title IX and 504 Coordinator, 1402 W. King Street, Carson City, NV 89703, (775) 283-2130.