Academic Specialist, K-12 Remedial

Position Title: Academic Specialist, K-12

Salary Schedule: State Based Plus Local Supplement

Department: Teaching & Learning

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Reports To: Executive Director, Teaching & Learning

Work Schedule: 240 days per year/8 hour per day

Grade/Level: K-12

FLSA: Exempt

Primary Function: The Academic Specialist provides expert professional development, coaching, and on-site support to K-12 educators to enhance early intervention and remedial education practices. This role focuses on the effective implementation of evidence-based strategies, including academic intervention and the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework, to improve student achievement. The specialist ensures the provision of individualized basic skills instruction as mandated by Georgia Law and supports the schoolwide integration of MTSS to promote intellectual and academic growth for all students identified for intervention. The specialist collaborates with teachers and school leaders to promote inclusive, data-driven best practices and develops educators through targeted training, collaborative problem-solving, and the design of intervention resources.

Office Environment

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard

Constant Interruptions

Hearing and speaking to exchange information

Seeing to read a variety of materials

Sitting for extended periods of time

Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials

Must hold or be eligible for a Georgia Level 5 certificate or higher in a core academic area or related field

Minimum five (5) years of teaching experience with evidence of impact in closing academic gaps

School leadership and scheduling experience preferred

Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

Strong knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and evidence-based intervention strategies.

Demonstrated experience with leading professional development and/or program implementation

Proficiency with spreadsheets and data analysis

Stay current with educational trends, research, and best practices in early intervention and remedial education strategies and professional learning related to MTSS and academic interventions.

Develop professional learning and coaching opportunities tailored to school staff, utilizing best practices in adult learning theory.

Analyze student data to identify trends and areas for improvement and collaborate with school teams to inform intervention efforts.

Collaborate with teachers and school leaders to identify student needs and tailor intervention strategies.

Use data to drive decisions regarding professional learning needs and K-12 intervention strategies.

Recommend, implement, and evaluate targeted academic interventions for struggling students across K-12.

Collaborate with MTSS, ESEP, ESOL, and other teams to implement interventions aligned with state and district guidelines

Supports the district eligibility and exit processes for Early Intervention Programs (EIP) and Remedial Education Programs (REP).

Monitor student progress in intervention programs and collaborate with teachers and school leaders to adjust strategies for effectiveness.

Develop, facilitate, and deliver professional learning and coaching sessions for K-12 educators on evidence-based instructional strategies, intervention methods, and MTSS processes.

Observe, model, and provide feedback on instructional practices to ensure alignment with state and district requirements.

Foster a growth mindset in educators by modeling and supporting evidence-based teaching, differentiated instruction, and inclusive practices.

Build relationships with school leaders to promote a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.

Meet regularly with coordinators and content teams to ensure alignment across the district.

Provide regular reports on intervention and professional learning outcomes to school leaders, identifying growth areas and recommending improvements.

Assist the Teaching & Learning department in implementing district-wide initiatives.

Support the development and delivery of professional learning materials and resources for MTSS and academic support.

Coordinate and verify state and federal funding counts (FTE) and guide school staff in scheduling processes and proper coding for student services.

Conduct regular audits of student intervention records and Tier 2/Tier 3 student data to ensure compliance with Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) guidelines.

Collect and organize data and feedback related to the intervention program effectiveness for reporting

Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.