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Spring Branch ISD

Instructional Specialist - School Year 2025-2026 (Anticipated Vacancies)

Spring Branch ISD
Houston
Posted: Jul 4, 2025

Job Description

Instructional Specialist - School Year 2025-2026 (Anticipated Vacancies) JobID: 7093

  • Date Posted:
    1/7/2025

Spring Branch Independent School District
Job Description
Instructional Specialist

Job Title: Instructional Specialist

Reports To: Building Principal

Classification: Professional

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Days: 195

Salary: See Compensation Plan for Administrative/Professional Pay Plan, Pay Grade 104

Contract: Probationary/Term

Date Revised: 11/15/2023

Primary Purpose: Responsible for improving the math content knowledge and instructional effectiveness of teachers serving students who are struggling with algebra readiness concepts and skills.

Qualifications/Skills:

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.
Major Duties and Responsibilities: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.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment Used: Computer and various office equipment.

Working Conditions:

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.

Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.

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. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.

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About Spring Branch ISD

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Company Information

Company: Spring Branch ISD
Location: Houston