Specialist – Secondary Curriculum and Instruction

Reports To: Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction

Annual Duty Days: 238 days

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: I02

Date Revised: 08/2024

Funding Source: Title II

Qualifications:

Masters degree preferred

Valid Texas teaching certificate in appropriate grade level and/or specified content area

Three years teaching experience at the secondary level

Leadership experience working with adults

Experience in the design and delivery of staff development

Experience in writing curriculum

Working knowledge of state standards and research-based instructional best practices

Working knowledge of assessment and data analysis

Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues

Growth mindset in the abilities of students colleagues and self

Aptitude for learning and mastering new technologies

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:

1. Articulate the districts 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.
2. Serve as a facilitator to assist teachers in implementing the district curriculum in accordance with the district goals.
3. Work in collaboration with other district curriculum and instructional staff members to align supports including professional learning.
4. Plan facilitate present and evaluate professional learning that supports the aligned curriculum.
5. Assist teachers with lesson planning and lesson plan review for effectiveness.
6. Provide support to campuses through coaching modeling and mentoring.
7. Review and create professional online learning utilizing the districts learning management system.
8. Support KISD instructional coaches as appropriate.
9. Work collaboratively with other district departments to assure cooperative communication between and among departments.
10. Collaborate with secondary content coordinators and virtual school coordinators for effective professional learning centered on curriculum design and best instructional practices.
11. Assist teachers in refining appropriate delivery strategies based upon research of best practices.
12. Collaborate with identified campuses instructional leaders to build capacity and identify areas for professional learning.
13. Support campuses with professional learning needs.
14. Assist with content specific Professional Development tasks as determined by the director.
15. Keep current with best practices in instruction through membership in professional organizations and attendance and presentations at conferences and training workshops.
16. Serve as professional model for effective teaching.
17. Attend content or program specific meetings when requested.
18. Serve on district committees as assigned.
19. Use data to make decisions in evaluating the effectiveness of the departments initiatives as they relate to the districts plans and program.
20. 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.

Required Experience:

IC