Academic Specialist K-6

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Classification: Certified

Job Title: Academic Specialist K-6

Calendar: Returning or New Hire Teacher

Salary: Certified Professional Salary Schedule

Notification of Nondiscrimination
Notificación de Non Discriminación

Job Goal

The academic specialist assists classroom teachers, administrators and students through modeling, collaborative planning, observing, coaching, team teaching, resource development and facilitation. In addition, academic specialists may provide systematic and explicit intervention for students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Highly qualified in designated content areas
• Master’s degree in education related field
• Knowledge of state standards and researched-based instruction
• Demonstrated classroom teaching ability
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Training and support to teachers who provide specially designed instruction to students with high incidence disabilities

Core Job Functions

• Create a classroom environment conducive to positive, effective instruction
• Facilitate instruction based on current research-based best practices
• Provide individual diagnostic testing to assess student needs
• Participate in team reviews concerning academic progress
• Attend scheduled meetings
• Assist in planning and implementation of a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students with disabilities
• Communicate objectives in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language
• Communicate concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, and community in a positive, professional and ethical manner
• Maintain accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Assume individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the supervisor and which may relate to committee work, activities, or other planning and professional assignments
• Collaborate with instructional services (curriculum, special education, Title, professional development) to actively seek out, develop and implement new and promising best practices and/or programs to increase learning opportunities for all students
• Develop and instruct professional development classes based on student achievement needs, site, and district goals
• Model research-based instructional techniques and strategies in the classroom as well as conducting professional development
• Disaggregate and analyze data and assist in the interpretation of the data to guide instruction and delivery
• Perform other duties relating to general job function as assigned by supervisor

Core Values/Professional Qualities

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler and we intend for all our students, staff and patrons to have the opportunity, tools and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision making model as well as an effective morale enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.