Instructional Lead Strategist- Part-Time

About the role

The role aims to improve instruction and achievement for all students by enhancing teacher capacity through various coaching models, professional learning designs, and data literacy strategies. This includes supporting the implementation of the Instructional Framework, Professional Learning Communities, Instructional Coaching, Response to Intervention (RTI), and student academic progress/promotion monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement specific content-related and strategic instructional training requested or appropriate.
• Aid in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a coordinated and consistent instructional program designed to meet the needs of all students.
• Provide instructional coaching support and professional training in the appropriate format (one-on-one, demonstration lessons, small group or whole staff) to promote continuous improvement and increased student achievement.
• Foster professional and collegial, non-evaluative relationships with staff to promote reflective practice and improve instructional strategies.
• Enhance and support the work of Professional Learning Communities and Instructional Framework.
• Provide training on the use of technology in the classroom.
• Model and/or redeliver research-based instructional strategies to target identified needs; and to increase student academic success and promotion/graduation rates.
• Assist administrators and teachers in using assessment and other data to tailor instructional decisions, such as delivery models, resources, and scheduling.
• Collaborate and communicate in an effective and positive manner to build cohesive plans for instructional improvement.
• Develop, coordinate, and support induction for new teachers, as appropriate.
• Collaborate with administrators and teachers to align all instructional strategies with formative assessment practices.
• Participate in required training; and fulfill required tasks for endorsement as an Instructional Coach.
• Provide leadership in the use of School Improvement Plan data to make informed instructional decisions.
• Support and consult with teachers in the implementation of Response to Intervention plans school-wide.

Requirements

• B.A. degree or higher in Education with proper certification as required by the Professional Standards Commission.
• Minimum of five successful years of teaching with evidence of improving student achievement required.
• Leadership experience at the school or district level preferred.
• Strong knowledge of K-12 research-based instructional strategies and curriculum.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to design and implement high quality professional development for teachers/staff.
• Ability to use data for instructional decision-making.
• Strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Valid and appropriate license, certificate, and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable, and punctual manner.
• Research and review current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to assignments (specifically Instructional Coaching).
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies.

Skills

• Instructional coaching and professional development skills.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Collaboration and communication skills.
• Technology integration skills.
• Research-based instructional strategies.

Benefits

Includes FICA paid by the employee and matched by the School District. Temporary workers do not qualify for employee benefits.

Pay

Salaried; Exempt

Schedule

188 Days