Instructional Strategist-Mildred L Day School

RSU 21 is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a welcoming and inclusive community that supports the safety and well-being of all of our students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to implementing programs and practices that support diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a part of this commitment, we welcome all applicants. RSU 21 does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, gender identity, orientation, disability, religion, age, national origin, sex, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, disability status, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

If you are a person of color, LGBTQ+, disabled, or belong to any protected class, we encourage you to apply. Our diversity strengthens our mission to produce global citizens.

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.