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City of St. Pete Beach, FL

TEACHER-INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST

City of St. Pete Beach, FL, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336


TEACHER-INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST

School/Department: SECONDARY LEARNINGCity & Zip: SUNRISE, FL, US, 33351Requisition #: 3721School Year: 2024-2025POSITION GOAL

The Instructional Specialist will provide targeted support based on identified needs of school-based coaches and teachers. These differentiated supports will foster the growth and development of teachers for optimal implementation of the Florida Standards, assessments, and effective instructional strategies, including but not limited to the integration of technology with a personalized learning environment. The Instructional Specialist will design and deliver individualized professional learning to support coaches and teachers that develop skills in critical areas such as establishing a positive school and classroom culture, delivering a content-rich and rigorous curriculum, analysis of student work, differentiating instruction, and supporting English Language learners and students with special needs.ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Instructional Specialist shall carry out the performance responsibilities listed below:Collaborate with school-based coaches, teachers, and administration to analyze and interpret data, use data for improvements and progress monitoring, and problem-solving to inform high-quality instruction leading to improved student achievement.Model innovative coaching and teaching methodologies and research-based, effective instructional practices.Assist coaches and teachers in making connections between state standards and the currently adopted instructional framework.Evaluate mathematics curricular needs based on student and teacher data.Assist coaches in designing formative assessments, including providing guidance on conducting non-evaluative, reflective conversations with teachers using evidence of classroom practice and student learning.Maintain and submit required documentation, including but not limited to coaching logs, data analysis for coach and teacher development, and a calendar reflecting support activities and scheduled meetings.Establish and maintain a trusting, confidential, and non-evaluative relationship with coaches and teachers.Support coaches and teachers with mathematics-related curriculum, pedagogy, digital applications, tools, strategies, and classroom-related technologies.Provide input in the development and implementation of the curricular and accountability goals associated with the School Improvement Plan (SIP).Promote collegiality through collaborative work and reflective practices with teachers, coaches, and administrators.Engage and deliver monthly content-related professional learning.Design, facilitate, and deliver research-based professional learning for coaches, school staff, and administration.Participate in ongoing professional learning to enhance individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.Demonstrate high standards of honesty, integrity, flexibility, and responsiveness.Handle information in a confidential manner in accordance with established policies and legal requirements (FERPA, HIPPA, etc.).Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.Participate in training programs offered to enhance individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.Review current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an educational field and a valid Florida Teacher’s Certificate in a field related to the subject in the title (K-6 elementary education, and/or mathematics, reading, or science).Minimum five (5) years of teaching experience in the subject area and/or level within the last eight (8) years.Complete Broward County Public Schools’ Instructional Coach Development and Credentialing Program within two (2) years of assignment.Experience with integrating technology tools, strategies, and resources into mathematics programs.Progressively more responsible professional educational experience with at least two (2) years of experience as a school-based academic coach, district/state level coach, instructional facilitator, peer reviewer, and/or teacher leadership position.Strong interpersonal and communication skills as they relate to instructional practice and working with teachers.Ability to establish and maintain a trustful and confidential relationship with adults.Ability to design, present, and facilitate adult learning experiences, professional learning communities, and standards-based instruction.Computer skills as required for the position.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

An earned master’s degree from an accredited institution in an educational field and a valid Florida Teacher’s Certificate in K-6 elementary education, and/or secondary mathematics.Minimum three (3) years of related teaching experience in the subject area and/or level within the last five (5) years.Bilingual skills.IMPORTANT NOTES

All candidates offered a position at the School Board of Broward County are subject to a national pre-employment background check. Employment is contingent upon the completion and review of a successful background check.All Applications are Subject to Florida Public Records Law.Nearest Major Market:

Fort LauderdaleNearest Secondary Market:

Miami

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