School Improvement CSI​/TSI Instructional Specialist

School Improvement CSI/TSI Instructional Specialist

ESL

P.O. Box 30035

Charlotte , NC 28230

Instructional
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Start Date

Open Date 10/15/2026

Closing Date 10/30/2026

The school improvement CSI/TSI instructional specialist, under moderate supervision, performs instructional programs support work with limited decision-making discretion related to designing and implementing programs that utilize federal school improvement funds such as CSI (Comprehensive Support and Improvement) and TSI (Targeted Support and Improvement) funds under ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act). Employee supports departments and CSI/TSI schools with work related to assigned federal programs, ensuring improving student academic outcomes, supporting school/district improvement planning, cost-effective fiscal management, and compliance.

Employee performs professional level work to carry out the Board of Education policies and procedures related to assigned federal programs.

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

Certified Schedule + Instructional Specialist Supplement/Full-time

Executive Director of Federal Programs & ELL

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte
- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Ensure that all assigned programs and fiscal requirements are in compliance with established laws and regulations of the US Department of Education and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
• Provide direct coaching and technical assistance to school leaders, district staff, and school improvement teams
• Support implementation of School Improvement Plans (SIPs) related to CSI/TSI activities
• Analyze student performance data (achievement, growth, subgroup performance), help schools identify root causes and resource inequities, and guide the use of data tools and systems (e.g., NCStar)
• Build capacity by providing data analysis, progress monitoring, and identifying intervention strategies
• Ensure district compliance with state and federal financial requirements, including supplanting regulations, federal Uniform Guidance (UG), and coordination with local, state and other federal funds
• Responsible for meeting monitoring requirements for assigned programs
• Ensure schools and district meet federal ESSA CSI/TSI requirements, support completion of required deliverables such as:
  Needs assessment, Comprehensive plans, Resource Allocation Review (RAR), and NCStar submissions
• Assist with the procurement of resources necessary to successfully implement the educational programs and requirements of all assigned programs
• Track progress of CSI/TSI schools against goals, document and report improvement efforts to NC DPI
• Develop and maintain an accurate system for records and accounting processes for assigned program(s)
• Complete local, state, or federal surveys and reports accurately and promptly
• Provide assistance with Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) compliance monitoring by the state and/or federal government
• Attend training sessions, conferences, and workshops as assigned or appropriate to keep abreast of current practices, programs, and legal issues.
• Perform related duties as required

• Comprehensive in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices, and procedures of public school system policies to include State Accountability Model and ESSSA
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of curriculum in assigned area
• Comprehensive knowledge of staff development practices, procedures, and techniques
• Comprehensive knowledge on how to utilize appropriate data and information to make instructional decisions for students
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various learning styles, curriculum development and program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
• Skilled in the development of SMART Goals
• Skilled in the…