Instructional Specialist-Curriculum & Coaching, HS Science

Instructional Specialist-Curriculum & Coaching, HS Science

Reports To:

Director-Curriculum Secondary Schools

Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Pay Grade: AI 2

Primary

Purpose:

The Instructional Specialist designs, delivers, and evaluates sustained, job-embedded professional learning for teachers and instructional leaders to support effective implementation of district curriculum, high-quality instructional materials, and evidence-based instructional practices. The Specialist develops curriculum-aligned slide decks, model lessons, facilitator resources, and implementation supports as part of the district's professional learning, PLC, coaching, and instructional support systems.

In the High School (9-12) Science content area, the Specialist provides direct, ongoing instructional coaching to campus teachers and leaders — including co-planning, modeling, classroom observation, and actionable feedback — to build teacher capacity, strengthen instructional practice, and advance student achievement. This position is funded in whole or in part through Title II, Part A and is dedicated to activities that prepare, train, and support teachers and principals, consistent with the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, demonstrate the ability to inspire, grow and motivate others, utilize feedback, drive for results and commit to championing the needs of the students, employees and overall district.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Curriculum writing experience
• Professional development design and presentation experience
• Instructional coaching experience with adult learners
• Five years' job-related experience

Preferred:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Leadership experience at the campus level and/or district level
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Five years' classroom experience
• Experience with multiple grade levels
• Experience providing job-embedded coaching or mentoring to teachers
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Understanding of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Expert in assigned content area (High School Science)
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and effective professional development design
• Ability to provide individualized and small-group instructional coaching to teachers and instructional leaders
• Ability to model effective lessons and provide actionable, evidence-based feedback
• Ability to provide direction for campus leadership
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to coordinate District functions
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Use evidence based practices to monitor the impact of professional learning and coaching on teacher practice and student achievement, adjusting support based on the findings.
• Develop curriculum-aligned slide decks, model lessons, facilitator resources, and implementation supports as part of the district's professional learning, PLC, coaching, and instructional support systems.
• Provide direct, ongoing instructional coaching to classroom teachers, including co-planning, modeling instruction, classroom observation, and actionable feedback to strengthen teaching practice.
• Facilitate Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to support collaborative planning, data analysis, and continuous instructional improvement.
• Direct the implementation of core content curricula across the district.
• Assist campus administrators in coaching teachers on the critical attributes of instruction and student engagement.
• Design and deliver sustained, job embedded professional learning for teachers and instructional leaders aligned to district curriculum and evidence based instructional practices.
• Build understanding of the correlation between college and career readiness standards and state standards.
• Articulate understanding of accountability and special programs.
• Remain current on educational research and instructional best practices and apply research and data to improve student engagement and achievement.
• Model, coach, and commit to…