District Instructional Specialist, Secondary RLA

Position: District Instructional Specialist, Secondary RLA - 2026-2027 School Year
District Instructional Specialist, Secondary Reading Language Arts

(Junior High Experience and Grades 6-12 Certification Preferred)

This position is for the  school year.

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Provide curriculum and instructional leadership, professional learning, coaching, and support for all teachers in assigned content to ensure effective and aligned instruction in all classrooms district-wide. The District Instructional Specialist is responsible for working closely with administrators and campus instructional leadership to analyze data, monitor classroom instruction, lead professional learning, provide instructional coaching, and plan strategic supports for improving student success.

The District Instructional Specialist is also responsible for facilitating curriculum and assessment development and writing, ensuring curriculum is aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) as well as the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification

* Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university

* Master's degree preferred

* Valid Texas teaching certificate or permit with required endorsements for

subject/level assigned

Experience

* Minimum of five years teaching experience in assigned content

* Experience working with diverse student populations preferred

* Experience working with adult learners, planning and delivering

professional learning preferred

* Leadership experience (such as team leader, department chair, etc.) preferred

* Strong data analysis skills and experience preferred

Special Knowledge and Skills

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Skilled, dynamic leader of professional learning for adults

* Leadership and problem-solving skills

* Deep understanding of research-based strategies for effective content curriculum,

instruction, and assessment that are aligned to state standards, TEKS and other

normed-referenced assessments

* Ability to lead teams in evaluating and writing effective curriculum and

assessments

* Ability to effectively collaborate with administrators and instructional leadership

to assess needs and develop strategic plans for improving student success

* Skilled in analyzing and applying data understandings to improve instruction

* Strong ability to build relationships with others, fostering trust and collaboration

with teams of teachers and leaders

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Leadership & Teacher Coaching

1. Know how to use and implement a wide range of effective instructional strategies

for assigned content, staying abreast of current research regarding high-yield

instruction and changes in required state and national standards.

2. Work with campus instructional leadership to regularly support instructional

planning with campus/content teams

3. Work with campus instructional leadership to frequently monitor effectiveness of

instruction in all assigned classrooms, and collaboratively develop plans of

support to coach improvement with individual teachers and in teacher teams.

4. Conduct regular coaching rounds with assigned campuses, setting goals,

observing classroom instruction, delivering and modeling mini-lessons,

while providing implementation feedback to promote improvement and

innovation with teachers and teacher teams.

5. Work with classroom teachers to establish realistic and measurable goals related

to professional development and student learning.

Curriculum Development

6. Provide oversight and leadership to the curriculum for regular instruction, summer

school, and interventions, for the assigned content.

7. Ensure all district curriculum documents and resources are prepared,

communicated, accessible, communicated to all stakeholders in alignment

with district expectations.

8. Work with campus/content leadership teams to select high-quality instructional

materials that align with district curriculum, ensuring careful training and

implementation with all teachers and administrators.

9. Work cooperatively with special education and campus teams to modify and

accommodate curricula as needed for special education students.

10. In partnership with teacher-leaders and leadership teams, annually review and

update curriculum and curriculum documents in response to student needs,

data, and state requirements.

Data and Assessment

11. Work with campus/content leadership teams to develop and implement

summative and formative assessments that ensure student success on mastery

of curriculum, and on state and national assessments.

12. Facilitate use of assessment technology platforms to ensure district

assessments are effectively administered for data collection.

13. Provide vetting opportunities of district curriculum-based assessments (CBAs) to

guide planning and alignment of instruction to standards.

14. Work with campus instructional leadership teams and district data analysts to

review all student assessment data and assist in making instructional decisions.

15. Support student success on state and national assessments by leading the

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