Instructional Specialist (205 Days)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas ISD is seeking an Instructional Specialist (205 Days) to provide campus-based instructional modeling and compliance training for teachers implementing IEPs. You will mentor campus staff, analyze district data to inform instructional planning, and lead professional learning on intervention programs and best practices.

Required Bachelor’s, Texas Teacher Certificate with Special Education endorsement is expected; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Texas teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-going campus-based instructional modeling and compliance training for teachers implementing IEPs.
• Mentor campus teachers and collaborate with Region Managers and Coordinators.
• Collect and analyze district, campus, and student data to inform planning and program effectiveness.
• Lead professional learning opportunities for intervention programs and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and district regulations.
• Schedule observations of student performance and provide formative feedback to staff.

Skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Outlook

Job description

Job Description - Instructional Specialist (205 Days) (RTP20260715-020)

Job Description

Instructional Specialist (205 Days) - ( RTP20260715-020 )

Description

• Provide on-going campus based instructional modeling and compliance training for all teachers and teacher assistants implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for student receiving services in special education.
• Assist Special Education Region Managers and Coordinators with providing supports to all campuses and vertical teams within assigned region.
• Serve as a point of contact and mentor for campus teachers.
• Collect and analyze district, campus, and student data to assist in planning instructional programs, making informed decisions, and monitoring program effectiveness.
• Implement a standard research-based coaching and feedback model of support to assist teachers with instructional growth; Ensure the implementation of program standards and best practices by conducting classroom observations and/or review IEPs, and providing formative feedback.
• Schedule and conduct consultations/observations of student performance in the educational setting to ensure implementation of IEPs, and provide written, formative feedback to campus staff for continued improvement.
• Assist with the creation and implementation of campus action plans addressing campus needs; communicate feedback, proposed resolutions, and completion of action items with Region Manager in a timely manner.
• Assist campus staff with creating and implementing special education staff schedules, classroom schedules, and individual student schedules according to IEPs.
• Maintain written documentation of campus visits, observations, recommendations in a centralized, easily accessible location for review by Region Managers and Executive Directors, and Principals.
• Organize and lead professional learning opportunities for district approved intervention programs, initiatives, and best practices; monitor the implementation of intervention programs, initiatives, and best practices to determine additional training needs.
• Assist Region Managers and Coordinators with ensuring compliance with state, federal, and district regulations.
• Assist central and campus-based staff with analyzing various types of data to impact instruction and assessments.
• Attend professional development in special education, mentoring, and leadership to remain up-to-date on new research on how children learn, emerging technology tools for the classroom, and curriculum initiatives.
• Attend critical Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee meetings to provide coaching and feedback to campus teachers on on opportunities for growth to include support recommendations provided by Special Services.
• Assist Region Manager and Coordinator in conducting periodic internal audits of campus level special education data, records, and internal controls.
• Deliver and/or retrieve curriculum materials and resources, consumable materials, data notebooks, audit folders, etc.; maintain records and inventory of distributed/returned items to/from campuses.
• Respond to campus requests for assistance and provide assistance to campuses in resolving special education related issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• May provide direct support to students in high-needs classrooms and/or to campuses with critical needs.
• All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriat

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
• Preferred Master’s Degree from an accredited university
• Required Valid Texas Teacher Certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned/Special Education endorsement
• Required 5+ Direct - Five years teaching experience in special education or a directly related field
• Skilled in working successfully with other professionals and evaluation staff
• Ability to work effectively with community organizations, schools, residential facilities, governmental agencies, parents, students, and others in a pluralistic setting
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge of computer operations such as Microsoft office (Word,PowerPoint, Excel), Google Suite, and Outlook email