K-12 Instructional Specialist

The K-12 Instructional Specialist will be responsible for the development and implementation of coherent instructional programs from kindergarten through high school for all subject areas. These programs will be aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), the Texas English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), and post-secondary college and career readiness standards. The Specialist will lead the development, implementation, review, and revision of K-12 curricula, instructional strategies, and assessments.

The Specialist will serve as the liaison to develop and deliver effective professional learning that assists teachers and administrators in developing the skills, tools, and techniques to ensure that all students in Responsive Ed schools will learn and engage with content at or above grade-level. Additionally, the Specialist will provide leadership, technical assistance, and support for all Responsive Ed instructional programs and initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field (Master's preferred)
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification
• Valid Texas Administrator Certification (preferred)
• Campus leadership experience (preferred)
• ESL and/or Gifted certification (preferred)

• 5+ years teaching experience
• 3-5+ years instructional and/or educational leadership experience
• 3+ years related management experience
• 3+ years experience providing adult professional development (preferred)

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of research-based best practices in teaching and learning.
• Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of best practices for the writing of K-12 core subject area curriculum.
• Knowledge of effective strategies related to content-related language acquisition among ESL and bilingual students.
• In-depth knowledge of K-12 ELAR, Math, Science, and Social Studies subject area TEKS and state adopted K-12 assessments.
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work interactively with teachers, administrators, and district-level staff.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, teachers, and department leaders.
• In cooperation with the Division of Academics, develop and execute the delivery of professional learning for teachers, specialists, and administrators.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Analyze student performance data and develop plans to meet identified student needs.
• Monitor the quality and implementation of instructional program activities and make recommendations for adjustments as needed.
• Ability to collaborate with the instructional team to foster continuous improvement of curricula.
• Act as a support to Brand Superintendents and members of the Academic Division for the selection, adoption, budgeting, and evaluation of instructional materials (textbooks, software, and instructional technology) to ensure alignment with state standards, district curriculum, and comprehensive district vision for education within Responsive Ed schools.
• Strong familiarity with research-based pedagogy across subject areas.
• Familiarity with state and national standards.
• Familiarity with web-based curriculum delivery programs.
• Travel to Responsive Ed campuses is required with overnight stay when warranted, and the role demands flexibility in work location to support schools directly.
• Demonstrate effective instructional strategies in the classroom as needed.
• Develop and maintain strong and positive working relationships with colleagues across the district.
• Organize curriculum and materials within the warehouse bays and coordinate with the curriculum department on various ordering/inventory needs.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Review, further develop, and direct a K-12 comprehensive vision for instruction at the primary, elementary, and secondary levels, including both short-range and long-range plans for implementation.
• Provide leadership and supervision for campus content specialists in design, development, and implementation of interventions, instructional strategies, local assessments, and professional learning around a balanced philosophy that includes the direct teaching of vocabulary, problem-solving, technology’s impact, critical thinking skills, and general literacy.
• Research, analyze, and make recommendations for the enhancement, redirection, and/or expansion of current programs and services.
• Ensure instructional strategies and instructional coaching plans align to the TEKS, ELPS, and T-TESS rubric.
• Analyze student performance data and develop plans to meet identified student needs.
• Act as a committee member for the selection, adoption, budgeting, and evaluation of instructional materials (textbooks, software, and instructional technology) to ensure alignment with state standards, district curriculum, and comprehensive…