Title MS Academic Specialist; SY - Johnson MS

Title I MS Academic Specialist (25-26 SY) - Johnson MS

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JOB TITLE: Title I Middle School Academic Specialist
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Campus Principal
PAY GRADE: Teacher Salary Schedule (187 + 10 Days)
DEPARTMENT: School Leadership
DATE REVISED: 03/2024
Disclaimer: This is a grant‑funded position. Funds for this position are expected to be available up to the end of the school year. In addition to other specified conditions of employment, the applicant understands that no guarantee of continued employment beyond the availability of the grant funds is expressed or implied by Irving Independent School District.

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Assist the school principal in the overall improvement of the instructional program by supporting/coaching teachers in planning for instruction, including small groups, utilizing district curriculum and resources, and determining the school's instructional focus by analyzing data.

• Master's Degree Preferred
• Valid Texas Teacher's Certificate

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to model quality instructional techniques and strategies.
• Knowledge of Professional Learning Community.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in leading and presenting school‑based and district‑wide professional development.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a complex and diverse school system.
• Knowledge of Texas Assessment Program (STAAR), district curriculum, and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.
• Working knowledge of the MTSS process, Special Services and Advanced Academics.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Three years of successful classroom experience delivering core content in English, Reading, Mathematics, Science or Social Studies.

• Plan and conduct weekly purposeful planning meetings with grade level or department teacher teams to guide the content focus, instructional methodologies, and intervention practices.
• Serve as an instructional coach and mentor to campus teaching staff by developing and conducting model lessons, co‑teaching, or observing teachers during classroom instruction. Provide timely feedback to teachers regarding lesson implementation to target areas for growth in support of student achievement.
• Ensure that all teachers understand the TEKS and provide support in designing lessons aligned with the TEKS, district curriculum, and structured literacy practices.
• Visit classroom teachers regularly to observe content area instruction/intervention implementation and provide timely feedback regarding observations of strengths/weaknesses.
• Mentor new teachers and teachers new to the campus/district.
• Provide instructional coaching by assisting teachers with implementing district curriculum, selecting high‑quality instructional materials/resources, selecting intervention techniques/programs, and integrating technology into lesson designs.
• Prepare reports using available data systems to assist teachers in preparation for addressing specific TEKS that need to be spiraled within curriculum units and assist teachers with differentiation techniques for lesson design.
• Attend professional development opportunities and district Academic Specialist meetings to collaborate with other Title I Academic Specialists and learn new information, ideas, and teaching strategies.
• Collaborate with teacher teams to identify students struggling with Tier I instruction, design tutorial schedules, and assist with implementing intervention programs as determined by the SSP process.
• Participate in data analysis discussions with administrative and teacher teams to determine campus strengths/weaknesses and collaborate to determine instructional focus to address campus needs.
• Work with the district‑level coordinators to audit and rewrite the curriculum based on student achievement data.

• Work collaboratively with campus administration and teacher teams to develop an instructional coaching model that will build…