Secondary ELA Instructional Effectiveness Specialist

Secondary Ela Instructional Effectiveness Specialist

The job of the instructional effectiveness specialist is done for the purpose of leading and supporting academic coaches, strengthening instructional practices, facilitating continuous school improvement, and ensuring equitable academic success for all student subgroups through coaching, professional learning, data-driven decision-making, and instructional leadership.

Requirements:

1. Educational level:
Master's degree in English language arts education, educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, or a related field from an accredited institution. Equivalency: considerable teaching, instructional coaching, and leadership experience as well as extensive knowledge of professional learning, instructional improvement, and school effectiveness practices. Experience leading academic coaches and supporting school improvement initiatives preferred.

2. Certifications/licenses: professional teaching certification in grades (6-12) ELA and/or leadership required. TSC coaching endorsement preferred, with related training and experience preferred.

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Experience:

minimum five years of successful teaching experience in high school ELA, experience serving as an instructional coach, academic coach, department chair, content specialist, or similar leadership role. Demonstrate expertise in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and student achievement. Experience facilitating professional learning and supporting adult learners.

4. Physical activities: routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.

5. Skills, knowledge, and abilities: skills are required to perform multiple technical tasks, facilitate professional learning, analyze instructional data, and support district and school improvement initiatives. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: instructional coaching, mentoring, facilitation of adult learning, classroom observation and feedback, data analysis, collaborative planning, conflict resolution, and use of technology platforms including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, student information systems, and professional learning systems.

Requires effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders. Knowledge is required to perform basic math; read a variety of manuals, reports, and educational documents; prepare presentations and professional materials; and solve practical instructional and organizational problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: instructional best practices, differentiated instruction, culturally responsive teaching, language acquisition strategies, professional learning theory, instructional coaching models, school improvement processes, curriculum and assessment practices, and data-driven decision-making practices.

Thorough knowledge of effective teaching and learning practices and continuous improvement frameworks is required. Ability is required to schedule and manage multiple activities, meetings, coaching cycles, and professional learning opportunities; gather and analyze student achievement data; and support instructional leaders in improving teaching and learning outcomes. Flexibility is required to work with individuals and teams in a variety of settings and circumstances.

Ability is also required to work collaboratively with diverse groups, maintain confidentiality, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and provide leadership in dynamic educational environments. Problem solving is required to identify instructional challenges, analyze data, and develop actionable improvement plans. Specific ability-based competencies required include: coaching and mentoring adults, facilitating collaborative conversations, leading professional development, interpreting performance data, and building instructional leadership capacity.

Essential duties:

1. Provides leadership, guidance, and support to academic coaches, administrators, and instructional staff to improve instructional practices, strengthen teacher effectiveness, and increase student achievement.

2. Leads and develops academic coaches through mentoring, coaching cycles, calibration activities, and professional learning to build instructional leadership capacity across schools.

3. Collaborates with school and district administrators, instructional leaders, and teachers to implement school improvement initiatives and ensure equitable instructional practices for all student groups.

4. Facilitates instructional coaching cycles, including classroom observations, modeling, feedback, goal setting, and follow-up support to improve instructional quality and student learning outcomes.

5. Conducts classroom walkthroughs with administrators and instructional leaders to monitor instructional effectiveness, identify trends, and support continuous improvement efforts.

6. Provides…