Instructional Specialist - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies)

Spring Branch Independent School District
Job Description
Instructional Specialist

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Valid Texas teacher certification or teaching certificate from out of state appropriate to position.
• Certification must meet requirements for becoming and remaining qualified for this position in a manner required by Federal and/or State law.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong pedagogy knowledge required.
• Exceptional communication skills required. Knowledge and experience in curriculum and instructional strategy implementation required.
• Knowledge and experience with rigorous curriculum and instructional strategy required. Knowledge of effective instructional strategies and research-based best practices including (but not limited to) project-based learning, differentiated instruction, lesson planning and student assessment required.
• Willingness to participate in professional development for coaching duties, such as that will teach strategies and best practices for mentoring, facilitating and training required. Evidence of skills in planning, organization and collaboration required.
• Knowledge and experience in coaching and training preferred. Facilitation, training, and presentation skills preferred.
• Knowledge of effective professional development practices preferred.
• Knowledge of English Language Learners (ELL) strategies preferred. Passion for increasing student learning preferred. Knowledge of adult learning methodology preferred. Knowledge of RtI Strategies preferred.

Experience:

• Evidence of at least three (3) years of recent successful classroom teaching experience required.
• Experience using student and campus level data to select, implement and differentiate instructional methods, designed to meet each student's individual needs preferred.
   

Instructional Strategies:

• Provide support, mentoring, coaching and training for identified teachers and campus administrators.
• Conduct needs analysis to identify teaching and learning needs at each campus and organize and implement problem-solving strategies with teachers and administrators.
• Facilitate training and coaching in areas that include but are not limited to: effective instruction, differentiation, strategies for English Language Learners, data-driven instruction.
• 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.
• Work with teachers to assist with the structure of common planning time and determine accountability measures to ensure common planning time is used effectively.
• Facilitate protocols for assessment of student work to drive instructional decisions.
• Assist with the design and implementation of lesson planning and common assessment.
• Assist with integration of TEKS into curriculum focal points.
• Coordinate instructional coaching cadre at schools with teacher-coaches.

Professional Growth and Development:

• Assist with design and implementation of high-quality building-level professional development.

Other: 

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.

Physical Demands:

• Repetitive hand motions.
• Prolonged use of the computer.