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POSITION SUMMARY
The Instructional Support Teacher (IST) works collaboratively with the school administrative team to implement the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. The IST designs and delivers professional learning related to the needs of teachers and students as evidenced by various data sources. S/he supports the school-level formative assessment process to ensure quality assessments are developed, administered, analyzed, and used to guide decision-making and student placement. Assists in implementing student support team functions according to guidelines.
The IST assists teachers in reflecting on and analyzing their instructional practices through collaborative planning sessions and professional learning communities. S/he attends regularly district-provided professional learning to foster greater alignment between district goals and school-level goals. This position reports to the school-level principal. This position will be staffed year-to-year, depending on the availability of funding
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists in the development, implementation, and oversight of the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan to ensure the use of evidence-based instructional practices; monitors, designs, and facilitates effective professional development opportunities at the assigned site to ensure that quality learning opportunities are provided.
Collaborates with teachers to develop, administer, analyze, and use school-wide student achievement data to determine trends and guide the implementation of intervention programs and evidence-based instructional practices for school improvement; increases student achievement by setting goals, monitoring implementation, and measuring progress toward school goals outlined in the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.
Provides ongoing assistance to engage teachers in reflecting on instructional practices and planning standards-based and student-centered lessons during collaborative planning; conducts informal observations, provides feedbacks, and provides instructional support in the classroom to ensure rigorous evidence-based practices are implemented successfully with fidelity.
Monitors the implementation of the standards-based curriculum and interventions to ensure fidelity. Researches and provides teachers with resources that help to build content and pedagogical skills.
Serves on the school leadership team and collaborates with the site-based administrative team to ensure that the progression of teacher skill development is aligned with increasing student achievement; participates in district-level professional development and collaborative planning activities.
Meets and plans with school administration to formulate, implement, and assess school achievement plans and progress to identify areas of growth and challenges associated with academic success.
All other duties, as assigned and required by supervisor.
KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS
Master's degree in educational field required.
Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience in an educational environment and delivering effective professional learning and development strategies. Secondary level teaching experience required.
Evidence of mentoring and informal leadership activities with success in improving other teachers' instructional skills to increase student learning.
Evidence of the ability to effectively facilitate professional learning of teacher groups and individuals.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
An increase in student academic achievement growth.
An improvement in professional capacity to deliver effective instruction.
Sustained, on-going, job-embedded & intensive professional learning communities.
Valid Georgia Certificate at level 5 or higher required. Certification in content area associated with area of responsibility required. Must currently hold Coaching endorsement, or be willing to obtain within the first two (2) years of employment. SIOP or Reading/Math endorsements preferred.
Requires regular, frequent contact with internal and external personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance; occasionally requires contact with district officials. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with inter-organizational teams.
Responsible for multiple functions of instructional supervision with a high-level accountability for effective operation and results.
Applies, recommends and implements technology concepts to improve the effectiveness of instruction and pedagogy.
Normal office setting.
Requires occasional travel to off-site training locations and District level meetings.
Light duty - On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. Moderate lifting or carrying 25 lbs. or less.
The 2026-2027 salary schedules may be accessed via the following link: 2026-2027 Teacher Salary Scale