Teacher Instructional Specialist (Mild/Mod) Special Education Department

About the position

The Instructional Specialists will work directly with classroom teachers to fully implement the District adopted curriculum at their assigned schools. The specialists will share the responsibility of coaching classroom teachers at one, two, or three sites depending on the size of the staff at the assigned school(s). This position classification requires expertise in the field of reading/language arts, mathematics, or English language development. Direct experience in teaching in one or more of these areas is required to perform programmatic analyses using widely prescribed instructional principles and concepts. This position classification performs light work involving sitting a portion of the time, but does require walking and standing for extended periods. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, the ability to provide oral information and direction, and the handling and transporting of instructional and assessment materials and objects. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Provide modeling, feedback, and instructional support for classroom teachers
• Assist with the full implementation of state standards and district adopted instructional materials
• Facilitate grade level meetings
• Attend all professional training on content and teaching procedures
• Attend additional training in how to be an effective specialist
• Analyze collected achievement data, identify patterns and plan staff development that is responsive to the data related to improvement of reading instruction
• Evaluate the needs of teacher professional development
• Provide leadership in assessing, identifying, formulating, and implementing the District Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, and English Language Development program based on grade level standards
• Meet monthly with District Curriculum staff
• Serve as a member of the school's Instructional Leadership Team

Requirements

• Three years of successful teaching of reading and language arts, mathematics, or English language development and demonstrated leadership ability
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Valid California Teaching Credential
• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License
• Ability to meet District standards for physical and mental health

Nice-to-haves

• Depth of training in implementing best instructional practices