Secondary English Teacher
About the Employer
Instructional Specialist - Secondary English/Language Arts (Grades 6-12)
Job Summary
The School District of DeSoto County is seeking an experienced and skilled Instructional Specialist to support the development, implementation, and coordination of curriculum and programs in assigned areas. The successful candidate will provide leadership to advance literacy development for all students at the secondary level and work collaboratively with teachers and administrators to ensure student academic success.
Qualifications
Master's degree or higher from an accredited educational institution or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Valid Florida certification in the appropriate area or Florida certification in progress
Educational Leadership Certification or Educational Leadership Certification in Progress/Completed by the end of the third year in the position
Three (3) years of teaching experience
Extensive experience aligning curriculum and instructional materials to the written, taught, and assessed curriculum; experience providing and planning professional development; and demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and families
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of current trends, research, and best practices in curriculum, instruction, and professional development related to job roles and responsibilities
Knowledge of national, state, and district educational goals and standards
Ability to lead professional development, collaborative planning meetings, and model effective classroom instruction
Ability to write and organize curriculum-related materials aligned to state standards
Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret data
Ability to read, interpret, and implement state board of education rules, school board policies, and appropriate federal and state statutes
Ability to understand the course code directory and other state documents related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Strong organizational skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to lead groups to consensus
Reports to
Assistant SuperintendentJob Goal
To provide leadership to the School District of DeSoto County (SDDC) efforts to advance literacy development for all students at the secondary level.
The Instructional Specialist assists in developing, reviewing, and revising curriculum and assessments aligned to state standards. The position supports teachers and administrators through professional development, coaching, and providing appropriately aligned resources to foster student academic success.
Supervises
N/APerformance Responsibilities
Service Delivery
Monitors instructional programs and provides ongoing support to help staff improve performance and achieve objectives;
Supports teachers and administrators in ensuring the alignment of the written, taught, and assessed curriculum to the appropriate state standards and the instructional framework;
Stays abreast of the latest trends and methodologies for instructional planning and delivery;
Coordinates district-wide professional development, classroom-embedded professional development, and topic-specific training sessions for staff;
Models successful teaching practices at the classroom level, including strategies for differentiation.
Supervises the Development, Implementation, and Coordination of Curriculum and Programs in Assigned Areas
Observes classroom instruction regularly and provides follow-up consultation and written non-evaluative feedback to teachers and administrators;
Assists in the collection, review, and submission of all required information for state and federal reporting;
Coordinates the gathering, selecting, and analysis of data with respect to the program area;
Works well in a fast-paced environment; demonstrates flexibility and adaptability;
Models professionalism, engages in reflection, self-led continuous improvement, seeks out feedback, and provides constructive feedback to colleagues;
Participates in collaborative meetings (department meetings, data chats, professional learning communities, district learning communities) to assist in the analysis and utilization of assessment data to improve the focus of instructional planning for student achievement;
Performs Other Duties as Assigned
Inter/intra-agency communication and delivery: alert personnel to changes in policies, programs, and procedures; respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner;
Visit schools and participate in the monitoring and evaluation of curriculum resources;
Advise the Assistant Superintendent/Director of Instructional Services regarding all aspects of instructional services;
Keeps supervisor informed of potential or unusual events.
Physical Requirements
Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.Terms of Employment
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the district's approved compensation plan.
Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the district.