Josh Sain, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Lincolnton, Nc

Lincolnton, Nc

Multi-Tiered System(s) of Support (MTSS) and Academically & Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Coordinator:• Provide training, consultation and support to administrators, teachers and school-based leadership teams to facilitate implementation of MTSS at the district and school levels• Facilitate monthly meetings with the District Leadership Team and school MTSS leadership• Assist district and school administrators in the implementation of MTSS using balanced assessments to inform literacy, math and behavior• Monitor the fidelity of implementation of universal screeners at the school level including both academic and behavior support systems• Monitor and report out student achievement and universal screening data• Provide professional development for administrators, certified staff and non-certified staff on MTSS, balanced assessments, assessment literacy and application of achievement data for effective instruction• Provide NCStar coaching and assistance to certified and classified staff in school in order to impact school improvement• Assist District MTSS team in evaluating, purchasing, distributing and supporting intervention materials and strategies• Assist schools in developing strategic plans for intervention and growth for all students• Serve as a liaison for MTSS between the district literacy efforts and the school's implementation• Serve as the point of contact for AIG programs• Implement and monitor AIG plan by working collaboratively with the ISC staff and AIG teachers• Plan and facilitate professional development aligned to the AIG Plan• Work directly with AIG teachers to ensure appropriate administration of all AIG screeners and testing• Maintain AIG procedures manual and appropriate forms to be used for AIG• Work collaboratively with Instructional Directors and the ISC Department• Provide leadership and assist school personnel by providing support for learning opportunities and for promoting high expectations for all students

Forest Park Elementary (K-5), Kannapolis, Nc

• Provided continuous professional development with staff regarding a “whole child” approach to learning, mental health strategies, culturally responsive teaching, and behavior management• Conducted mini-observations and feedback sessions with teachers to ensure curriculum initiatives were being implemented in the classroom• Managed the school's Special Education Program and served as the Special Needs Administrator• Managed the school's Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Framework and ensured compliance of programs related to the framework• Managed the school’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) Implementation• Manged the school’s Steering Committee which sought to improve parent/community/school relationships• Member of the Kannapolis Trilogy Team which sought to provide therapeutic/mental health services for students in need• Member of the Kannapolis Instructional Leadership Team• Member of the Region 6 Kindergarten Early Assessment Team (KEA) as a representative of Kannapolis City Schools • Served as member of the Kannapolis City School Beyond Accountability Team in collaboration with the American Institutes of Research• Participated in the Phase 1 Workshop of the Racial Equity Institute

Shady Brook Elementary (K-5), Kannapolis, Nc

• Served as the chair of the Shady Brook Curriculum Team to ensure all curriculum based initiatives are implemented in classrooms (Investigations, Daily 5, CAFÉ, Letterland, STEM)• Worked with teachers and administration to organize and implement Read Across America Week and STEM week for all grade levels• Advised and coached teachers with standards based grading inquiries. Ensured teachers had the necessary resources to thoroughly collect formative data regarding the “whole child"• Served on the Kannapolis City Schools District Standards Based Grading Team to continually revise teacher, student, and parent documents; addressed teacher concerns; and stayed abreast of all state initiatives and research regarding curriculum• Organized and conducted professional development with school staff regarding curriculum development, standards based grading, and assessment creation/implementation• Organized and implemented all district quarterly benchmarks (Discovery Education) and all state end of grade assessments• Compiled data from district and state assessments and led grade level plannings of how to address areas of student concern as indicated by the data• Served as the Special Needs Administrator (SNA) for the school and oversaw all meetings and paperwork concerning student initial placement in the special education program, annual reviews, and reevaluations• Served on the Region 6 KEA (Kindergarten Early Assessment) Team as a representative from Kannapolis City Schools• Served as a district UbD curriculum facilitator for science and social studies• Served as the district coordinator for phase one of MTSS implementation

North Lincoln Middle School (6-8), Denver, Nc

• Implemented specially designed instruction for the mild/moderate self-contained setting (EXTEND 1/EXTEND 2) (Grades 6, 7, 8)• Developed and implemented lesson plans as the co-teacher for 8th grade science curriculum• Served as the School Improvement Team representative for the special education department

Newton-Conover Middle School (6-8), Conover, Nc

• Implemented specially designed instruction for the mild/moderate self-contained setting (EXTEND 1) (Grades 6, 7, 8)• As EC department chair, facilitated staff development with regards to reading/math intervention, and AIG differentiation• Chaired the creation of the NCMS PBIS team and facilitated all staff development with regards to the implementation of the program• Served as School Improvement Team Representative for the Special Education Department• Chaired the district committee for Extend 1 curriculum pacing for grade 3 through 8. This committee was designed to ensure all differentiated instruction was aligned with the Common Core and North Carolina Essential Standards• Served on the district committee to unpack the Common Core and North Carolina Essential Standards for grades 6 through 8

Lincolnton High School (9-12), Lincolnton, Nc

• Implemented specially designed inclusion instruction in Civics/Economics using the co-teaching model (Grade 10)• Implemented specially designed instruction for world history and Civics/Economics honors curriculum (Grades 9, 10, 11)• Implemented specially designed instruction for the Advanced Placement government curriculum (Grades 10, 11)• Served as the School Improvement Team Representative for the history department

Doctor Of Education In Leadership Studies

GPA: 4.0/4.0

Master Of Arts In Executive Leadership Studies

GPA: 4.0/4.0

Bachelor Of Science In History, Secondary Education

North Carolina Teaching Fellow GPA: 3.4/4.0