Instructional Strategist for 2026-27 - JECDC

Instructional Strategist for 2026-27 - JECDC

• Position Type:
  Elementary Teaching Positions/ Instructional Strategist
• Date Posted: 5/14/2026
• Location:
  
  Jones Early Childhood Development Center
• Responsible to:
  Principal
• Payment rate:
  According to negotiated agreement

The Instructional Strategist will challenge each student to reach his/her highest academic potential through a targeted, skills-based curriculum in a safe and effective learning environment. In achieving this common goal, the Instructional Strategist collaborates with other members of the staff and administration to appropriately respond to individual needs and abilities.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Current Kansas State Teaching Licensure with endorsement appropriate to the assignment on file in the Central Office.
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office.
• At least 3 years of outstanding experience as a classroom instructor.

• Planning and Preparation
  • Demonstrate knowledge of content
  • Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy
  • Demonstrate knowledge of students
  • Select instructional goals
  • Demonstrate knowledge of resources
  • Design coherent instruction
  • Assess student learning
• Create an environment of respect and rapport
• Establish a culture for learning
• Manage classroom procedures
• Manage student behavior
• Organize physical space
• Instruction
  • Communicate clearly and accurately
  • Use questioning and discussion techniques
  • Engage students in learning
  • Provide feedback to students
  • Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
• Professional Responsibilities
  • Adhere to contractual responsibilities
  • Reflect on teaching practices
  • Maintain accurate records
  • Communicate with families
  • Contribute to the school and district
  • Grow and develop professionally
  • Show professionalism
  • Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

• Support the mission and vision of the Emporia Public Schools.
• Collaborate with the Instructional Coach and other district strategists to effectively utilize assessments and other data in the strategic identification of students to be served.
• Communicate effectively with administrators, parents, staff, and community organizations with regard to student progress/needs. Contribute to department/team meetings in support of student learning needs.
• Help to facilitate assessments used to determine levels of performance; assist with flexible grouping; design instruction appropriate to individual needs; and communicate progress to classroom teachers.
• Stay abreast of best practice and research based instructional strategies appropriate to support Reading and/or Math within the content areas.
• Provide targeted, prescriptive instruction to identified students.
• Stay abreast of new technologies to facilitate and support student learning, data management, and communication.
• Uphold and enforce board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules/regulations including but not limited to:
  • Acceptable use of technology
  • Sexual and racial harassment
  • Child abuse reporting
  • Health and safety including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
• Assist teachers in the implementation of curricular modifications/classroom strategies.
• Interact with students, parents, and staff in a professional manner demonstrating tolerance of individual differences, patience, and sensitivity.
• Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance; timely submission of required reports; participate in staff, department, and committee/team meetings; contribute to SIT/IEP activities.
• Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.
• Attend/assist with school events; organize/supervise field trips; etc.
• Help to sustain the profession by supervising student teachers, observers, para educators, and aides.
• Provide academic assistance to students before and after regular school hours.
• Obtain instructional resources and materials through processes outlined by the principal.
• Supervise students at school by monitoring hallways and common areas.
• Maintain a safe and well-organized instructional space.
• Be prepared to implement the Building Crisis Plan; actively participate in response drills.
• Respond to change in a productive manner.
• Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal, or other building or district administration.