RFA - State Systemic Improvement Plan Regional Literacy Content and Technology Specialist (K-8)

Agency:	Mississippi Department of Education
State:	Mississippi
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541519 - Other Computer Related Services 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Posted Date:	Feb 14, 2024
Due Date:	Mar 21, 2024
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Effective July 1, 2021

Revised October 4, 2023

REQUEST FOR APPLICATION

EDUCATORS IN RESIDENCE (EIR)

State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) Regional Literacy

Content and Technology Specialist (K-8)

Submission Due Date: March 21, 2024

Table of Contents

SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................... 4

1.1 Mississippi Board of Education Program Purpose and Goals ........................................................ 4

1.2 Position and Salary Offered ................................................................................................................ 4

1.3 Eligibility Requirements/Criteria ...................................................................................................... 5

1.4 Qualifications Required....................................................................................................................... 5

1.5 Program Reports and Evaluation ....................................................................................................... 6

1.6 Applicant Conditions ........................................................................................................................... 6

1.7 Tentative Timeline of Activities.......................................................................................................... 7

1.8 Application Details............................................................................................................................... 7

1.8.1 Part I - Application ................................................................................................................ 8

1.8.2 Part II – Resume .................................................................................................................... 8

1.8.3 Part III - Certifications and Licenses ..................................................................................... 8

1.8.4 Part IV – References .............................................................................................................. 8

1.8.5 Part V – Interviews (Phase III) .............................................................................................. 8

1.8.6 Part VI – District/Entity Commitment.................................................................................. 8

1.8.7 Part VII - Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)............................................................... 8

SECTION 2. APPLICATION REVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS ............................................ 8

2.1 Phase I – Review of Application Components ................................................................................. 8

2.2 Phase II – Review and Scoring .......................................................................................................... 9

2.3 Phase III – Interview........................................................................................................................... 9

2.4 Phase IV – MOU .................................................................................................................................. 9

SECTION 3. SELECTION CRITERIA – 100 POINTS..................................................................... 9

SECTION 4. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ..............................................................................10

SECTION 5. SUBMISSION AND DELIVERY OF APPLICATIONS ...............................................10

5.1 Risk of Delivery................................................................................................................................... 11

SECTION 6. RESTRICTIONS ON COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE OFFICE OF

PROCUREMENT STAFF ...............................................................................................................12

SECTION 7. CONDITIONS OF SOLICITATION ...........................................................................12

SECTION 8. ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS..........................................................................12

SECTION 9. REJECTION OF APPLICATIONS .............................................................................13

SECTION 10. DISPOSITION OF APPLICATIONS ........................................................................13

SECTION 11. PROTEST/COMPLAINT POLICY ............................................................................13

SECTION 12. CONFLICT OF INTEREST ......................................................................................13

SECTION 13. APPLICATION FORMATTING AND SUBMISSION FORMS .................................14

13.1 Formatting Directions ...................................................................................................................... 14

SECTION 14. REQUIRED ELEMENTS CHECKLIST....................................................................14

FORM 1 – COVER PAGE ...............................................................................................................16

FORM 2 - CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM ........................................................ 17

SUPPLEMENTAL FORM A ...........................................................................................................18

DISTRICT/ENTITY COLLABORATION .......................................................................................18

FORM 3 - ASSURANCES...............................................................................................................21

FORM 4 - STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS ................................................................... 23

FORM 5 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS ............................................................. 26

FORM 6 – VERIFICATION OF UEI ............................................................................................. 27

BUDGET FORMS ......................................................................................................................... 28

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................. 28

BUDGET SUMMARY.......................................................................................................................... 28

BUDGET NARRATIVE....................................................................................................................... 29

SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Mississippi Board of Education Program Purpose and Goals

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), Office of Special Education is seeking

competitive Request for Applications (RFA) from qualified Applicants for an Educator in

Residence (EIR) to provide services for the Mississippi Department of Education.

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), Office of Special Education is seeking

competitive Request for Applications (RFA) from qualified applicants for an Educator in

Residence (EIR), Grades K-8 State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) Regional Literacy Content

and Technology Specialist. The Specialist will provide services for the Mississippi Department of

Education to implement the Literacy-Based Promotion Act and the SSIP. Most students with

disabilities in grades K-8 receive reading instruction in the general education classroom, thus,

making it vital that the special and general education teachers collaborate. Because of this, the

solicitation will serve both the general and special education population. The SSIP Regional

Literacy Content and Technology specialist will provide literacy strategies, coaching support, and

professional development to the SSIP literacy coaches and teachers, as well as technology

assistance to SSIP literacy coaches. This will ensure the students with disabilities receive reading

instruction of the grade level curriculum to meet the standards. Lastly, it will provide SSIP

literacy coaches, general and special education teachers the tools needed to engage and educate

all struggling readers.

The SSIP is a comprehensive, multi-year plan based on setting high expectations for students with

disabilities. It focuses on building the capacity of local districts to implement and scale up

evidence-based practices in reading with a focus on improving third-grade reading proficiency.

The Office of Special Education SSIP is aligned to the MDE strategic goals. Mirroring the MDE

strategic goals one (1) and four (4), the objective of the SSIP is to provide and ensure all students

are proficient and showing growth in all assessed areas and to ensure that every school has

effective teachers and leaders.

Scope of Work: State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) Regional Literacy Content

and Technology Specialist (K-8)

• work with the MDE, Office of Special Education staff to prioritize, schedule, organize, and

to provide technical assistance to teachers and administrators on evidence-based literacy

strategies such as the Science of Reading;

• provide appropriate coaching and professional development services that address reading

deficiencies in schools to ensure that there is cohesive, sustained, intensive and classroom-

focused professional development and coaching that is rigorous, engaging, and aligned to

the Mississippi College and Career-Readiness Standards;

• develop non-threatening, open, professional, and collaborative work relationships with

SSIP literacy coaches, district-level school personnel, school-based literacy coaches,

principals, and teachers;

• develop and provide professional development throughout the State and in school

districts (e.g., Science of Reading, Co-teaching or High-Quality Instructional Materials)

• documented experience developing PowerPoints centered around evidence-based

literacy instruction and supports for Students with Disabilities;

• work with Microsoft Tools (e.g., Excel, Word, Google Forms, TEAMS, and PowerPoint)

as well as Technology Tools (e.g., FlipGrid, Kami, Kahoot, Padlet, Mentimeter,

Nearpod, etc.);

• assist SSIP literacy coaches with the implementation of new and innovative resources to

improve literacy instruction for students with disabilities grades K-8;

• provide technological assistance to SSIP literacy coaches;

• travel extensively throughout the State providing professional development and/or

coaching support;

• uphold the confidentiality of all students, school, district, and State-level data.

1.2 Position and Salary Offered

The Applicant must provide an application and all required documents in a sealed envelope

for the position described below.

State Systemic Improvement Plan Regional Literacy Content and Technology

Specialist K-8

The base salary is $65,000. Incremental raises will be provided every three years, based on

performance and funding availability. The district shall submit the appropriate salary scale

(as indicated by the attached budget forms) based on the years of experience of the applicant.

1.3 Eligibility Requirements/Criteria

This solicitation outlines the information required to submit a response to this RFA. Please be

aware that changes to previous requirements and/or eligibility solicited may have been made. The

individual selected for this position may be requested to provide transcripts and must meet

the requirements for Eligibility, the Application Review, and Selection Process as described

below.

1.4 Qualifications Required

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications below in order for the application to

advance to the evaluation process.

Experience/Years

• Minimum of five (5) years documented teaching experience in teaching reading.

• At least three (3) years of experience in literacy coaching.

• Minimum of three (3) years working with students with disabilities.

• Minimum of five (5) years skilled experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

TEAMS.

Education/Years

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary, Secondary, or Special Education

License/Certification

• Valid MS Educator Professional License

The Applicant must also provide sufficient detail to demonstrate significant experience and is

knowledgeable in working with programs similar to scope of this solicitation. The qualifications

RFA - State Systemic Improvement Plan Regional Literacy Content and Technology Specialist (K-8)

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