Title I Specialist-Northridge Elementary (2026-27 School Year)

Company: Bismarck Public Schools
Location: Bismarck
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for a dedicated and data-driven Title I Specialist at Northridge Elementary to join their team for the 2026-2027 school year. This role is pivotal in driving school-wide goals for both academic excellence and positive behavioral support. The specialist will work directly with students, collaborate with educators, and engage families to ensure every child has the resources to succeed. This position will start August 14th, 2026. New Teacher Orientation will be held August 11th, 12th and 13th, 2026. A teaching contract is 187 days. External candidates are allowed to bring in up to 17 years of contracted K - 12 teaching experience. Qualifications: 1. A valid ND teaching certificate 2. Bachelor's degree This posting is for internal and external teaching applicants (this also includes current BPS employees in support staff/ temporary/substitute positions). Current contracted part-time BPS teachers wanting a full time position should also complete the external application. Applicants for teaching positions will be asked to complete the EPI Candidate Assessment. You should receive an email prompting you to complete this survey. This is timed and takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete. You only need to complete the survey one time and then it will show as completed on all applications. Additional information on the BPS benefit package is posted on the District website: https://www.bismarckschools.org/about-bps/departments/humanresources/employeebenefitsummaries. Essential Functions • Data Management: Gather, organize, and interpret assessment data on Title I identified students. • Instructional Strategies: Utilize best practice instructional strategies and research-based intervention curriculum materials to meet the learning needs of identified Title I students. • Modeling: Model the use of intervention strategies through their use in the classroom to general and special education teachers. • Data Analysis: Analyze existing student achievement data and administer student assessment and progress monitoring instruments to aid in progress monitoring of Title I students. • MTSS Participation: Serve on the building level Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) team and participate in weekly MTSS meetings and data analysis meetings. Provide leadership for these meetings in collaboration with the building administrator. • Collaboration: Collaborate with classroom teachers, building and district specialists, building administrator, and parents when designing MTSS interventions. • Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate student records, parent communication records, and student progress data reports as required by state and federal Title I law and district policy. • Professional Development: Attend professional development opportunities that promote improved instructional strategies and support research-based resource material needed to implement the intervention program successfully and support/maintain professional growth. • Professional Conduct: Maintain proper professional conduct as defined in the Certified Teacher Manual, Certified Teacher Negotiated Agreement, and district policies. • Adhere to School Policies: Follow school policies and procedures. • Attendance: This position requires prompt and consistent attendance. • Perform Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the work unit. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills • Strong collaboration and communication skills. • Ability to develop and implement intervention plans. • Proficiency in data collection and analysis to monitor student progress. Knowledge • Understanding of intervention strategies and academic intervention techniques. • Familiarity with special education processes and regulations. • Knowledge of child development and effective instructional practices. Abilities • Work effectively with a diverse group of students and staff. • Adapt to changing work priorities and maintain confidentiality. Bismarck Public Schools prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a student’s, parent’s, guardian’s, or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups, as required by federal law • Manage multiple tasks and maintain detailed records. Responsibility Provide information and support to teachers, staff, and parents. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support student success. Have a continual impact on the organization’s services.

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