Academics Specialist (6-12 ELA) - San Antonio, TX

ReNEW Schools; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks an Academic Specialist to enhance K–12 Math or ELA programs in San Antonio. This role involves curriculum management, professional development, and instructional leadership to drive student achievement and equity in education. Ideal candidates will be experienced teachers with strong collaboration and data analysis skills.

Benefits

Health benefits including medical, dental, vision

Employer-paid Long-term Disability and Life Insurance

Paid personal days and parental leave

Participation in Texas Teacher Retirement System (TRS)

Qualifications

• Experience as a highly effective K-12 Math or ELA teacher, as measured by student achievement.
• Knowledge of Amplify and McGraw Hill StudySync preferred.
• Assistant Principal experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum & Instruction to design key instructional materials.
• Provide professional leadership and consultation for ELA & Humanities teachers.
• Analyze state and Network ELA assessment data to identify needs.

Skills

Collaboration

Curriculum Development

Instructional Leadership

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Academic Specialist (6-12 ELA) - San Antonio, TX

Position Supervision: This role reports to the Chief Academics Officer Lars Nelson

Position Location: This position is fully school-based out of San Antonio, with support across campuses in San Antonio, Manor, and Bastrop, TX. It’s an ideal opportunity for leaders who are interested in stepping into district-level work while remaining deeply grounded in day-to-day classroom instruction—directly coaching, co-teaching, and collaborating with teachers and school leaders to drive impact where it matters most.

YOU HAVE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (required)
• Experience as a highly effective K-12 Math or ELA teacher, as measured by student achievement. (required)
• Curriculum
• ELA: Deep knowledge of Amplify and McGraw Hill StudySync (Highly preferred)
• Experience as a highly effective teacher (Assistant Principal experience highly preferred)
• High expectations and a sense of possibility for the achievement of all students
• High expectations for new teachers and a sense of possibility that new teachers can lead students to achieve trajectory-changing outcomes.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Varies based on experiencebased upon experience ranging from $71,000 - $87,000
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and supplementary coverage with multiple plan options
• Employer-paid Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid local personal days, paid bereavement leave, and paid parental leave
• Participation in Texas Teacher Retirement System (TRS)

YOUR MISSION

As a Math or ELA instructional leader, your mission is to redefine what’s possible in public education by ensuring that Compass Rose students build a strong academic foundation that paves the way for long-term success. You will play a critical role in strengthening our K–12 Math or ELA programs by building teacher and leader capacity, supporting curriculum implementation, and driving instructional excellence. In close partnership with school leaders and educators, you will help ensure that every Compass Rose campus in San Antonio delivers high-quality, equitable Math or ELA instruction. Your success in this role will be measured by multiple indicators, with a central focus on improving student achievement across the network.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum Resource Management

• Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum & Instruction to design key instructional planning materials for ELA & Humanities teachers (i.e. Year long plan, planning guides, curriculum maps, scope and sequence documents, ‘Look fors,’ assessments, etc.)
• Serve as an adviser to ELA & Humanities teachers and school leaders in the implementation of Network-adopted ELA & Humanities curricula and special ELA programs, and in the evaluation and selection of supplemental teaching materials.
• Stay abreast of developments in ELA & Humanities education curriculum and instruction, and provide leadership in determining their appropriateness for inclusion in the Network’s instructional program.
• Coordinate, implements and oversees various other special programs, events, and projects, either related to ELA education or to other instructional/administrative functions of the Network as assigned.
• Strategically plan with the Student Support Services team to ensure that the diverse instructional needs of students are met in the Network’s ELA instruction program.
• Attend and participate in curriculum and instructional technology planning team meetings.
• Perform routine administrative/office tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data.

Professional Development

• Share effective instructional strategies with teachers both individually and through in-service workshops.
• Co-teach or visit teachers in schools to model lesson instruction; observe teachers in the classroom as scheduled and/or as requested by principals.
• Make recommendations for improvement in performance as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed.
• Provide professional leadership, consultation, and support of the Network’s ELA & Humanities education teachers to help ensure the provision of effective classroom instruction and programming.
• Assist teachers and school leaders in meeting identified goals in ELA instruction.
• Design and deliver beginning-of-year and ongoing curriculum professional development to increase student achievement.

Assessment Development & Data Response

• Partner with the Director of Curriculum & Instruction to manage and design the network’s ELA assessments and necessary revisions throughout the year (including IAs, curriculum-embedded assessments, quizzes, and exit tickets).
• Analyze state and Network ELA assessment data to help target professional development needs.
• Provide testing support by providing teachers with standardized test preparation materials, analyze test results, and conduct related meetings and workshops.
• Compile data for and prepare various statistical, administrative, and professional reports as required by the Network and/or other agencies.
• Directly teach or intervene for short-cycle assignments to drive mastery of specific TEKS in response to assessment data.

You’ll love this role if you…

• Are flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Are excited to contribute to a growing and changing organization
• Can build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Are committed to restorative justice and keeping students in class to learn
• Know how to look for clarity in moments of ambiguity
• Are receptive to consistent feedback and coaching
• Are resilient through challenges with a sense of optimism and perseverance
• Have a track record of going above and beyond in service of students and families

COMPASS ROSE Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact COMPASS ROSE Human Resources at [phone]

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Some working conditions that are required for this role include but are not limited to:

• Standing (Frequently)
• Bending (Frequently)
• Walking (Frequently)
• Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Carrying up to 50 pounds (Frequently)
• Hearing on the phone and in person (Occasionally)
• working outside - Occasionally
• Reading (Frequently)
• Exposure to loud noises (Frequently)
• Working in confined areas (Occasionally)
• Travel to other work sites within a 25 mile radius (Seldom)

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

This position may be partially or fully funded from federal grants or programs, state grants, philanthropic grants, or local sources.