INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST

REPORTS TO: PrincipalEFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: 2026-2027 School YearTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As per LSAA contractSALARY: As per LSAA contractPROFESSIONAL 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 proceduresProvide staff with professional development opportunities that help raise the level of instructional performance and student achievementWork with teaching staff to address the needs of at risk students and assist in the goal of all students meeting the state performance standardsOversee the school's testing program to assure appropriate accountability and assist the school in the interpretation of test resultsAssist in supporting and training new teachers and in the recruitment and training of tutors, paraprofessionals and volunteersAssist classroom and school-based curriculum support personnel in organizing classrooms for effective learningCoordinate/collaborate with district curriculum support personnel and work cooperatively with teachers, school level personnel, and administrators toward attaining objectives of the school and districtSupport "best practice" in the classroom by conducting classroom observations, modeling, coaching and conferring with teachers about their instructional practice 40% or more of the timeAssist in the development and implementation of school improvement plans and initiativesParticipate in district training as requiredPerform other instructional/curriculum responsibilities or program requirements as assigned by the principal and the Office of Curriculum and Instruction including the Title I OfficeREQUIREMENTSMaster's Degree from an accredited college or universityLicensure valid for service as a supervisor/director in the Commonwealth of MassachusettsA minimum of five years of successful teaching experienceAn understanding of performance standards and effective teaching practices which support the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and MCASWorking knowledge of various local and state assessment instrumentsExcellent organizational, interpersonal skills, and communication skillsDemonstrated computer proficiency and ability to integrate technology into instruction