About this role
Reports To: Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Annual Duty Days: 238 days Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Pay Grade: I02 Date Revised: 05/2023 Qualifications: Masters degree preferred Valid Texas teaching certificate Three years teaching experience Training and/or certification Experience in the design and delivery of staff development Experience in writing curriculum Strong communication and interpersonal skills Good oral and written communication skills Technology experience Primary Purpose: The Instructional Specialist provides leadership in a specific core subject area or program and expertise in curriculum design and delivery, staff development, and instructional models. Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Articulate the district's mission, philosophy, and implementation strategies to the community and solicit support in the realization of the goals as they pertain to curriculum alignment and instructional delivery.
• Serve as a facilitator in implementing the district curriculum in accordance with the district goals.
• Work in collaboration with other district curriculum and instructional staff members to align supports, including professional learning.
• Plan, facilitate, present, and evaluate professional learning that supports the aligned curriculum.
• Assist teachers with lesson planning and lesson plan review for effectiveness.
• Provide support to campuses through coaching, modeling, and mentoring.
• Review and create professional online learning utilizing the district's learning management system.
• Support KISD instructional coaches as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with other district departments to assure cooperative communication between and among departments.
• Collaborate with secondary content coordinators and virtual school coordinators for effective professional learning centered on curriculum design and best instructional practices.
• Select appropriate instructional materials and resources to support curriculum areas.
• Assist teachers in refining appropriate delivery strategies based upon research of best practices.
• Collaborate with identified campuses instructional leaders to build capacity and identify areas for professional learning.
• Support campuses with professional learning needs.
• Assist with content specific curriculum tasks as determined by the director.
• Keep current with best practices in instruction through membership in professional organizations and attendance and presentations at conferences and training workshops.
• Serve as professional model for effective teaching.
• Attend content or program specific meetings when requested.
• Serve on district committees as assigned.
• Use data to make decisions in evaluating the effectiveness of the department's initiatives as they relate to the district's plans and program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Equipment Used: Personal computer, printer, and copier. Working Conditions: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations; moderate lifting and carrying, occasional out of district travel. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.