Position Type:
Certified Student & Teacher Support/Instructional Specialist
Date Posted:
4/30/2024
Location:
Teaching and Learning
Date Available:
07/15/2024
Closing Date:
07/15/2024
JOB DESCRIPTION BOTTOM RIGHT OF SCREEN
Application Procedure: Apply Online
Starting Salary: $53,000.00 FTE: 1.0
Instructional Specialist
JOB DESCRIPTION
Gilbert Unified School District
Purpose Statement:
The Instructional Specialist provides support for faculty members through coaching and creating professional development opportunities for teachers to deepen their ability to implement instructional programs and practices to ensure equity and access for all students. The Instructional Specialist provides essential leadership by helping create and supervise long-term professional growth processes to support the implementation and development of standards-based curriculum and instruction, as well as a focus on instructional strategies to increase student engagement and learning. The Instructional Specialist is an integral part of the district’s faculty support team encompassing all departments within Teaching & Learning.
Essential Functions
- Create an environment conducive to effective and engaging instruction.
- Model instructional strategies in all classrooms.
- Support teachers through a system-wide induction program including mentoring teachers new to GPS.
- Participate in the PLC’s across the district including collaboration with administrators on developing supports for PLC work
- Build relationships with new teachers in the district to establish an environment of trust and collaboration.
- Improve recruitment, development, and retention of outstanding certified staff members by providing engaging, meaningful, and effective professional development.
- Evaluate needs within various subject areas and collaborate with teachers, instructional coaches, coordinators, and administrators to interpret and use data to improve instruction.
- Collaborate with district and campus leadership teams to determine the strengths and improvement needs in the area of instruction to improve students’ learning and achievement.
- Assist teachers with planning, sequencing, and scaffolding instruction.
- Provide professional growth and development training and follow-up coaching to assist classroom teachers in the use of instructional strategies.
- Work with teachers individually, in collaborative teams, and departments to provide relevant instructional support.
- Observe and provide feedback to teachers on instruction.
- Participate in district level meetings, as needed, to assist in the coordination of district-level professional growth and development offerings.
- Establish rapport with faculty and staff.
- Prepare and maintain a variety of files/records for the purpose of demonstrating program benefits and needs assessments for future planning efforts.
- Model professionalism at all times to demonstrate the expected behaviors and actions of a master teacher.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
- Arizona Teaching Certificate
- Exemplary teaching record (5+ years)
- Instructional Leadership experience (coaching, department chair, PLCs, etc…)
- Ability to plan and facilitate meaningful professional growth opportunities for small or large groups.
- Conveys enthusiasm and passion for teaching.
- Eager to collaborate and share ideas with teachers and administrators.
- Willing to learn from collaboration and try new ideas.
- Ability to articulate effective instructional strategies.
- Ability to provide effective feedback in positive and productive ways.
- Listens attentively and asks questions that promote reflection.
- Approachable and easily establishes rapport with others.
- Strong organizational skills
Experience
5+ Exemplary teaching experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited education institution (Masters preferred)
Required Testing
None Specified
Continuing Educ. / Training
None Specified
Certificates & Licenses
Arizona Teaching Certificate
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
FLSA Status
Not Evaluated
Approval Date
March 8, 2024
Salary Grade
Teacher- 184 Work Days
(Plus 7 additional dates TBD paid as a Supplemental pay)
Non Descrimination Statement
Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District's activities and programs. The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
Declaracion de Non Discriminacion
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Gilbert no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, edad o discapacidad en la admisión a sus programas, servicios o actividades, en el acceso a ellos, en el trato de las personas o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones. La falta de habilidad del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión o participación en actividades y programas del Distrito. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Gilbert tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de contratación o empleo.
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Instructional Specialist.pdf