What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist - Elementary Curriculum & Instruction - Literacy position at Katy ISD?
Reports To: Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction
Annual Duty Days: 238 days
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: I02
Funding Source: GOF
Date Revised: 06/2026
Qualifications:
Masters degree preferred
Minimum three years teaching experience at the elementary level
Leadership experience working with adults
Experience in the design and delivery of staff development
Experience in writing curriculum
Advanced knowledge of state standards and research-based instructional best practices
Advanced knowledge of assessment and data analysis
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Emotional intelligence to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues
Growth mindset in the abilities of students, colleagues, and self
Aptitude for learning and mastering new technologies
Primary Purpose:
The Curriculum and Instruction Specialist provides leadership in a specific core subject areas and expertise in curriculum design and delivery, staff development, and instructional models.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Articulate the district’s mission, vision, and implementation strategies to all stakeholders in the realization of the goals as they pertain to curriculum alignment and instructional delivery.
- Assist teachers in implementing the district curriculum in accordance with the district goals.
- Work in collaboration with other district curriculum and instructional staff members to align support, including professional learning.
- Plan, facilitate, present, and evaluate professional learning that supports the aligned curriculum.
- Assist teachers with lesson planning and lesson plan review for effectiveness.
- Provide support to campuses through coaching, modeling, and mentoring.
- Review and create professional online learning utilizing the district’s learning management system.
- Work collaboratively with other district departments to assure cooperative communication between and among departments.
- Collaborate with identified campuses instructional leaders to build capacity and identify areas for professional learning.
- Support campuses with professional learning needs.
- Assist with content specific Professional Development tasks as determined by the director.
- Serve as professional model for effective teaching.
- Attend content or program specific meetings when requested.
- Serve on district committees as assigned.
- Use data to make decisions in evaluating the effectiveness of the department’s initiatives as they relate to the district’s plans and program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Equipment Used:
Personal computer, printer, and copier.
Working Conditions:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations; moderate lifting and carrying, occasional out of district travel.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.