Secondary Inst Coord

Primary Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to work directly with classroom teachers on the delivery of high-quality instruction to improve student and staff learning. This leadership position serves as a collaborator and liaison between campus and district staff to implement district instructional initiatives, provide job-embedded professional development, and accomplish specific district and campus goals.

• Bachelor's Degree from Accredited University
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate

• Five years teaching experience in a core content area preferred
• Experience as a teacher leader

• Ability to coach and mentor other adults
• Deep understanding of instructional best practices and instructional strategies
• General knowledge of learning theory, instructional design, analyzing state standards (TEKS), and state required assessments
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills (such as building rapport, actively listening, and giving/receiving feedback)

• Teacher Support:
• Conferencing
• Co-planning and co-teaching
• Demonstration lessons
• Focused classroom visits
• Lesson observation with feedback
• Assisting in the analysis of data to determine instructional needs
• Provides PLC support to enhance instruction based on campus needs
• Supports teachers in transferring and synthesizing alternatives or refinements to current practices
• Assists in lesson planning, lesson internalization, and deconstruction of standards

• Student Support (in collaboration with the teacher):
• Individual instruction and/or assessment
• Small group instruction as needed

• Apply extensive knowledge of technology and instructional application
• Apply extensive knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Apply extensive knowledge of Texas curriculum (TEKS) and state assessments

• Apply excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Assist with campus documentation and reports
• Evaluate and analyze assessment data
• Assist with identification of campus-wide instructional needs
• Coordinate and align instruction between grade levels, departments and campuses
• Assume an active role in campus specific instructional initiatives
• Works collaboratively with administrators, teachers, technology staff, counselors and other school staff to strengthen all aspects of the instructional program
• Models attitudes, behaviors, and actions that are aligned to the district and campus vision and honors confidentiality as appropriate