K-1 Instructional Specialist

K-1 Instructional Specialist (2026-27 School Year)

Brownfield ISD, Oak Grove Elementary School, Brownfield, Texas

• Job : 5636727
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Apr 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Instructional Specialist

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt, Professional

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary

Purpose:

The Instructional Specialist will serve as an on‑site professional staff developer who collaborates with teachers to use proven practices in instruction. Specialists will provide on‑site assistance using a variety of instructional approaches and interventions to teachers in response to teacher need and analysis of student achievement data.

• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree

• Knowledge of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
• Knowledge of adopted core curriculum
• Knowledge of research‑based practices related to Instruction
• Knowledge of formative and summative assessments strategies
• Knowledge of the school improvement process
• Knowledge of classroom management techniques
• Interpersonal communication skills (oral and written) to build relationships with teachers, students, and school personnel

• 5 years’ experience as a classroom teacher
• 1 year’s experience in instructional leadership roles

• Provide content and instructional expertise as well as on‑site technical assistance and professional development.
• Provide expertise in standards‑based lesson planning and the development and analysis of classroom‑based formative assessments.
• Model lessons for teachers.
• Conduct focused observations with “next step” support to teachers.
• Collaborate in planning and co‑teaching with teachers.
• Assist teachers with intervention strategies and implementation of differentiated instruction.
• Support Professional Learning Communities by modeling collaborative structures, providing professional resources, compiling and analyzing data, assisting in the design of interventions, and modeling and co‑teaching best practices.
• Provide technical assistance in collating and analyzing data for instructional decision making.
• Assist with curriculum alignment.
• Collaborate with administrators to meet campus and District literacy needs.
• Serve as trainer and modeler of effective research‑based teaching strategies that result in high levels of student engagement and achievement.
• Conduct study groups organized around professional books/materials.
• Facilitate/Coordinate/Participate grade‑level meetings.
• Keep professional learning journals and assist teachers in the process of developing professional learning journals.
• Assist teachers and campuses by building leadership capacity.
• Participate fully in professional development for coaches, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions.

None.

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Frequent district‑wide travel; occasional statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Christi Peck, Principal
• Oak Grove Elementary School
• Phone:
• Email: C

Position Type: Full‑Time