Tchr, Specialist 11M

$70,845 - $99,072/Yr

Houston Independent School District - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Tchr, Specialist position at Houston Independent School District is designed to enhance the skills and performance of teachers, ensuring that every child in the district receives high-quality educational opportunities. This role involves providing direct instructional support and guidance under the direction of the Principal at Foster Elementary School. The Specialist will work closely with classroom teachers to observe, demonstrate, and assist in direct instruction and classroom performance, fostering an environment of continuous improvement in teaching practices. In addition to direct support, the Specialist will play a crucial role in the planning, evaluation, management, and development of curriculum and instructional activities. This includes providing tailored instruction for individual students with special instructional needs and collaborating with the Principal to formulate in-service training programs for teachers. The Specialist will also assist in conducting research studies related to the instructional program and student achievement, ensuring that the curriculum remains relevant and effective. The position requires active participation in organizing and planning summer school programs and activities, as well as meeting with Grade Chairs and parents to discuss student progress and needs. Attendance at relevant school, district, and professional meetings is also expected, along with the performance of other related duties as assigned. This role is pivotal in creating a supportive and effective educational environment for both teachers and students.

Responsibilities

• Observe, demonstrate, consult with and assist individual classroom teachers in direct instruction and classroom performance.
• Assist in the planning, evaluation, management, development, and improvement of curriculum and instructional activities with the classroom teachers.
• Provide instruction for individual students requiring special instructional needs.
• Coordinate and cooperate with the Principal in formulating inservice training programs for teachers within the individual building.
• Assist in conducting research studies related to the instructional program and other areas of student activities and achievement.
• Assist with coordinating elementary curriculum.
• Assist with the selection of instructional materials.
• Assist in organizing and planning all summer school programs and activities conducted to the school.
• Meet and confer with Grade Chairs and parents as necessary.
• Attend relevant school, district, and professional meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification.
• Three years minimum exemplary teaching experience.
• Working knowledge of computers, word processing and database software.
• Experience in teacher training preferred.
• Possesses an in-depth, working knowledge of elementary curriculum.
• The ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the department.
• Demonstrate outstanding human management, instructional and leadership skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, sit, walk, stand, drive and be mobile.
• Valid Texas Driver's License with applicable insurance coverage.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in teacher training preferred.