Instructional Specialist

Our Vision

Metro Nashville Public Schools will be established as the premier large school district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known.

Our Mission

We deliver a great public education to every student, every day.

Job Summary

At the direction of the principal and in collaboration with the Department of MTSS, the role of the Instructional Specialist is to provide and facilitate skills-based literacy and/or math interventions and other academic supports for students in compliance with the TN RTI2 framework and implemented through the MNPS Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework. The Instructional Specialist collaborates regularly with other educators to utilize data-based decision-making to meet the needs of individual students.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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. Regular and reliable attendance is an expectation of the job.

EducationEducation LevelEducation DetailsRequired/
Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in education Required

Licenses and CertificationsLicenses/CertificationsLicenses/Certification DetailsTime FrameRequired/
Preferred

Teaching Certification/License in TN Upon Hire Required

Work ExperienceExperienceExperience DetailsRequired/
Preferred

Experience in delivering skills-based literacy and/or math interventions Preferred

Essential FunctionsEssential Function

INSTRUCTION: Provides targeted skills-based literacy and/or math intervention to individuals and small groups of students using district-approved intervention curriculum and resources; Collaborates regularly with classroom teachers and other appropriate personnel to plan, implement, and adjust instruction along a continuum of increasing intensity based on student needs as identified through multiple sources of data, including ongoing assessment.
ASSESSMENT: Serves on (and may lead) the School-wide Assessment Team to implement all steps of the MTSS Screening Process; Conducts regular progress monitoring in compliance with the state RTI2 framework and MNPS MTSS guidance and procedures; Conducts ongoing formative assessment for instruction
DATA-BASED DECISION-MAKING: Participates in (and may co-facilitate) all MTSS Data Team meetings and other MTSS team meetings (MTSS Leadership Team, MTSS-B Team, S-Team) as needed; Collaborates with school and district staff to analyze and integrate multiple sources of data across the areas of literacy, math, SEL/behavior, and attendance to meet the needs of each learner.
DATA COLLECTION & DOCUMENTATION: Collaborates with other school personnel to fulfill the requirements of the state RTII framework and the dyslexia law through the implementation of systems and processes for documentation (e.g. use of the RTI module in Infinite Campus), reporting (e.g., state reporting for dyslexia) , and communication with families (e.g., intervention placement and progress letters); Contributes to collaborative data-based decision-making through the maintenance and sharing of accurate and up-to-date records of students’ services and progress
PROFESSSIONAL LEARNING: Attends regular, district-provided professional development sessions throughout the school year.

Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKSAsProficiency

Strong content knowledge in literacy and/or mathematics
Ability to implement effective explicit, systematic instruction
Data analysis skills; growth mindset
Professional collaboration and problem-solving skills

Required for All Jobs

• Punctuality and consistent presence are essential to maintaining a productive and collaborative work environment. Regular in-person attendance is a fundamental expectation of this position.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Complies with all laws, regulations, policies and standards.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

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. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Notes: N/A - Not Applicable. Rarely - The physical demand or working condition is required on an occasional basis and the intensity is light. Occasionally - The physical demand or working condition is required sometimes, and the intensity is moderate. Frequently - The physical demand or working condition is required often, and the intensity is moderate to heavy. Constantly - The physical demand or working condition is required continuously, and the intensity is heavy. Weight - The weight refers to the amount of force required to lift, carry, push, pull, or hold objects.

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Job Title: Instructional Specialist
Job Code: 1303015
Job Family: 13 – Exempt Administrative Professionals
Sub-Family: Administrative
Job Family SOC Code: 43-0000
Sub-Family SOC Code: 43-6000
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Grade Ladder: MNPS Certificated Teacher
Pay Grade: MNPS.201_
Duration (Days):
Locations Type: School-Based
Approved Date: 1/1/1900 12:00:00 AM
Date Last Edited: 2/13/2026 7:57:45 AM
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