Primary Instructional Specialist

Instructional Specialist Job Description

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Job Title: Instructional Specialist FLSA: Exempt

Reports to: Campus Principal Pay Grade: Teacher Scale

Dept./School: Assigned Campus Calendar Days: 192

Contract: Probationary/Term Revised: 5.9.2025 The Instructional Specialist supports teachers in implementing district curriculum with fidelity and instructional effectiveness to accelerate student learning by modeling high-quality instruction, guiding content and strategy use, facilitating collaborative planning, and helping develop timely, responsive interventions based on student needs. Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas Teaching Certification or out of state equivalent certification and the ability to obtain Texas Certification required
• Attendance at required district training sessions

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with students, families, colleagues, and campus leaders, fostering team morale and a sense of belonging
• Relates effectively to individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds
• Cultivates trust and leads with authenticity and integrity, inspiring collaboration and follow- through
• Provides candid, constructive, and developmentally focused feedback tailored to individual needs, while regularly reflecting on coaching practices to assess effectiveness and equity
• Establishes systems that support teacher leadership and provides coaching structures that drive instructional improvement
• Promotes meaningful use of student assessment data by guiding staff in its interpretation, ensuring accessibility and disaggregation by student population, and helping develop targeted actions that promote equity and success for all learners
• Makes thoughtful, high-quality decisions based on available data, prioritizing significant issues with sound judgment Experience:
• Minimum three (3) years successful teaching experience with evidence of student growth
  1. Set high expectations of achievement that are ambitious and measurable
  2. Use the Teaching for Learning Protocol (TLP) to plan, execute and evaluate the effectiveness of instruction
  3. Sets high standards for students' behavior, engagement, and achievement that are ambitious and measurable
  4. Work collaboratively with the campus administration team and district curriculum program Primary Purpose Qualifications Major Responsibilities and Duties Instructional Specialist Job Description
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     directors to develop goals and objectives for the purpose of enhancing the campus instructional programs

     5. Coach and support teachers in the implementation of the Aldine Instructional Model into daily classroom instructional practice including: orientation, planning, guided practice, collaborative practice, independent practice and reflection and evaluation
     6. Coach and support teachers in the implementation of high yield, evidence-based instructional strategies including: cooperative learning, setting objectives and providing feedback, cues, questions, and advanced organizers and incorporate new strategies each year as outlined by Aldine's Instructional Framework
     7. Establish a culture of respect, enthusiasm, and rapport
     8. Invest students in their learning using a variety of influence techniques
     9. Maintain fidelity to Aldine curricular materials
     10. Lead teams of teachers to plan backwards to align all lessons, activities and assessments and incorporate curriculum standards (TEKS, ELPS, CCMR, etc.) into daily plans and instruction
     11. Support the instructional development of all teachers in understanding the curriculum, varied assessments, and data analysis
     12. Build strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and other Specialists
     13. Provide instructional planning guidance and support through the facilitation of collaborative planning sessions
     14. Assist teachers and collaborative teams with planning and pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated lessons, and the selection of best practices to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities, students who are gifted, and students who are English Language Learners
     15. Assist teachers and collaborative teams with resources, materials, tools, information, etc. to support classroom instruction and planning, including new resources
     16. Support teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels
     17. Observe lessons and provide feedback for a teacher's professional growth and students' success.
     18. Collaborate, cooperate and present at the campus and district level meetings or other district level training opportunities
     19. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy
     20. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations
     21. Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal and the Superintendent of Schools

     The evaluation of the Instructional Specialist is a responsibility resting with the campus administrator. An evaluation shall be completed in writing at least once during the course of each school year.

     Evaluation Instructional Specialist Job Description

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     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 regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory 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 This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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