Secondary Instructional Specialist

Secondary Instructional Specialist

Watson Chapel School District Watson Chapel High School
- Pine Bluff, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Title: District Instructional Specialist

Job Status: Full-Time Reports To: Exec. Dir. of Curr. & Inst.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Amount of Travel: 25% Travel / Schools

Classification: Curriculum & Instruction Level: District Level Position

Date Created: February 2026 Work Schedule: 220 Days

Salary Range: Determined by Salary Schedule

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Watson Chapel School District (WCSD) is seeking a dynamic and dedicated professional to serve as one of the District Instructional Specialists. This individual is a leader that builds capacity with teaching staff to ensure student outcomes through data-driven coaching, professional development, and curriculum development. He/She will ensure compliance with applicable laws, state standards and promote effective instructional strategies.

The District Instructional Specialist will support classroom teachers in improving instruction by increasing rigor, student engagement, and differentiation of instruction to improve student achievement.

The District Instructional Specialist will also foster positive relationships with students and staff to promote a safe, supportive, and collaborative learning environment. The instructional specialist’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Model effective teaching strategies, observe classrooms, and provide actionable feedback to teachers to enhance instruction, student engagement and differentiation.
• Collaborate with teachers to design, review, and align HQIM materials with Arkansas state standards.
• Collaborate with teachers to utilize student data and assessments to identify learning gaps, inform instructional decisions, and create intervention/enrichment plans.
• Plan and deliver workshops to improve teacher content knowledge and pedagogical skills.
• Monitors any academic plans/growth for targeted students such as Math Intervention Plans or Individual Reading Plans.
• Participates in creating an environment conducive to the learning and growth of all students.
• Serve as an instructional leader at each campus working collaboratively with building leadership.
• Conducts continuous coaching cycles with teachers to build capacity of all teaching staff for increased student outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent, or Superintendent.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Arkansas state standards, effective instructional practices, and coaching cycles for teacher improvement.
• Strong understanding of collaborative practices and being a member of a Professional Learning Community.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to analyze data and implement strategies based on identified student needs.
• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Capacity to lead in a culturally responsive and equitable manner.

• Valid Arkansas educator license
• Bachelor’s degree in Education with a preferred Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in education
• Demonstrated experience with building teacher capacity such as a lead teacher or instructional coach

• Must meet all federal and state requirements related to providing instruction and support to teachers.
• Must possess or obtain a valid Arkansas driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

• Experience with Windows Server OS and Google Workspace.
• Proficient in student information systems, data dashboards, and Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.

• Understands the interconnectedness of collaboration, student achievement, and addressing students’ needs.
• Uses data to drive continuous improvement of student academics.
• Prioritizes initiatives to align resources and personnel to areas of greatest need.
• Develops…