Elementary Instructional Specialist

ESC Region 11•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Build capacity for campus instructional staff to improve the quality and effectiveness of Tier 1 instruction through reading and writing workshop and various math initiatives; collaborate with campus principal to develop coaching plans in alignment with campus goals for instructional improvement; provide coaching support to Professional Learning Communities; provide job-embedded professional learning according to the campus coaching plan; champion the TEKS Resource System and College Board curriculum and instructional delivery system in all conversations and work with campus staff; engage in continuous improvement; and perform other duties as assigned. This position has no direct supervisory authority.

Requirements

Must hold a valid teaching certificate
Minimum of four years’ experience as a successful classroom teacher required
ESL Certification required
Desire to connect with others; accepting and non-judgmental personal stance; ability to build trustworthiness with others
Skills in organization; leadership, coaching, and time management
Self-motivation to continuously learn and grow
Knowledge of methods of instruction, current issues, and best practices for student-centered instruction, expertise in using best practices and research-based intervention strategies for students experiencing learning difficulties
Knowledge of grade-specific curriculum, district policy, and school operations
Ability to relate to all types of people in order to plan, present and conduct professional learning and collaborations; ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form
Ability to use curriculum management and data software solutions and other related instructional technology effectively

Nice To Haves

Gifted and Talented Certification or Endorsement preferred
Advanced degree and/or specialized training in designated areas preferred
Experience in providing professional learning and/or coaching and mentoring teachers

Responsibilities

Engage in coaching cycles that include observing teaching, providing feedback and coaching conversations, modeling exemplar instruction, and co-teaching to empower teacher reflection around their own practice and goals for growth.
Collaborate regularly with the Principal to monitor the progress of coaching plans and modify as necessary.
Monitor and evaluate campus assessment data to determine areas for needed improvements in instructional practice and student achievement.
Facilitate high-quality professional learning in alignment with best-practices for Adult Learning at the PLC and campus levels.
Complete daily coaching log to continuously improve the use of time and impact of coaching actions.
Engage in collaborative and independent research to stay current in knowledge of state and district policies, procedures, and best practices for coaching and classroom instruction.
Provide coaching supports and training to first-year and new-to-district teachers.
Facilitate a teacher mentoring program on campus.
Partner with principals to monitor and provide feedback on the horizontal and vertical alignment of the campus instructional delivery system and implementation of the TEKS Resource curriculum.
Promote the successful implementation of school-based professional learning communities.
Assist teachers and administrators in data analysis and interpretation to measure and improve student achievement and/or program effectiveness.
Serve as district and campus testing coordinator
Maintain campus textbook and instructional resource inventories.
Collaborate with campus staff to implement a continuous improvement process for monitoring student performance.
Assist the campus MTSS collaborative in identifying campus needs as requested.
Attend required training as specified for performing job responsibilities.
Promote the successful implementation of arts-integrated instructional strategies.
Communicate with technology support to troubleshoot technology used for instruction and testing.
Other duties as assigned.