School Improvement Specialist - School Year 2026-2027

JobID: 2341

• Serves as a school improvement specialist to provide staff development, support, direct and explicit feedback to teachers about the implementation of scientifically-based reading and math programs, instructional strategies, and reading and math assessments.
• Provides support and assistance to all classroom teachers in the full and skillful implementation of the district's adopted reading/language arts/math programs.
• Assists teachers in building an interactive classroom environment focused on the content and learning strategies embedded in the program.
• Provides instructional support to teachers.
• Serves as a resource in identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve student achievement for all students.
• Confers with students and when necessary, makes appropriate referrals for crisis intervention, IEP teams, guidance consultation, and/or psychological testing
• Models new teaching strategies and observes program implementation.
• Meets regularly with classroom teachers, principals, and other specialist to collaborate, talk about student instructional needs, and plan for instruction based on progress monitoring outcomes.
• Ensures school implementation of reading and math curriculum with consistency and fidelity.
• Participates in collaborative grade level and/or departmental meetings to assist in the analysis and utilization of assessment data to improve student achievement.
• Assists grade level teams and/or departments in setting goals for improved instruction.
• Meets regularly with the principal to review assessment data and to assess the outcomes of goals established by grade level teams.
• Attends meetings and trainings as directed and assists in the presentation of training (school-based and leadership).
• Consults with families via conference or communication systems regarding student attendance and behavior.
• Participates in professional development that is relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the School Improvement Specialist position.
• Provides input and assistance to teachers on classroom/student management as warranted or directed by the building principal.
• Functions as a resource for teachers and staff who express concerns for student attendance, student development and/or discipline;
• Maintains active relationships with parents, families and students
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

• Current educational principles and practices.
• Educational programs, curriculum and instructional practices that support student learning.
• Curriculum, assessment, and school improvement planning process.
• Applicable school and district policies and procedures.

• Interpersonal communication skills

• Plan, organize, and administer the delivery of educational programs at designated school and for specified programs and services.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze situations accurately, and adopt an effective course of action.
• Work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines.
• Meet district standards of professional conduct as outlined in Board Policy.

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field required.
• Illinois teaching or administrative certificate preferred.
• Master's degree in education or a closely related field preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience in an urban, high needs K-12 district preferred.