Instructional Support Specialist - part time

Catapult Learning•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Instructional Support Specialist supports educators and students by developing teachers’ skills in literacy, math, STEM, technology implementation, and blended learning. The role provides instructional guidance and resources to help teachers create safe, supportive, inclusive classrooms that foster student growth and development. The specialist works with classroom teachers through model lessons, observations, co-planning, co-teaching, and reflective debriefs. The role also supports classroom management, instructional strategies, interventions, student achievement goals, assessment-informed teaching, professional development, and alignment of instruction with state standards and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The position requires completing and maintaining documentation in Catapult Learning systems.

Requirements

Valid Pennsylvania Instructional II teaching certificate.
Master’s degree in education or a related field.
Knowledge of curriculum programs.
Three years of teaching experience.
Experience working or teaching in a high school setting.
Excellent research, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to establish priorities and work independently.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software.

Nice To Haves

At least two years’ experience as a Curriculum Coach or in a similar position.

Responsibilities

Conduct model lessons and classroom observations, and provide teachers with next-step support.
Support teachers with classroom management techniques, resources, techniques, and toolkits.
Co-plan or co-teach with classroom teachers, then reflect and debrief together.
Provide leadership, support, and assistance to classroom teachers in delivering skillful instruction.
Understand and support the Danielsen Framework.
Help teachers build interactive classroom environments focused on curricular content and learning strategies.
Identify appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve student achievement.
Help schools understand student achievement goals using available baseline and historical testing data.
Help schools identify, plan, and undertake appropriate next-step teaching for student groups based on assessment results.
Complete Catapult Learning paperwork and virtual documentation within the timeframe designated by the Supervisor.
Lead interactive professional development workshops when needed.
Maintain documentation of work with teachers using Catapult Learning’s proprietary system.
Support preparation and pacing of instruction to ensure state standards are met and instruction aligns with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.