About this role
JOB TITLE CONTENT SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN LEAD
REPORTS TO DIRECTOR(S) OF NEXT GENERATION LEARNING/DESIGNEE
SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE CERTIFIED RANK
CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS UP TO 186 DAYS + UP TO 54 EXTENDED DAYS
EXEMPT STATUS EXEMPT
JOB CLASS CODE 2213
POSITION CLASSIFICATION CERTIFIED
DATE APPROVED 4/21/2026
QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Kentucky certification. 3 Years of teaching preferred. Content-specific certification preferred.
POSITION SUMMARY
To implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT
Align actions with district and school values and core priorities. Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Create systems that enable shared leadership among teachers in classrooms with content-specific practices.
Provides high-quality instructional curriculum that meet the needs of all students. Will work to ensure high levels of understanding and implementation with students. Will work with both large and small groups who demonstrate instructional needs.
Co-leading and co-facilitating the curriculum development, i.e. standards of success compass and common assessment
Co-leading and co-facilitating design labs at the local school level.
Building professional networks with other professionals related to the specific field.
Co-design and co-teach learning experiences with teachers through a mentorship model to improve instruction.
Develop and monitor multi-tiered systems of Support in content-specific areas.
Develop and monitor systems that enable students and teachers to understand current realities for each student.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized or small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs and learning styles of each student.
Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Establish and maintain standards of student conduct needed to achieve an effective learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Evaluate students' academic, behavioral, and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports on a regular basis.
Communicate with students and parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress; interpret the school program.
Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Maintain professional competence through professional staff development activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
Participate collaboratively with administrators in the evaluation process.
Selects Select and requisition instructional materials; maintain required inventory records.
Administer assessments in accordance with the district assessment program.
Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
Participate in faculty meetings, team meetings, departmental meetings, committees, and the sponsorship of student co-curricular activities as assigned.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques, strategies, and media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Accept responsibility for the appropriate utilization of and the care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
Implement authentic instruction and continuous assessment.
Demonstrate effective positive interpersonal and communication skills with students, parents, and staff.
Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.
Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.
Maintain an appropriate professional appearance.
Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky Certified Personnel 16 KAR 1:020
Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Curriculum, instruction and assessments.
Record keeping techniques.
Operation of computer and technology ancillaries
Verbal and written communication skills
Laws, rules and statutory regulations related to assigned activities.
Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
Pedagogy and technical aspects of the field of specialty.
Prioritize and schedule work.
Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
Work independently with little direction.
Meet schedules and timelines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.