Instructional Specialist

Position: INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST
REPORTS TO:

Principal

EFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT:  School Year

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
As per LSAA contract

SALARY:
As per LSAA contract

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assist building administrators in the development, implementation, supervision, evaluation, and upgrade of instruction and curriculum for all educational programs at the school in accordance with the school/district's policies and procedures

* Provide staff with professional development opportunities that help raise the level of instructional performance and student achievement

* Work with teaching staff to address the needs of at risk students and assist in the goal of all students meeting the state performance standards

* Oversee the school's testing program to assure appropriate accountability and assist the school in the interpretation of test results

* Assist in supporting and training new teachers and in the recruitment and training of tutors, paraprofessionals and volunteers

* Assist classroom and school-based curriculum support personnel in organizing classrooms for effective learning

* Coordinate/collaborate with district curriculum support personnel and work cooperatively with teachers, school level personnel, and administrators toward attaining objectives of the school and district

* Support "best practice" in the classroom by conducting classroom observations, modeling, coaching and conferring with teachers about their instructional practice 40% or more of the time

* Assist in the development and implementation of school improvement plans and initiatives

* Participate in district training as required

* Perform other instructional/curriculum responsibilities or program requirements as assigned by the principal and the Office of Curriculum and Instruction including the Title I Office

REQUIREMENTS

* Master's Degree from an accredited college or university

* Licensure valid for service as a supervisor/director in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

* A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience

* An understanding of performance standards and effective teaching practices which support the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and MCAS

* Working knowledge of various local and state assessment instruments

* Excellent organizational, interpersonal skills, and communication skills

* Demonstrated computer proficiency and ability to integrate technology into instruction