Accelerated Instruction Specialist

Department: Leadership Learning & Accountability

Job Title: Accelerated Instruction Specialist

Part-time or Full-time

Job Goal:

Provide leadership technical assistance and professional development to districts and campuses to support the implementation of accelerated instruction requirements in alignment with Texas Education Agency (TEA) guidance. Support local education agencies in designing and delivering high-impact tutoring and supplemental instruction to improve student outcomes for students not meeting grade-level expectations.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors degree in education or related field
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience
• Experience in instructional coaching or professional development or campus/district leadership

Preferred:

• Masters degree in education leadership or related field
• Experience with intervention programs tutoring or multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to districts in implementing accelerated instruction requirements for students not meeting STAAR performance standards
• Support districts in designing and implementing high-impact tutoring programs aligned to TEA guidance
• Assist with planning and delivery of supplemental instruction that meets required structures (e.g. frequency group size and duration)
• Guide districts in aligning accelerated instruction to TEKS and effective instructional materials
• Support the use of student data to identify students requiring accelerated instruction and monitor progress
• Develop and deliver professional development related to accelerated instruction intervention strategies and data-driven practices
• Assist districts in implementing systems to ensure compliance with state requirements including documentation and reporting
• Collaborate with ESC staff and external partners to align services and resources
• Stay current on TEA guidance rulemaking and best practices related to accelerated instruction
• Travel within the ESC Region 6 service area as required

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of TEA accelerated instruction requirements (HB 1416/HB 4545)
• Understanding of high-impact tutoring and supplemental instruction models
• Knowledge of curriculum instruction and assessment aligned to TEKS
• Ability to analyze and interpret student performance data (e.g. STAAR EOC)
• Strong organizational communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Equipment used:

• Computer and applied software

• Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Working Conditions:

• Work on multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
• Prolong sitting; occasional lifting bending/stopping pushing/pulling and twisting
• Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching
• Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Frequent region-wide and occasional statewide travel
• May work prolonger or irregular hours
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Maintain emotional control under stress

Required Experience:

IC