Specialist, Instructional - Houston, United States - Spring Independent School District

Spring Independent School District

Verified Company

Houston, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Days per Year: 187

Min:
$59,195

Mid:
$71,318

(Based on Pay Scale)

JOB TITLE:
Instructional Specialist

REPORTS TO:
Campus Principal

WAGE/HOUR STATUS:
Exempt

PAY GRADE:
AI2, Eligible for Teacher Incentive Allotment Compensation

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Instructional Specialist is responsible for providing direct instruction and instructional support to students with identified deficits in reading or mathematics.

The Instructional Specialist will also provide content specific coaching to teachers as a part of the continuous cycle of campus feedback and support.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, and champion the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
Standard Texas teaching certificate

Preferred:

Three years experience of successful teaching

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Excellent motivational skills with teachers and students
Experience in coaching and modeling for teachers
Knowledge of core curriculum and instruction
Knowledge of district intervention programs
Ability to evaluate student progress
Ability to model and provide instructional implementation assistance
Flexible and patient with teachers and students

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instruction:

Provide direct instruction for atrisk students.
Provide academic intervention, support, and monitoring of atrisk students.
Planning and implementation of effective instruction.
Analyze student data to identify trends and areas of improvement in instruction.
Lead and actively participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to contribute to schoolwide instructional improvement efforts.
Monitor the academic progress of identified students engaged in academic interventions.

Coaching:

Model, coach, and collaborate with teachers using effective instructional strategies.
Attend and provide districtlevel professional development to stay abreast of best practices.
Support teachers in differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
Maintain ongoing communication with classroom teachers and administrators regarding student progress.
Participate and collaborate with the Instructional Leadership team on teaching and learning practices.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

SPECIAL FUNDING:

FEDERAL TIME AND EFFORT REPORTING:

The Employee in this position is assigned 100% to the federal and state program responsibilities and duties stated in this job description.