Specialist - Teaching and Learning Secondary Reading

Job Title:

Specialist - Teaching and Learning

Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt/Contract

Reports to:

Principal

Pay Grade/Days: 103/212

Dept./School:
Assigned Campus & Curriculum and Instruction

Date Revised:
February 2026

Primary

Purpose:

To strengthen Tier 1 and supplemental instruction and improve student outcomes by serving as a campus-embedded instructional coach who builds teacher capacity through model classroom instruction, job-embedded coaching, data driven support, and professional learning. The Teaching & Learning Specialist works in dual partnership with campus and district instructional leadership to ensure high-fidelity implementation of district curriculum, instructional frameworks, assessment practices, and data-informed instruction.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Master's Degree in content assignment preferred

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to influence instructional practice and lead change aligned to the district's vision and priorities

Deep knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices in the assigned content area, including curriculum writing, alignment, and assessment development

Strong content knowledge and understanding of district-adopted curriculum and instructional resources

Expertise in high-impact, research-based instructional strategies and standards-aligned lesson design

Knowledge of standards-based planning, unit internalization, formative assessment, and development of success criteria for student learning

Knowledge and application of data-driven instruction and student progress monitoring practices

Knowledge of how to support special programs by connecting curriculum, instruction, and classroom implementation, including MTSS, differentiation, and instructional supports for

special student populations

Strong communication and presentation skills with adult learners

Skill in adult coaching, observation, feedback, and job-embedded teacher development

Ability to plan, facilitate, and coach PLCs and collaborative teacher teams

Demonstrated ability to design and deliver professional development across grade levels and content areas

Strong organization, planning, tracking, and documentation skills

Willingness to participate in ongoing professional learning and coaching aligned to role responsibilities

Commitment to continuous improvement, growth mindset, and improved outcomes for teachers and students

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

* Work under the guidance of district leadership and content coordinators to ensure fidelity of implementation of district instructional initiatives and support frameworks including ongoing support for teaching and learning across content areas and programs, including ELL, EB, MTSS, Special Education, and At-Risk.

* Design and maintain a work calendar that prioritizes coaching cycles, model instruction, PLC facilitation, lesson planning support, and data meetings.

* Serve as the instructional liaison between the district Teaching and Learning Department and the campus in collaboration with the principal to lead continuous improvement of the campus and district.

* Support development and campus implementation of curriculum documents, assessments, and instructional resources.

* Maintain a daily model classroom block demonstrating district-aligned instruction that reflects strong lesson design, delivery, student discourse, and assessment practices.

* Host model classroom observations.

* Conduct instructional needs assessments using student and teacher data to identify strengths and opportunities and develop targeted support plans for teachers.

* Ensure assessment data availability and implement district protocols for progress monitoring to enhance instruction, accelerate student growth, and elevate campus ratings.

* Support teachers and teams in preparing for and conducting data meetings and instructional response planning.

* Implement ongoing instructional coaching cycles, including observation, modeling, co-teaching, feedback, and follow-up support.

* Support teachers individually and in teams through modeling, co-teaching, peer observation, and in-class coaching using gradual release practices.

* Support…