This position is a grade 122 on the salary schedule. Placement range: $63,325.00 to $72,372.00

At Phoenix Elementary School District #1, we are Inspiring Every Child to Achieve, educating the future leaders of Phoenix! The Reading Assessment Support Specialist plays a vital role in this mission by assisting district schools in incorporating a student-centered system of data-driven instruction and intervention. This position focuses on closing the achievement gap in reading by continuously training and supporting site staff in the effective use of Reading Assessments and Progress Monitoring, ensuring every student has the opportunity to master grade-level standards and curriculum over time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assessment Software Training & Capacity Building

Performance Objective and Success Standards: Deliver comprehensive training to diverse staff groups to ensure technical proficiency and self-sufficiency in utilizing district assessment platforms.

90% of trained staff demonstrate competency in navigating software and accessing Benchmark reports independently.
Training sessions are rated as "highly effective" in post-session evaluations by at least 85% of participants.

Benchmark & Survey Level Assessment (SLA) Facilitation

Performance Objective and Success Standards: Guide the standardized implementation of Benchmark testing and Survey Level Assessments to ensure data integrity and instructional relevance.

100% of Benchmark testing windows are completed within district-mandated timelines across assigned sites.
SLA procedures are applied with 100% adherence to district protocols, minimizing testing irregularities or data errors.

Progress Monitoring & Caseload Management

Performance Objective and Success Standards: Maintain rigorous oversight of student progress monitoring data, ensuring intervention accuracy and timely system updates.

100% of intervention descriptions and scoring updates are entered into the system within 48 hours of assessment.
Caseload audits reveal zero unresolved data discrepancies or missing scoring entries at the end of each reporting period.

Data-Driven Goal Setting & Instructional Support

Performance Objective and Success Standards: Partner with educators to translate assessment data into actionable student goals and clear performance expectations.

Goal-setting sessions result in documented, measurable student growth targets for 100% of monitored caseloads.
Effective "score-to-intervention" mapping is verified through a measurable increase in the alignment of classroom interventions with assessment results.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Site Communication

Performance Objective and Success Standards: Foster a collaborative environment through active participation in school-wide planning and proactive communication with multi-disciplinary teams.

Attendance and active facilitation at 100% of scheduled grade-level, staff, and School Wide Plan meetings.
Resolution of site-level assessment issues occurs within 24 hours of initial communication or identification.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
Valid Arizona Standard Teaching Certificate.
Experience working with teachers and site-based teams
Experience and training in data management

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Master’s Degree
3 to 5 years of experience teaching K-8.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

Purpose and functions of web-based assessment management systems (e.g., AIMSweb).
Subcomponents and processes of assessment and how to select data for specific purposes.
Educational data systems and the flexibility required for their integration

Skilled in:

Utilizing existing and new technologies to advance assessment goals.
Providing multi-level training to staff with varying technology skill levels.
Time management and scheduling training appointments in a timely manner.

Ability to:

Work cooperatively with a wide variety of co-employees.
Self-manage a significant workload and schedule independently.
Communicate complex assessment information clearly to diverse school staff.

Core Competencies:

Accountability

Analytical Thinking

Concern for Order

Planning Ahead

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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 frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms, and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach; the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs., such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature. The nature of this position is fast-paced and may occasionally be thought of as stressful. Through interaction with the public and other district employees, the employee may encounter different scents.

WE ARE PHOENIX #1!

At Phoenix Elementary School District #1, we are Inspiring Every Child to Achieve, educating the future leaders of Phoenix! We’re looking for passionate people who want to shape the future to join in our mission of offering all students an excellent and equitable education. The education of our children is a shared responsibility among our community, and we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to be part of that.

Every member of our Phoenix #1 family—from our top leadership team to our bus drivers, our nutrition team to our nurses, and our teachers to our technology gurus is shaping the lives of our students every day. We also drive forward the goals of ensuring equity and excellence for all students. It’s not just our work; it is our passion!

We are a Pre-Kindergarten through 8^th grade school district in Phoenix, Arizona, established in 1871 as the first free public school district in Arizona. The district boundaries cover an area from 16^th Street to 23^rd Avenue, and Buckeye Road to Thomas Road.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US:

Our 12 schools are in the heart of Phoenix.
We are educating the future leaders of Phoenix.
We are accessible by Phoenix Light Rail.
We support and encourage a healthy work/life balance.
We have University partners that offer discounted tuition.

NOTICES

The statements in this job description describe the essential functions and requirements as assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Job descriptions are subject to change. Employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background check. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. Phoenix #1 is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Lauren Pagnotta, HR Coordinator, at (602) 257-6072 at least 3 days in advance.