Elementary Instructional Specialist

Elementary Instructional Specialist

Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts, Fort Worth, Texas

Job : 5816330

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 14, 2026

Position Title: Elementary Instructional Specialist for Grades 3-6

Reports to: Principal

Department: Administration

Position Category: Permanent, exempt, full-time, 11-month contract

Position Summary: Build capacity for campus instructional staff to improve the quality and effectiveness of Tier 1 instruction through reading and writing workshop and various math initiatives; collaborate with campus principal to develop coaching plans in alignment with campus goals for instructional improvement; provide coaching support to Professional Learning Communities; provide job-embedded professional learning according to the campus coaching plan; champion the TEKS Resource System and College Board curriculum and instructional delivery system in all conversations and work with campus staff;

engage in continuous improvement; and perform other duties as assigned.

Job Scope: This position has no direct supervisory authority.

Essential

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Engage in coaching cycles that include observing teaching, providing feedback and coaching conversations, modeling exemplar instruction, and co‑teaching to empower teacher reflection around their own practice and goals for growth.
• Collaborate regularly with the Principal to monitor the progress of coaching plans and modify as necessary.
• Monitor and evaluate campus assessment data to determine areas for needed improvements in instructional practice and student achievement.
• Facilitate high-quality professional learning in alignment with best‑practices for Adult Learning at the PLC and campus levels.
• Complete daily coaching log to continuously improve the use of time and impact of coaching actions.
• Engage in collaborative and independent research to stay current in knowledge of state and district policies, procedures, and best practices for coaching and classroom instruction.
• Provide coaching supports and training to first‑year and new‑to‑district teachers.
• Facilitate a teacher mentoring program on campus.
• Partner with principals to monitor and provide feedback on the horizontal and vertical alignment of the campus instructional delivery system and implementation of the TEKS Resource curriculum.
• Promote the successful implementation of school‑based professional learning communities.
• Assist teachers and administrators in data analysis and interpretation to measure and improve student achievement and/or program effectiveness.
• Serve as district and campus testing coordinator.
• Maintain campus textbook and instructional resource inventories.
• Collaborate with campus staff to implement a continuous improvement process for monitoring student performance.
• Assist the campus MTSS collaborative in identifying campus needs as requested.
• Attend required training as specified for performing job responsibilities.
• Promote the successful implementation of arts‑integrated instructional strategies.
• Communicate with technology support to troubleshoot technology used for instruction and testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standing instructional equipment;
Google Applications

Posture: Prolonged standing, frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

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

Environment: Work is located on campus site in a classroom environment; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

• Must hold a valid teaching certificate.
• Minimum of four years’ experience as a successful classroom teacher required.
• ESL Certification required;
  Gifted and Talented Certification or Endorsement preferred.
• Advanced degree and/or specialized training in designated areas preferred.
• Experience in providing professional learning and/or coaching and mentoring…