Summary or Purpose

Under the direction of the Director of Curriculum & Instruction, the Coordinator of Intervention Services will promote and support the NSBSD Board of Education Strategic Plan and District Pedagogy. The Coordinator will assist in the implementation of district pedagogy, curricular materials, and adopted research-based instructional strategies. The Coordinator will provide curricular support including selection and evaluation, and uphold State and federal laws in all NSBSD schools. This position provides support for teachers that models culturally responsive, safe, and individualized instruction. This means that differences in individual learning style, rate of learning, level of maturation, level of achievement, and social emotional well-being will provide the basis for instructional and curricular decision-making.

NSBSD Board of Education Strategic Plan: 2020-2025 NSBSD Strategic Plan 1 .2.pdf - Google Drive

NSBSD Pedagogy: SY23-24 Pedagogy Working Document - North Slope Borough School District (nsbsd.org)

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree in education required.
• State of Alaska Type 'A' certificate required, type 1 B' certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of effective intervention strategies and materials is required.
• Demonstrated understanding of the RTI/MTSS process and structure is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work positively in multilingual/multicultural environment required.
• Ability to work, live and travel in remote areas of Alaska required.
• Progressive professional attitude; the ability to accept and implement educational change required.
• Ability to work and contribute as a member of a management team required. General knowledge of current trends and issues in education required.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills required.
• Experience in evaluation/selection of curriculum materials preferred.
• Rural Alaskan experience preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Remain abreast of developments and innovations in the field of education as it relates to curriculum and instruction.
• Assist in continual upgrading of District wide curriculum and programs.
• Assist in organizing a variety of pedagogical, methods, and curriculum & instruction training programs and staff development activities related to effective intervention processes for the District.
• Assist in the determination of types of curriculum and instruction programs needed by the school sites.
• Prepare and submit curriculum and instruction reports and other required documentation as required.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and review of District curriculum and instruction standards.
• Assist in supporting the Alaska Reads Act.
• Coordinate District-wide curriculum and instruction functions such as review committees and District-wide Curriculum meetings.
• Assists the Director of Curriculum and Instruction in evaluating the quality of the District's instructional programs for intervention in light of District priorities, program goals, projected student outcomes, performance objectives, and state and national standards.
• Assists in coordination of District-wide programs including lnupiaq language initiatives, and culturally safe and responsive pedagogy, and Social and Emotional Learning initiatives.
• Assist with planning and implementation of District-wide Rtl/ MTSS program. Adhere to all District policies and regulations.
• Perform such other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction may assign.

Physical Requirements

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 the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to travel within and outside of the North Slope Borough School District. The employee must be willing and able to fly in small and large commuter planes.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.