Instructional Facilitator

ROLE AND PURPOSE:

• The Instructional Facilitator is responsible for partnering with campus leaders and district leadership as a content and instruction specialist, learning facilitator, data coach, and catalyst for change who facilitates continuous improvement in classroom instruction. The Instructional Facilitator will provide instructional support to instructional coaches and teachers in the elements of research-based instruction and by demonstrating the alignment of instruction with curriculum standards and assessment tools; developing instructional strategies, integrating technology into instruction; individual and group coaching; professional development planning and delivery; and implementation of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree from accredited institution preferred
  • Valid Texas teaching certification preferred; Generalist and/or concentration in Reading/ELA, preferred

Experience:

• Five years teaching experience preferred with emphasis in literacy

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated evaluation and analysis of assessment and accountability data
• Development and delivery of professional development to adult learners
• Demonstrated success in leadership in campus/department or district committees
• Demonstrated success in coaching for improvement
• Knowledge and skills in the use of technology as a resource within the instructional program
• Demonstrated strong content knowledge in the area of literacy
• Demonstrated ability to coach on classroom management and its impact on learning
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Coaching/Professional Development
  • Represent the district's instructional philosophy in all aspects of the position to include professional development, coaching, and curriculum support
  • Provide targeted feedback to campus instructional coaches on coaching methodology and content related to the district's instructional program and student achievement
  • Provide focused, sustained training that assists teachers in meeting data-driven, collaboratively determined instructional goals in content and program areas
  • Collaborate with C&I and the professional learning department to develop and present district professional development to campus instructional coaches, teachers and other district staff as needed, including evenings
  • Provide feedback to teachers and campus instructional coaches regarding content and best practice as it relates to instructional delivery
  • Provide content area expertise to improve instructional practices including implementation of the District's learning framework
  • Strengthen and deepen content knowledge and coaching skills
• Data Analysis (Needs Assessment/Assessment Decision Making)
  • Use data to assist action/improvement plan development
  • Utilize district data to make informed decisions regarding focus and content of professional development
  • Lead Data-driven instruction meetings with instructional coaches and/or teachers
  • Facilitate a variety of formative assessment methods for data-driven instruction
• Curriculum Development/Instructional Support
  • Facilitate use of research-based content resources
  • Collaborate with others from academic services to develop and support curriculum implementation
  • Utilize strategies to include, but not limited; to instructional models, resources, and coaching to deepen instructional practices that support teaching and learning
  • Support professional learning community meetings
  • Perform all duties as assigned, as it relates to the Title I, Part A grant at 100%

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATE

• Promote a positive image of the district and maintain a positive working relationship with all stakeholders
• Promote equity of practice
• Adhere to confidentiality laws in the conduct of district business

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT

• Assist in building a common vision for school improvement
• Identify, analyze and apply research-based strategies to facilitate school improvement

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Articulate the district's mission and plan to the community

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Participate in professional development as required to perform and improve required skills in content and program areas
• Utilize information gained in professional development programs for self-improvement
• Disseminate ideas and information to other professionals
• Effectively manage time to balance work-demands
• Conduct oneself in a professional, ethical manner in accordance with TEA Code of Ethics

MISCELLANEOUS

• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Director of School Improvement