Instructional Strategist-Mildred L Day School

Instructional Strategist

Pay Range: $57,392 – $109,152 (KAKEA CBA Appendix I Salary Scale, 2026–2027)

Reports To:

Building Principal and Curriculum Director

Terms of Employment:
Work year established by the Board as reflected in the KAKEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Evaluation:
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy regarding the evaluation of certified staff members.

RSU 21 serves approximately 2,400 students across three communities with a dedicated staff of 600 and an annual budget of $65 million. The Instructional Strategist serves as a dynamic instructional leader and coach focused on improving educator effectiveness and student outcomes.

This position leads professional learning opportunities, facilitates teacher teams, designs and implements capacity-building initiatives, and conducts targeted coaching cycles with educators. As a key member of the school leadership team, the Instructional Strategist promotes a culture of instructional excellence and supports measurable growth in teacher practice and student achievement.

• Collaborate with school leaders to implement instructional vision and strategic goals.
• Serve as a content, curriculum, planning, and assessment expert.
• Design and facilitate professional development and instructional coaching.
• Support teachers through modeling, feedback, and resource development.
• Promote collaboration among educators and instructional strategists.
• Advance district Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
• Utilize data to identify priorities and target support efforts.

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Minimum four years of successful teaching experience in a related content area or equivalent experience.
• Valid Maine teaching certificate in the appropriate endorsement area.
• Demonstrated academic results and leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, instructional practices, and state and district assessments.
• Experience with teacher teams and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) preferred.
• Experience with coaching cycles, assessment development, and data analysis preferred.
• Intervention experience is a plus.

• Support development and implementation of the school's instructional vision.
• Lead strategic initiatives aligned to school improvement goals.
• Partner with administrators and teachers to establish ambitious academic goals.
• Monitor progress and promote accountability through ongoing data analysis.

• Maintain deep knowledge of standards, curriculum, and assessments.
• Facilitate content team meetings and professional learning sessions.
• Support teachers in using assessment data to inform instruction.
• Review lesson plans, assessments, and instructional materials and provide feedback.
• Encourage innovative instructional practices and program development.

• Coach teachers in data-driven instructional planning and implementation.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide actionable feedback.
• Implement individualized coaching cycles focused on growth and effectiveness.
• Design and facilitate professional learning opportunities based on identified needs.
• Collaborate with school and district leaders on professional development initiatives.

• Provide instructional resources and support to educators.
• Collaborate with teachers to strengthen lesson design and instructional rigor.
• Model effective instructional strategies through direct classroom support.
• Support targeted students through goal-setting and intervention efforts.
• Assist teachers with classroom management and intervention strategies.

• Promote a collaborative learning culture across the school community.
• Work closely with instructional strategists and district leaders.
• Model continuous improvement and reflective practice.
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new staff.

• Apply a strong DEI lens to instructional coaching and decision-making.
• Support culturally responsive teaching practices and inclusive classrooms.
• Identify and…