IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALIST

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under the general direction of the Chief Academic Officer and the Chief School Performance Officer, the Implementation Specialist supports WCSD Strategic Plan goals, objectives, and initiatives. The Implementation Specialist supports the overall teaching and learning process by providing on-site professional development to build the capacity of teachers to deliver effective instruction through the Nevada Academic Content Standards. Implementation Specialists will be deployed in each zone as directed by the Chief Academic Officer and the Chief School Performance Officer to work primarily with content area and grade level professional learning communities (PLCs) and with individual teachers to the extent possible. Implementation Specialists will collaboratively work with other WCSD departments in developing and implementing Nevada Academic Content Standards. Data-driven review and related discussion will drive improvement efforts. Incumbent performs related work as required.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Implementation Specialists will support grade level and/or content areas PLCs by teaching, modeling, and supporting collaborative structures; provide professional resources; assisting PLCs to analyze student work and various types of data; serve as a conduit of content and instructional expertise as well as on-site technical assistance and professional development with core materials; may model lessons as well as observe and offer feedback to teachers; support the implementation of effective research-based teaching strategies and reflective practices through a variety of methods, including PLC support; and will participate in a program of support and professional development in order to continually develop and refine their skills.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education/Experience: Any combination of education that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

1. Education: Master's Degree (or in progress) with coursework in education or related field from an accredited university;

AND

2. Experience: A minimum of five (5) years successful classroom teaching experience at the high school, middle school, or elementary school level.

AND

3. Qualification into the Teacher Leadership Pool is required.

Knowledge of: Washoe County School District Strategic Plan; Nevada content and Common Core State Standards; adopted core curriculum materials; and research-based instructional strategies.

Skill at: Group facilitation and interpersonal communication both oral and written; teaching adults, including effective collaboration; and organizational skills and the ability to design and implement effective professional development experiences.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid Nevada teaching certificate.

Special Considerations: It is desirable that some candidates have experience in dual immersion and have bilingual Spanish skills.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY 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 working environment for 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. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.

Teacher Leadership Pool

Salary:
Teacher's Salary Schedule

Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year.


Internal Job Number: 2017-18-C1701891

Endorsements: Other

Additional Job Information:
Teacher Leadership pool candidate required for this position. See 2018-19 Teacher Leadership Pool posting for more information.

This is a Limited Term position ending June 2018. This position is grant funded and is contingent upon continued funding. The hiring administrator may retain incumbent for the duration of the grant without re-advertising.

At the conclusion of this position, the incumbent will be eligible to participate in the exclusive transfer process and overage process in accordance with the certified negotiated agreement.

The Washoe County School District pays an additional legislatively-designated amount to the Public Employees Retirement System on behalf of the employee for retirement benefits. No retirement contribution is made by the employee.

New employees will have $55.00 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting.

Please be advised there is a 90-day waiting period for insurance benefits.

Benefits are paid by employees at a prorated percent for those working less than full time.
Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321.