What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Specialist - Elementary position at Arlington Independent School District?
FEDERALLY FUNDED: The salary for this position is paid with federal funds. Federally funded positions are supplemental and therefore subject to federal funds.
ROLE AND PURPOSE: The primary role of the Elementary Instructional Specialist is to support the development and production of elementary core curriculum documents and resources. This collaborative work is further accomplished by working with the Curriculum Coordinators, the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, district departments, and other Curriculum and Instruction Staff to advance the overall District K-12 instructional program, including curriculum design, assessment development, campus implementation support, professional learning, and program management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- Valid Texasteacher's certificate (preferred)
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
- Master's Degree from an accredited institution (preferred)
Experience:
- Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience
- Bilingual - Spanish
- Experience in curriculum and assessment development
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT:
- Applies Spanish language fluency and knowledge of state standards, research, and evidence based instructional practices into the planning and design of curriculum, instruction, and assessments.
- Designs and facilitates effective campus-based and districtwide professional learning to support the overall implementation of the curriculum, and effective teaching strategies, including job-embedded coaching, modeling, and demonstration teaching.
- Assists department in designing, developing, implementing and evaluating new instructional resources, tools, and supplemental materials.
- Incorporates the use of technology tools and applications into curriculum content and professional learning.
SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE:
- Attends and participates in Academic Services, department, and other meetings and committees as required. B. Displays high visibility and effective communication skills on campuses to support, monitor, and observe curriculum delivery, instructional practices, and professional learning implementation.
- Exemplifies effective problem-solving methods that are customer-service oriented.
- Utilizes excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Displays a strong ability to work independently as a self-starter with excellent time management skills. F. Participates as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals, and collaborates with the K-12 Curriculum Coordinators, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, district departments, and other Curriculum and Instruction staff.
SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
- Demonstrates success in improving student achievement as measured by local and state assessment results and other district performance criteria.
- Provides accommodation and modifications for diverse student needs.
- Works in partnership with the K-12 Curriculum Coordinator, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, district departments, and other Curriculum and Instruction Staff to review and analyze multiple sources and types of educator and student data to identify educator-learning needs for improved student performance, and to inform curricular and instructional decisions.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
- Seeks, accepts, and responds to coaching and feedback from supervisors, staff, and peers.
- Establishes ongoing goals for professional learning to remain current in innovative and effective practices. C. Identifies new research in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessments to support decisions and apply new knowledge and skills to improve programming, campus support, and district operations.
MISCELLANEOUS
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Curriculum Coordinator or Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
- Travels district-wide and occasionally out of-district; prolonged and irregular hours.
MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computers and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
- Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
- Motion: Moderate walking
- Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
- Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise.
- Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress, with frequent interruptions.
