Teaching and Learning Strategist

Position Type:

Administrative Support

Date Posted:

12/1/2025

Location:

Professional Development Institute

Date Available:

2026

Closing Date:

until filled

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TITLE:

Teaching and Learning Strategist

PURPOSE:

Support the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, PreK-12 Director of Teaching and Learning and Building Principal in instructional development/change management and school-level continuous improvement to drive academic achievement for all students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* A minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience

* A minimum of 3 years of experience working with adult learners, including coaching, and designing and facilitating professional development to classroom teachers and school leaders

* Teaching experience in the related content area of support

* Ability to use multiple data sources to set measurable goals and strategically plan to complete the goals

* Ability to drive the creation of relevant reports, presentations and materials to share on sustainable approaches for teaching and learning improvement

* Ability to track and analyze key data to make short and long-term recommendations for teaching and learning improvement

* Ability to define problems, analyze data and develop action plans as part of a continuous improvement cycle aligned to teaching & learning improvement in all DPS schools, Grades PreK through 12

* Excellent communication skills: writing, speaking and listening

* Endorsement in related field required

* Experience with curriculum mapping, unit planning, and formative progress monitoring

* Knowledge of research-based school improvement models and strategies

* Experience and knowledge of Rt I/ MTSS

* Positive energy

* Ability to handle stress

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Education in the related content areas of support preferred

* Education background in the related content area of support

* Curriculum and Instruction Degree preferred

* Educational Leadership Degree or program completion preferred

* Project-Based Learning experience preferred

* Montessori education experience preferred

* STEAM education experience preferred

* English Language Learners experience preferred

LICENSURE:

* Valid standard teaching license (Type 03, Type 09, or Type 10) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education with appropriate grade level and content level endorsements

* Type 75 license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (or equivalent licensure from outside Illinois), preferred

* Additional licensure, experience, and expertise may be required

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning and P-12 Director of Teaching and Learning.

SUPERVISES:

Curriculum & Instruction Coordinators

MAINTAINS LIAISON WITH:

Central Administration

School Staff

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.)

Under direction and guidance of the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, PreK-12 Director of Teaching and Learning and/or Designee:

* Implements a school and/or District strategic action plan and continuous improvement strategies to drive academic improvement in all DPS school, Grades PreK through 12.

* Leading Teaching and Learning Strategists with implementing a school strategic action plan and continuous improvement strategies to drive academic improvement in all DPS school, Grades PreK through 12.

* Builds day to day instructional capacity of Curriculum Coordinators, Classroom Teachers and School Administrators to deliver core District priorities aligned to teaching and learning.

* Strategically creates and implements a plan to increase student achievement.

* Plays an integral role in the efforts to horizontally and vertically align all content curriculum and oversees progress monitoring in all DPS schools, Grades PreK through 12.

* Supports the development of high-quality/effective instruction in all schools.

* Observes and coaches Classroom Teachers to improve instructional planning, teaching practice, and the use of data, assessment, and instructional technology.

* Works with Classroom Teachers, Support Staff, and Building Principals to refine and develop common standards-based pacing plans, mid-year, and end of year common assessments for each grade level (when applicable).

* Works with various teams to facilitate analysis of data provided by diagnostics, common assessments, and formative assessments.

* Helps Curriculum Coordinators, Classroom Teachers, Support Staff, and Building Principals develop both district-wide, school-wide and classroom academic intervention plans.

* Works with Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning, Directors of Teaching & Learning and School Administrators to develop policies and school structures that facilitate the improvement of instruction and the appropriate interventions and supports for students.

* Supports and delivers guidance on all content using 21st Century learning strategies and…