District Instructional Specialist

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Brenham Independent School District - Job Description

District Instructional Specialist

Department / School

Assigned Campuses

Pay Information

Teacher Compensation Plan

Days : 197

Supervised By

Chief Academic Officer

Flsa

Exempt

Date Revised

April 2023

Primary Purpose

Under the direction of the Chief Academic Officer, the Instructional Specialist will support and assist classroom teachers in implementing the district curriculum. The Instructional Specialist will assist with the implementation of best practices, reflective sessions following observations of teachers, and the organization and delivery of professional development activities. Along with District and Campus Administration, the Instructional Specialist will analyze student data and create and institute an academic achievement plan for the campus. The Instructional Specialist will support Team Facilitators and PLC groups and provide demonstration lessons, coaching and team teaching to career teachers. Instructional Specialist will help develop quality teachers by demonstrating that only a quality teacher, more than any other factor, enables students to overcome obstacles and erase any achievement gap. Instructional Specialist may also partner with the administrations and / or teachers for effective parent communication.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Master Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
• Trained in Dyslexia Intervention Services
• Valid Texas teaching certificate, with required endorsements for subject / level assigned
• At least five years of successful teaching as measured by performance evaluations.
• At least three years in an instructional leadership role
• Demonstrated expertise in content, curriculum development, student learning, data analysis, mentoring, and professional development as demonstrated by an advanced degree, advanced training, use of technology for managing student information, and student accountability.
• Knowledge of state content standards use and application.
• Knowledge of effective instructional practices in content areas and assessments.
• Instructional expertise demonstrated through model teaching, team teaching, and / or student achievement gains.
• Ability to conduct classroom demonstrations and external observations.
• Ability to instruct and communicate (both verbally and in writing) effectively.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, professional employees, parents, and district patrons.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Job Title / Position

Brenham Independent School District - Job Description

District Instructional Specialist

Department / School

Assigned Campuses

Pay Information

Teacher Compensation Plan

Days : 197

Supervised By

Chief Academic Officer

Flsa

Exempt

Date Revised

April 2023

Primary Purpose

Under the direction of the Chief Academic Officer, the Instructional Specialist will support and assist classroom teachers in implementing the district curriculum. The Instructional Specialist will assist with the implementation of best practices, reflective sessions following observations of teachers, and the organization and delivery of professional development activities. Along with District and Campus Administration, the Instructional Specialist will analyze student data and create and institute an academic achievement plan for the campus. The Instructional Specialist will support Team Facilitators and PLC groups and provide demonstration lessons, coaching and team teaching to career teachers. Instructional Specialist will help develop quality teachers by demonstrating that only a quality teacher, more than any other factor, enables students to overcome obstacles and erase any achievement gap. Instructional Specialist may also partner with the administrations and / or teachers for effective parent communication.

Qualifications (Experience / Education / Certification)

Major Responsibilities

Professional Development :

Collaboration And Communication

Curriculum

Data

Technology

Other

Special Knowledge / Skills

The Instructional Specialist will demonstrate expertise in the following areas :

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Working Conditions (Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Demands)

Tools / Equipment Used : Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment.

Posture : Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling, squatting, bending / stooping, pushing / pulling, and twisting.

Motion : Frequent walking.

Lifting : May require heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours.

Environment : Exposure to biological hazards.

Mental Demands : Maintain emotional control under stress.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Primary and Secondary Education

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