6-8 Instructional Specialist (1 Year Only)

Norwich Public Schools•Norwich, CT

About The Position

General Description The primary function of the Instructional Specialist is to administer diagnostic assessment and provide targeted, high quality math and reading instruction to students in the FLEX block and promote effective classroom teaching practices to increase student achievement.

Requirements

Valid CT State Teaching Certificate; ELA and/or Math preferred
Successful experience as a classroom teacher
Successful experience as a reading or math specialist preferred
Knowledge of NPS instructional components
Knowledge of research and evidence around high quality instruction
Knowledge of all curricular programs and assessments
Deep knowledge and understanding of SRBI
Ability to communicate well with others
Ability to have effective, difficult conversations
Ability to follow policy and procedures
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; and, work well in group problem-solving situations.
Ability to demonstrate the willingness to make decisions and include the appropriate people in decision-making
Ability to adapt to change in the work environment; manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit situation; and able to deal with frequent change
Proficient with the use of technology for data collection; personal management; curriculum work
Performing the job duties of this position requires the following physical demands: reaching, some lifting, standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and/or crawling.
Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment
Occasional exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
Valid CT State Teaching Certificate; ELA and/or Math preferred
Successful experience as a reading or math specialist preferred

Responsibilities

Support the district goals with direction and support of the Curriculum Coordinator and building goals with the direction and support of the building principal
Participate in consistent PD and instructional specialist’s staff meetings coordinated by the Curriculum Coordinator
Contributes as a lead member of the SRBI team
Supports in the development of the school improvement plan
Assists with school data analysis to track student achievement
Supports with the planning and administration of district assessments
Administers diagnostic assessments to students
Creates goals and instructional plans for all students in the WINN block
Provides targeted, high quality instruction to students in the WINN block
Administers progress monitoring assessments to students in tier II and III
Supporting in planning and presenting of professional development during staff meetings, and PLCs