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Position Type: Professional: Schools/Instructional Specialist/PK-5
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Position requires a valid Texas teaching certificate at the level of assignment. In addition, individuals in core academic subject areas must meet teacher requirements.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires the ability to apply knowledge of current education and instructional theories, methodologies, techniques, and principles, knowledge of subject matter, and knowledge of State, local, and Federal laws and regulations affecting the lives and education of students. This position requires an understanding of child and adolescent development. Incumbent must have the skills to manage student behavior. Incumbent must have the ability to communicate effectively using a variety of media, work with others as a team, organize and maintain records, manage time and resources effectively and efficiently, and evaluate performance and provide constructive feedback. Incumbent must be able to read, write, and converse fluently in English.
JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY:
Incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, and presenting activities contributing to educational, social, and physical developmentof students to enhance their self-worth and equip them with the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to function in society. Considerable judgment, tact, patience, sensitivity, and flexibility are required to deal with students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds and learning styles. This position requires creativity and adaptive thinking to match teaching objectives, learning strategies, and instructional plans with students’ abilities. Judgment is required to interpret broad State, local, and Federal laws, regulations, and policies affecting the lives and education of students and the impact of the laws on instructional methodologies or techniques employed. Analyze student data and make instructional decisions based on the results of given data
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – SPECIALIST:
Support small-group instruction/interventions as needed.
Work as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning and teacher practice.
- Work one-on-one and in small groups with teachers, providing guidance, training, and other resources as needed.
- Provide interventions by conducting small group instruction (approximately eight groups daily with 4-6 students per group) that leads to measurable student growth.
- Provide support in analyzing student assessment data.
- Monitor student progress and communicate progress regularly to other staff and parents.
- Maintain records and document student progress weekly (e.g., record grades and absences).
- Meet with grade level teams to coordinate assigned content area plans and strategies.
- Serve as a resource for classroom teachers with regard to best instructional practices in assigned content area.
- Plan lessons, including activities such as preparing learning objectives and goals, designing tests or exams, studying material, setting up labs, and preparing exams.
- Facilitate learning in the classroom (e.g., maintain discipline; encourage participation; consult with parents, school staff, and other care providers to identify and address social or developmental needs).
- Maintain professional development through such activities as classes, conferences, seminars, workshops, and professional journals; provide technical guidance to less experienced teachers.
- Attend faculty and staff meetings, order equipment and supplies, copy materials.
- Manage time and schedule flexibility to maximize teacher schedules and learning.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:
Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment
Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
Incumbent receives administrative supervision and is typically evaluated about three times per year. It is expected that less experienced incumbents will receive additional guidance on instructional matters and that those with more experience will serve as mentors, providing suggestions, guidance, and assistance as appropriate or necessary. It is expected that some incumbents will be more involved in planning and coordinating departmental activities. Supervisor may provide detailed instruction regarding changes in policies, procedures, or laws or in reference to unusual circumstances or problems. Incumbent has significant contact with students, parents, and other school staff to provide instruction, offer guidance, exchange information, and develop social skills of students. Incumbent may also maintain contacts within the community to enrich the content of materials and utilize additional instructional methodologies (e.g., take field trips, invite guest speakers.)
COMPENSATION:
Duty Days: 187
Pay: Depending on Experience/Grant Funded
