Instructional Specialist

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Reading Resource

Date Posted:
1/21/2026

Location:
St. Rose of Lima Catholic School

Date Available:
08/01/2026

Closing Date:
03/20/2026
Instructional Specialist Position  school year - Full Time

Purpose:

The Instructional Specialist, having both content and instructional expertise, will work as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning and teacher practice. The Instructional Coach will focus on individual and group professional learning that will expand and refine the understanding about researched-based effective instruction for teachers. In order to meet this purpose, the Instructional Coach will provide personalized 1:1 support based on the goals and identified needs of individual teachers.

The Instructional Specialist will work closely with the campus Academic Interventionist to support students. The Instructional Specialist will also focus on developing and improving curricula and instruction.

Qualifications:

1) Master's degree from an accredited college/university
2) Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience.
3) Meet TCCBED Teacher requirements
4) Demonstrated knowledge of TX content standards.
5) Experience in researched-based instructional practices.
6) Desire to continue career improvement.
7) Previous coaching or teacher leadership experience
8) Deep knowledge of and experience in:
a) Instructional strategies, b) Conditions of Learning, c) Assessment driven instruction
9) Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building an environment with a common instructional focus, promoting initiatives, and conveying expectations
10) Ability to design and deliver quality professional development for teachers and staff
11) Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills
12) Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing
13) Demonstrated strength in organization, communication skills and efficiency in meeting deadlines
14) Demonstrated ability to function as a positive collaborative member of a team
15) Demonstrated interest and engagement in professional learning and reflection

Essential Functions:

1) Support the mission and vision of St. Rose of Lima Catholic School.
2) Facilitate the intellectual and professional development of teachers with a focus on improving student achievement.
3) Create positive relationships with teachers and administrators.
4) Communicate and demonstrate researched-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance.
5) React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
6) Provide individualized, classroom-based coaching with participants to support them in implementing good instructional practices.

General Responsibilities:

1) Demonstrate willingness to assume leadership positions.
2) Provide organized, individual and/or group learning opportunities for teachers as needed.
3) Provide support in analyzing student assessment data.
4) Assist teachers with designing instructional decisions based on assessment data.
5) Assist teachers with specific classroom activities.
6) Work closely with academic interventionist identify student strengths/weaknesses and to develop and implement individualized intervention plans.
7) Provide support for classroom motivation and management strategies.
8) Assist teachers in creating materials that are aligned with curriculum.
9) Provide teachers with resources related to instruction and curriculum.
10) Provide assistance in researching instructional and/or curriculum issues.
11) Model effective, differentiated instruction when requested.
12) Provide encouragement and emotional support to teachers.
13) Encourage ongoing professional growth for all teachers.
14) Manage time and schedule flexibility to maximize teacher schedules and learning.
15) Work positively toward meeting identified campus and building improvement goals.
16) Assist with development of campus curriculum, instruction and assessments.
17) Develop and maintain a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers.
18) Participate fully in professional development, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions.
19) Assist teachers in aligning their teaching with standards, curriculum and assessments.
20) Work collaboratively and collegially with other members of the instructional team and administrations.