Instructional Resource Specialist

OUR MISSION 

Our mission is to prepare college and career-ready students for lifelong success. 

OUR VISION 

We are a premier district of choice that meets the diverse needs of all students by creating an inclusive community that fosters a strong sense of self-worth.  

DISTRICT CULTURE 

Southwest Public Schools believes in promoting a culture that embodies and fosters a collaborative approach to learning. Staff relationships are collegial, collaborative, and productive, and all staff members are held to high professional standards. Mistakes are not seen as failures but as opportunities to learn and grow for both students and educators.  

POSITION SUMMARY 

Provide focused, targeted, and systematic instruction by creating engaging activities and experience with strategies, supports and accommodations designed to ensure the academic success and language development of emergent bilingual students. Provides support and coaching to teachers on pedagogy, district procedures, and applicable state and federal laws. Supports the incorporation of best practices for language development in all the content areas that are effective with teaching and developing 21st Century Learners. 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE 

• Develop, organize, and adapt lesson-planning tools, exemplar tasks, intervention materials, and assessment supports
• Ensure all resources are aligned with district curriculum and campus needs
• Facilitate focused planning sessions with teachers and teams
• Model instructional routines when requested
• Provide actionable feedback and follow-up support in partnership with campus leaders
• Review available student work and assessment results with teams to identify skill gaps
• Plan targeted reteaching, intervention, and progress checks
• Partner with district academic and campus leaders to identify a small number of high-impact instructional needs
• Share concise updates with the supervising leader on work completed, emerging needs, and recommended next steps
• Coordinate with existing curriculum and coaching staff to avoid duplication

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred: Equivalent experience considered

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in teacher development, curriculum and instruction, and/or instructional coaching
• Experience in a public school district or charter, education service center, institution of higher education, or other educational setting preferred 
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders   
• Bilingual preferred 

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

• Maintain regular attendance. 

• Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into focus; judge distance (close and distant); reach with arms extended and use hands to manipulate the keyboard, smart board and other office/classroom technology. 

• Ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds, including but not limited to: books, paper and instructional/office materials/supplies. 

• This position requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling and/or the ability to be mobile. 

• Ability to travel throughout the district and city as needed by means of personal/private or public transportation in compliance with the state’s department of motor vehicle and/or public transportation laws. 

EXPECTED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Ability to build and sustain positive, collaborative relationships both internally and externally. 

• Ability to plan and present information to a variety of audiences.  

• Ability to facilitate various size groups using facilitative leadership skills. 

• Skills in written and oral communication. 

• Skills in planning and organization. 

• Knowledge of current trends, methods, research, and technology in area of responsibility. 

• In-depth knowledge of assigned program and service area. 

• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data.  

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

I have carefully read and understand the contents of this position description. I understand the responsibilities, requirements and duties expected of me. I understand that this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the position.  While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, the employer reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the position or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the employer. 

I understand that I may be required to work overtime, different shifts or hours outside the normally defined workday or workweek.  I also understand that this position description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee.  I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, and the employer has a similar right. 

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. 

This description describes the general responsibilities and requirements for the stated position and in no way is an exhaustive list. Southwest Public Schools maintains the right to assign or reassign responsibilities to this position at any time.