THIS POSTING IS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS WHO HAVE BEEN OFFERED A SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST POSITION. Job Summary Serves as a 12 month teacher to support schools and teachers. Essential Functions 1. Facilitates lesson planning, assessment, and integration of standards into classroom routines, and models best practices. 2. Serves as a liaison between the district offices and the school. 3. Supports teachers and schools as well as students within the classroom setting. 4. Coordinates and/or conducts staff development. 5. Communicates vision and goals of district and builds program support. 6 . Locates and assists with acquiring appropriate resources, instructional materials, supplies and equipment. 7. Performs other duties as assigned.