Instructional Specialist

Required Certificates and Licenses

Tennessee Teaching Certification

About the Role

The Instructional Specialist serves as a coach and content expert focused on strengthening intervention practices and improving student outcomes. This role partners closely with teachers to build their capacity in evidence-based intervention strategies, data-driven instruction, progress monitoring, and targeted student support.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver training sessions for new and experienced teachers.
• Model high-quality teaching practices, including differentiation, active learning, and culturally responsive instruction.
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to teachers implementing intervention programs and targeted instructional strategies.
• Partner with teachers to build expertise in analyzing student data, identifying skill gaps, and planning targeted interventions.
• Design and facilitate professional learning sessions focused on intervention best practices, evidence-based instructional strategies, and effective progress monitoring.
• Create coaching tools, training materials, intervention frameworks, and implementation resources aligned to organizational goals and instructional standards.
• Curate and adapt research-based intervention practices to meet the needs of diverse learners across grade levels and content areas.
• Collaborate with instructional leaders, principals, intervention teams, and other stakeholders to align training with strategic priorities.
• Lead collaborative planning sessions and contribute to curriculum development teams.
• Serve as an instructional expert and resource for teachers, administrators, and support staff.
• Train teachers in effective use of instructional technology, digital tools, and learning management systems.
• Model blended and technology-enhanced teaching practices.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• Valid teaching certification (or equivalent credential).
• Several years (typically 3–5+) of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in adult learning theory and professional development facilitation.
• Strong knowledge of research-based instructional practices and assessment strategies.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Instructional Design, or related area.
• Experience coaching teachers, leading PD, or supervising student teachers.
• Familiarity with instructional frameworks (e.g., Danielson, Marzano, UDL, RTI/MTSS).
• Experience with digital learning tools and educational technology platforms.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build trust and coach educators with empathy and professionalism.
• Expertise in instructional design and adult learning methodologies.
• Skill in analyzing instructional data to inform coaching and program improvement.
• Flexibility, creativity, and commitment to continuous learning.

Work Environment

May involve on-site school visits, virtual training environments, and occasional evening or weekend sessions. Requires ability to facilitate both large groups and individualized coaching sessions.

Job Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.