New Instructional Leadership Specialist: Secondary Mathematics

The Instructional Leadership Specialist collaborates with district and school leaders to facilitate and execute the districts Strategic Plan with fidelity and integrity. An Instructional Leadership Specialist is expected to spend 50% of their work schedule in classrooms actively engaged in modeling coaching coteaching and/or demonstrating standardsbased best practices 30% of their work schedule reviewing data leading team meetings presenting professional development facilitating professional learning communities and 20% of their work schedule instructing students. Instructional Leadership Specialists will we evaluated through the SEEDS process including Principal 8.

The Instructional Leadership Specialist has a primary role to lead and coach adults by:

1. Planning implementing and supporting rigorous standardsbased instruction for all students.
Designs model classrooms for demonstration purposes.

Supports and facilitates the planning and implementation of rigorous standardsbased lessons in response to student data.

Supports educators with the implementation of technology tools and resources that enhance studentcentered standardsbased instruction.

Demonstrates an ability to access analyze and act on school classroom and individual student data in support of quality tiered standardsbased instruction.

Facilitates professional learning communities.

2. Collaboratively designing and executing targeted schoolbased professional development that is in alignment with the districts Strategic Plan.

Attends and actively participates in all schoolbased Instructional Leadership Team meetings.

Attends and actively participates in all applicable districtbased professional development to ensure connections are made between district initiatives and the instructional goals of the schools improvement plan.

Actively engages the school community to understand how everyone contributes to the execution of the districts Strategic Plan to collectively raise student achievement.

3. Creating a school culture of reflective practice high expectations and continuous learning.

Develops partnerships with district and building administration families and community to support the improvement efforts of the school.

Consistently models high expectations for the quality of instruction and ensures accessibility for all students.

Develops and nurtures a culture in which staff members are reflective about their practice and use student data current research bestpractices and theory to continuously adapt.

Coaches and manages teams to create monitor and achieve district and schoolbased goals.

Delivers constructive feedback to educators that acknowledges effective practice and provides next steps that will impact teaching and learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Has completed a minimum of 5 years of experience working directly with students with most of the teaching experience in the content area to which the candidate is applying.

2. Has a 97% attendance rate in a historical context from the academic yearand the academic year.

3. Possesses a masters degree from an accredited college or university.

4. Possesses a professional teaching license from the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The license should reflect the content and gradelevel of the position that the candidate is seeking to obtain in either English Language Arts Mathematics and Science.

5. Overall exemplary evaluation rating from a direct supervisor is preferred. A minimum of an overall proficient rating is required. These evaluations must come from the last two current years of employment

6. Demonstrate growth in student achievement based on assessments over the past one to two years.

Application Process:

Phase One Initial Application

The initial application must include:

• Letter of Interest that describes the following:
  • expertise in impacting teacher practice
  • analysis and use of student data
  • leadership skills
  • implementation of student learning goals and
  • the instructional planning process in your school.
• A copy of your valid professional teaching license.
• Resume with complete history of professional work experience.
• Name and contact information of three (3) professional references.

After the initial review selected candidates will be notified if they are approved to proceed to the next phase of the application process.

Phase Two SiteBased Observation

Members of the Academic Department will come onsite to observe the candidate either leading the learning of adults or instructing students. This observation is nonevaluative.

After the sitebased observation selected candidates will be notified if they are approved to proceed to the next phase of the application process.

Phase Three Interview Inclusive of PerformanceBased Tasks

Part 1: Data Analysis

Candidates will receive a data set prior to the interview. Completion of this task will require the candidate to analyze the data and communicate their findings to the interview committee.

The candidate will provide data to demostrate growth in student data over the past one to two years. The candidate will communicate their data action steps and instructional moves to the interview committee.

Part 3: Interview

During the interview the candidate will present the data analysis explanation of student growth and answer questions that allow the candidate to articulate their expertise related to the duties detailed in this posting.

Phase Four Principal Interview

Candidates that have successfully completed the previous phases of the interview process will be designated as Highly Qualified Instructional Leadership Specialist candidates. Principals with vacancies will interview these candidates in collaboration with their Chief School Officer. After this interview the Principal and the Chief School Officer will determine if a candidate is selected for employment as an Instructional Leadership Specialist.

If after the principal interview a candidate is not selected for immediate placement then they will be placed in a pool of applicants.

If you BELIEVE we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!

About our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3^rdlargest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued respected supported seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits we provide numerous cuttingedge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district therefore it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in Grow our Own and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position Carmen MolinaFigueroa will be happy to assist you at.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation genetic information pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions ancestry age disability or military service as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color sex gender identity religion national origin sexual orientation disability or homelessness.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation genetic information pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions ancestry age disability veteran status or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination including sexual harassment in any education program or activity that it operates as required by Title IX and its regulations including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator the U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights at or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie OSullivan Senior Administrator of Human Resources 1550 Main Street Springfield MAext. 55428.

Springfield Public Schools sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX please refer to