Specialist - District Level Instructional

Position: 2026 - 2027 Specialist - District Level Instructional
Position Type:

Central Professional/Specialist

Date Posted:

4/2/2026

Location:

Federal Programs

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Job Title:

Title I Specialist Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Reports to:

Title I Coordinator Pay Grade:
Teacher Salary Schedule

Dept./School:
Title I Length of

Contract:

10.0/10.5/11.5 mos.

Primary

Purpose:

Facilitate the improvement of student learning and the school's academic achievement.

Provide ongoing assistance and support to home school liaisons, social workers and teachers.

Provide programs, training and materials that help parents develop successful parenting skills.

Equip District Parent Educators with strategies to support district parents with parenting needs.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Valid Texas Teacher Certificate

Master's Degree preferred

Title I Program experience preferred

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of curriculum design, instructional strategies, and technology applications

Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness

Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners

Ability to interpret data

Knowledge of special needs of disadvantaged students

Knowledge of variety of parent involvement programs

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Basic Computer Skills

Experience:

Organizational Leadership

Campus experience preferred

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

* Assure that the school complies with all laws and requirements of ESSA and Title I and will assist the principal, staff, and community in:

* Providing leadership in planning parental involvement strategies with campus staff.

* Providing timelines and procedures for campus documentation of all components of ESSA

* Providing training for Title 1 contact personnel in ESSA requirements such as development of the Title 1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment, School Parental Involvement Plan, School Parent Compact and Parent Event Calendar;

* Assisting new Title 1 campuses in Title 1 requirements;

* Attending state/regional conferences and meetings regarding Title 1 updates;

* Conducting a comprehensive needs assessment through analysis of disaggregated student performance data, demographic data, and other pertinent indicators;

* Developing a school wide Title I plan that focuses monetary and human resources on identified needs;

* Monitoring consistently the accurate implementation of all aspects of the Title I plan;

* Conducting both formative and summative evaluation of the effectiveness of the Title I plan;

* Organizing and conducting parent involvement programs that may include but are not limited to literacy, parenting, parent-child academic interactions, and community activities;

* Collaborate with the principal and other school and district personnel to plan and implement professional training for teachers, aides, administrators, pupil services personnel, parents, and other community audiences.

* Assist with federal and state Title I program evaluations.

* Assist the Title I Department staff in monitoring school-level compliance of all Title I assurances and in collecting and archiving all required Title I documentation.

* Work flexible hours (some after school hours) to facilitate staff training, parenting and tutoring programs, enrichment activities, and other duties as assigned from the school and/or district level.

* Assume other related Title I duties as assigned by the Title I Coordinator.

Communication:

* Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

* Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

* Plan events that will occur during the year, and have some effect on the grant's annual expenditures, and/or revenues.

* Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

General Employee Requirements:

* Support and align work with the mission, vision and beliefs of the district

* Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility.

* Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning.

* Share in the development and implementation of district success plans.

* Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and district contribution.

* Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a suitable example for LISD students.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent district-wide and out-of-district travel.

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.