Coordinator, Instructional; Social Studies

POSITION: Instructional Coordinator-Teaching and Learning

EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt

NUMBER OF DAYS: 226

PAY GRADE: Admin/Prof PG - 5

DIVISION: Academics

DEPARTMENT: Teaching and Learning

REPORTS TO: Director of Teaching and Learning

SUPERVISES: N/A

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with the appropriate teacher certification

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience in Social Studies, World Geography, US Government

Deep knowledge of the subject‑area content and research‑based instructional strategies/practices

Capacity to lead content‑area teaching teams for the purpose of improving instruction and student achievement

Position Function/Purpose

Assist teachers in utilizing the best and most reliable teaching techniques; assist in providing professional development for teachers in new, remedial or accelerated instructional procedures; assist in the development and implementation of the District curriculum as it relates to the subject for which the subject specialist is responsible.

Major Responsibilities

• Maintain open and continued communication with leaders and teachers for a united approach to curriculum methods and content.
• Create professional development aligned to the TEKS, goals, and resources implemented by the district as needed.
• Assist in the strategizing, planning, evaluation, management, development, and improvement of curriculum and instructional activities and programs with the classroom teachers.
• Model expert lessons, observe classroom instruction, and follow up with coaching sessions.
• Coach teachers to use a variety of current evidence-based instructional strategies, technology, and content-specific knowledge through participation in continuous professional development.
• Facilitate vertical alignment of instructional strategies among grade levels and content.
• Guide the teams through data analysis to adjust first‑time instruction and/or to focus on re‑teaching.
• Facilitate the use of district resources to their fullest capacity: lesson planning, resource selection, assessments, data digging, and data interpretations for instructional decisions.
• Assist in conducting research studies related to the instructional program and other areas of student activities and achievement.
• Serve as a communication liaison between teachers, campus administration, and district curriculum staff so that information is disseminated in an accurate and effective way.
• Assist leaders and teachers by doing instructional walks and offering feedback for successfully implementing the MISD curriculum.
• Consult with teachers and staff on research and new approaches to teaching and learning.
• Support in the development, planning, and implementation of special and all programs at District and campus levels.
• Assist in the professional development of teachers through the sharing of best practices and observing, successful teaching techniques either within MISD or other sources.
• Provide instruction for individual students requiring special instructional needs.
• Serve as a member and resource person to the local textbook committee during the selection of textbooks being considered for adoption.
• Assist in coordinating the development and implementation of the District curriculum framework and resources to give continuity and clarity to the instructional program.
• Manage primary content and others as assigned, inventory of resources, supplies, and materials including district‑purchased equipment and kits.
• Facilitate the campus's representation at each grade level, content‑area share session and professional development and ensure information is shared with all team/department members.
• Assist in organizing and planning all summer school programs and activities conducted by the district.
• Collaborate with teams and attend all weekly planning meetings to ensure lesson and assessment development is aligned with the content scope/sequence and TEKS.
• Attend relevant school, district, and professional meetings.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

n/a or as assigned

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