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CLARK ELEMENTARY lists this Specialist, Instructional Reading-Elementary opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Instructional Specialist-Elementary School Year)
Reports To: Campus Principal
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: AI2, Eligible for Teacher Incentive Allotment Compensation
Primary Purpose: The Instructional Specialist is responsible for providing direct instruction and instructional support to students with identified deficits in reading or mathematics. The Instructional Specialist will also provide content specific coaching to teachers as a part of the continuous cycle of campus feedback and support.
All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, and champion the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
Standard Texas teaching certificate
Preferred:
Three years experience of successful teaching
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Excellent motivational skills with teachers and students
Experience in coaching and modeling for teachers
Knowledge of core curriculum and instruction
Knowledge of district intervention programs
Ability to evaluate student progress
Ability to model and provide instructional implementation assistance
Flexible and patient with teachers and students
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instruction:
Provide direct instruction for at-risk students.
Provide academic intervention, support, and monitoring of at-risk students.
Planning and implementation of effective instruction.
Analyze student data to identify trends and areas of improvement in instruction.
Lead and actively participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to contribute to school-wide instructional improvement efforts.
Monitor the academic progress of identified students engaged in academic interventions.
Coaching:
Model, coach, and collaborate with teachers using effective instructional strategies.
Attend and provide district-level professional development to stay abreast of best practices.
Support teachers in differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
Maintain on-going communication with classroom teachers and administrators regarding student progress.
Participate and collaborate with the Instructional Leadership team on teaching and learning practices.
Working Conditions:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. Mental demands: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to apply knowledge of current educational research and theory, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Special Funding:
This position is funded by Federal/and or State grants, you understand that your employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable, your employment is subject to termination, nonrenewal, or reassignment, as applicable.
Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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