(Anticipated Vacancy) Elementary Instructional Specialist 2026-2027, English Language Arts & Re[...]

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD in Texas seeks an experienced elementary education leader to provide instructional support, coaching, and staff development. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, analyzing student data, and guiding PK-5 PLC teams to improve outcomes.

The position requires 3+ years as an elementary teacher, a state elementary certification, and a bachelor's degree or higher. It involves overseeing workshops, curriculum alignment, and engaging with families to boost student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university.
• Texas Certification in elementary education.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience as an elementary classroom teacher.
• Demonstrated ability to provide staff development and to work collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the instructional staff, concerning the teaching/learning process and classroom management.
• Visit classrooms and provide feedback and coaching as they relate to student learning needs and instructional issues.
• Model exemplary lessons in the classroom and you must be able to support teachers with weekly team planning as well as organizing and leading vertical PK-5 PLC meetings.
• Assist in teaching student groups as determined by the principal.
• In collaboration with staff, utilize student data to recommend appropriate changes in instruction, materials and strategies.
• Develop and monitor a plan to ensure that at-risk students receive additional assistance.
• Stay abreast of curriculum issues and district standards and communicate those to the staff.
• Help develop and present workshops that support the Campus Improvement Plan.
• Work with parents to promote their involvement in school.
• Ability to be organized and well-versed with technology to analyze data and create intervention schedules for students in need.
• Must be able to manage a financial budget and acquire intervention support for students in need and track instructional interventions.
• Must be able to adapt support techniques when working with diverse populations of students.
• Perform other curriculum duties as assigned by the building principal.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Skills

Staff development

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Texas Certification in elementary education

Job description

• Bachelor's degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university (preference may be given to those working on a master's degree with a focus on Principal Certification);
• Texas Certification in elementary education;
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience as an elementary classroom teacher;
• Demonstrated ability to provide staff development and to work collaboratively with others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university (preference may be given to those working on a master's degree with a focus on Principal Certification);
• Texas Certification in elementary education;
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience as an elementary classroom teacher;
• Demonstrated ability to provide staff development and to work collaboratively with others.

Terms Of Employment

Probationary/Term Contract: 187 days

Salary

$64,207/IA-3

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year.

Essential Functions

• Provide assistance to the instructional staff, concerning the teaching/learning process and classroom management.
• Visit classrooms and provide feedback and coaching as they relate to student learning needs and instructional issues.
• Model exemplary lessons in the classroom and you must be able to support teachers with weekly team planning as well as organizing and leading vertical PK-5 PLC meetings.
• Assist in teaching student groups as determined by the principal.
• In collaboration with staff, utilize student data to recommend appropriate changes in instruction, materials and strategies.
• Develop and monitor a plan to ensure that at-risk students receive additional assistance.
• Stay abreast of curriculum issues and district standards and communicate those to the staff.
• Help develop and present workshops that support the Campus Improvement Plan.
• Work with parents to promote their involvement in school.
• Ability to be organized and well-versed with technology to analyze data and create intervention schedules for students in need.
• Must be able to manage a financial budget and acquire intervention support for students in need and track instructional interventions.
• Must be able to adapt support techniques when working with diverse populations of students.
• Perform other curriculum duties as assigned by the building principal.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.