Instructional Specialist - Special Services
Position Type:Professional: Schools/OtherDate Posted:4/30/2026Location:Special ServicesDate Available:August 2026Additional Information: Show/HideOverview:To provide instructional support and high-quality education instruction that will enable all students to meet the state student performance standards through research-based mathematics, reading, and/or science programs, activities, or strategies; research-based small-group instruction programs, activities, or strategies; professional development, tutorials, computer-aided instruction, extended-learning opportunities, and/or parent involvement programs, activities, or strategies as directed by the campus principal in collaboration with the appropriate District Intervention Coordinator.Qualifications:Education/Certification:Valid Texas teaching credentials in order to meet the state and federal definitions of "highly qualified" in the area and grade level of assignment(s)Special Knowledge/Skills:Strong subject area content knowledge as appropriate to assignmentExceptional communication skillsKnowledge and experience in curriculum and instructional strategy implementationKnowledge and experience with rigorous curriculum and instructional strategiesKnowledge of effective instructional strategies and research-based best practicesEvidence of skills in planning, organization, and collaborationPreferred Qualifications:Knowledge of effective professional development practicesPassion for increasing student learningExperience using student and campus level data to select, implement and differentiate instructional methods, designed to meet each student's individual needsExperience:At least 3 year of recent successful classroom teaching experience in the appropriate subjectMajor Responsibilities and Duties:1. Provide support/mentoring/coaching/training for identified teachers2. Help conduct needs analysis to identify teaching and learning needs and help organize and implement problem-solving strategies with teachers3. Help provide training and coaching as requested by the campus principal in areas that include but are not limited to: effective instruction, differentiation, and data-driven instruction.4. Assist with design and implementation of high-quality building-level professional development5. Work with teachers (in-teams or individually) to refine their knowledge and skills. Methods of instruction may include in-class coaching, peer observation, co-teaching, and modeling effective instruction using a gradual release structure.6. Work with teachers to assist with the structure of planning time to ensure effectiveness7. Facilitate protocols for assessment of student work to drive instructional decisions8. Assist with the design and implementation of lesson planning and common assessment.9. Assist with integration of TEKS into curriculum focal points10. Provide instruction to small groups, individuals, and/or through technology as appropriateSalary: Starting teacher salary $63,810 (2025-26 Teacher Comp Plan)