INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST

REPORTS TO: Principal

EFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: Immediate

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

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Licensure valid for service as a middle school or K-8 teacher in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Licensure valid for service as a supervisor/director in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience in the classroom at the middle school level
• An understanding of performance standards and effective teaching practices which support the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and MCAS
• Working knowledge of various local and state assessment instruments
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal skills, and communication skills
• Demonstrated computer proficiency and ability to integrate technology into instruction