Learning Specialist

Liberal USD 480•Liberal, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Specialist will support and mentor teachers directly in classrooms with an emphasis on strengthening Tier 1 instruction. This role focuses on instructional delivery and classroom effectiveness, helping teachers create engaging, standards-aligned lessons, supporting differentiation, and monitoring teacher growth. The specialist will also work closely with student teachers, new teachers, and classroom teachers, maintaining knowledge of college/university student teacher requirements. This is a relationship-oriented role focused on teacher support, individualized coaching, and modeling, with a narrower focus on Tier 1 instruction and teacher development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education
Valid Kansas teaching license
Success as a classroom teacher
Knowledge of content standards, effective instructional practices, and assessments
Experience with professional development and working with groups of educators
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Technology may be included, but not the primary focus.

Responsibilities

Builds collaborative relationships with teachers through coaching and mentoring cycles.
Visits classrooms regularly to observe and model lessons, provide feedback, and support classroom management.
Demonstrates effective Tier 1 instructional practices and engagement strategies.
Supports teachers with daily classroom instruction, planning, and student engagement.
Assists teachers in reflecting on instructional practices and student outcomes.
Helps teachers establish weekly and monthly instructional goals.
Conducts frequent check-ins and follow-up meetings with teachers regarding progress toward goals.
Provides individualized coaching and support related to classroom instruction and management.
Supports implementation of classroom management systems and proactive behavior supports.
Participates in PLCs and collaborative planning to support teacher growth.
Collaborates primarily with building administration and classroom teachers.
Helps teachers create engaging standards-aligned lessons.
Supports differentiation and instructional strategies for all learners.
Monitors teacher growth and implementation of instructional goals.
Works closely with student teachers, new teachers, and classroom teachers.
Maintains knowledge of college/university student teacher requirements and expectations.
Serve as a teacher mentor and classroom-based instructional support role.
Other duties as assigned.