Instructional Specialist, HS (2026-2027 School Year

Instructional Specialist, HS  School Year)

Spring Independent School District DEKANEY HS - Houston, Texas Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Days per year:187

Min Salary: $62,750

Mid Salary: $75,602

JOB TITLE
:
Instructional Specialist

REPORTS TO:Principal

WAGE/HOUR STATUS
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Exempt

PAY GRADE:AI2

The Instructional Specialist is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the District’s instructional program and curriculum, including Blended Learning, remote teaching and Schoology in accordance with District goals, policies and procedures. The Instructional Specialist supports teachers in their efforts to prepare students to increase their academic performance to meet state standards.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate

• Three years of experience of successful teaching

• Excellent motivational skills with students and teachers
• Experience in coaching and teaching other teachers
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate student progress
• Ability to interpret assessment data
• Ability to access student needs
• Ability to model and provide differentiated instruction assistance
• Ability to work well with others
• Flexible and patient with teachers and students

Instruction:

• Provide direct instruction for at-risk students.
• Provide academic intervention, support, and monitoring of at-risk students.
• Planning and implementation of effective instruction.
• Analyze student data to identify trends and areas of improvement in instruction.
• Lead and actively participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to contribute to school-wide instructional improvement efforts.
• Monitor the academic progress of identified students engaged in academic interventions.

Coaching:

• Model, coach, and collaborate with teachers using effective instructional strategies.
• Attend and provide district-level professional development to stay abreast of best practices.
• Support teachers in differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Maintain on-going communication with classroom teachers and administrators regarding student progress.
• Participate and collaborate with the Instructional Leadership team on teaching and learning practices.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will also require both traveling within the district and statewide. Mental demands:
Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to interpret TEC and policy; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

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