What are the responsibilities and job description for the INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST position at Lowell Public Schools?
REPORTS TO : Principal
EFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT : Start of 2025-2026 School Year
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : As per LSAA contract
SALARY : As per LSAA contract
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Assist building administrators in the development, implementation, supervision, evaluation, and upgrade of instruction and curriculum for all educational programs at the school in accordance with the school / district's policies and procedures
- Provide staff with professional development opportunities that help raise the level of instructional performance and student achievement
- Work with teaching staff to address the needs of at risk students and assist in the goal of all students meeting the state performance standards
- Oversee the school's testing program to assure appropriate accountability and assist the school in the interpretation of test results
- Assist in supporting and training new teachers and in the recruitment and training of tutors, paraprofessionals and volunteers
- Assist classroom and school-based curriculum support personnel in organizing classrooms for effective learning
- Coordinate / collaborate with district curriculum support personnel and work cooperatively with teachers, school level personnel including math lead teachers, and administrators toward attaining objectives of the school and district
- Support "best practice" in the classroom by conducting classroom observations, modeling, coaching and conferring with teachers about their instructional practice 40% or more of the time
- Assist in the development and implementation of school improvement plans and initiatives
- Participate in district training as required
- Perform other instructional / curriculum responsibilities or program requirements as assigned by the principal and the Office of Curriculum and Instruction including the Title I Office
REQUIREMENTS
