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

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) Specialist collaborates with specific Title I school sites that are identified to receive School Performance Supports. The SPS Specialist will provide systematic supports to Title I elementary and secondary school 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 2 star. The SPS Specialist collaborates with ESSA-Evidence Based outside vendors to coordinate district support which may include Professional Learning. The SPS Specialist may receive additional guidance 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

• Assists individual sites in aligning outside vendors, programs, and support.
• Coordinates/assists in scheduling the on-site training and coaching with vendors.
• Collaborates with the Accountability Department to assist schools in retrieving student data and assist in analyzing the data.
• Attends vendor professional development training and coaching in order to help facilitate work when the vendor coach is not on site.
• Assists in overseeing program implementation and be a point person if issues arise with the vendors.
• Assists in building staff understanding of the alignment of Nevada Academic Content Standards to facilitate effective planning and assessment of content.
• Provides modeling, co-teaching, and coaching (Plan, Do, Study, Act) of effective practices to classroom teachers.
• Attends grade-level professional learning communities to assist with alignment of supports being provided.
• Provides follow-up for professional learning through coaching and mentoring.
• Assists in utilizing a continual model of improvement cycle (Plan, Do, Study, Act) for Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC), iReady, and WiDA assessments to determine progress made toward School Improvement Plan (SIP) goals and objectives.
• Assist in utilizing planning and assessment tools to evaluate instructional impact on students.

Facilitation, Coaching, and Classroom Environment:

• Creates a professional coaching model with high expectations, respect, rapport, and cultural acceptance.
• Organizes schedules to create a safe, accessible, resource rich environment that fosters positive 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.
• Establishes and promotes a positive culture of learning.
• Demonstrates cultural competency.

Professional Responsibilities and Collaboration:

• Maintains accurate documentation and records related 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 and trainings related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS


Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:


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


Experience: Five (5) years successful teaching experience required. Qualification into the Teacher Leadership Pool is required. If there are no qualified candidates in the Teacher Leadership Pool who meet the job specific 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 level required.


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 to monitor progress and inform recommendations for instructional programming.
• Effective communication and collaboration with staff, administrators, families, community partners, and vendors to support student success.
• Utilizing various computer programs including Excel, 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 and work effectively both independently and collaboratively in group settings.
• Support effective instructional practices and continuous school improvement.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to implement programs.
• Manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining professionalism, integrity, confidentiality and sound ethical 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.


Work Environment

• 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
• Bending/Stooping: Rarely
• 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. 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.


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. Here at Washoe 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


Salary


Teacher's Salary Schedule


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.


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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.