Instructional Specialist – Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) Campus

Spring ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACE Stipend $5,000

Job summary

Spring Independent School District in Houston, TX is seeking an Instructional Specialist – Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) Campus. You will support ACE implementation, provide targeted interventions, and coach teachers to raise student achievement.

The ACE role collaborates with campus leadership to strengthen instructional practices, align planning with data, and accelerate growth across multiple grades and subjects. Immediate start possible with ACE stipend included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate appropriate for assignment.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Experience providing targeted academic intervention in reading or mathematics.
• Experience coaching teachers or supporting instructional improvement initiatives.
• Experience working in high-needs or turnaround campuses.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction and targeted intervention to students identified as academically at risk.
• Deliver small-group and individualized intervention services aligned with campus instructional priorities.
• Implement research-based intervention strategies designed to accelerate student learning.
• Monitor and track student progress during intervention cycles and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Support the implementation of literacy and numeracy strategies that strengthen foundational academic skills.
• Monitor the academic progress of students receiving interventions and maintain accurate documentation.
• Analyze student performance data to identify trends, learning gaps, and instructional needs.
• Support teachers and campus leadership in using data to guide instructional planning and intervention strategies.
• Participate in campus data cycles focused on improving instructional effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Assist with the development and implementation of targeted academic support plans for students.
• Model effective instructional practices and strategies in classrooms.
• Provide instructional coaching and feedback to teachers to support improved instructional practices.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional coaching

Curriculum knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate

Job description

Instructional Specialist – Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) Campus

Instructional Specialist – Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) Campus

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Job Details

Job ID: 5586177
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE:Instructional Specialist – Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) Campus

REPORTS TO:Principal on Special Assignment – ACE Campus

WAGE/HOUR STATUS:Exempt

PAY GRADE:AI2, Eligible for Teacher Incentive Allotment Compensation

DAYS:187

ACE STIPEND:$5,000 Annual ACE Instructional Support Stipend (in accordance withthe District ACE Compensation Plan)

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Instructional Specialist – Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) Campus supports the implementation of the Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) instructional model by providing targeted academic interventions to students and instructional coaching to teachers.The Instructional Specialist works collaboratively with campus leadership, instructional coaches, and teachers to strengthen instructional practices, support data-driven instruction, and accelerate student achievement.

The Instructional Specialist plays a critical role in the campus instructional leadership structure by supporting the continuous cycle of instructional planning, classroom observation, feedback, and data analysis that drives improved teaching and learning.

All employees of Spring ISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, champion the needs of our students, and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

• Valid Texas teaching certificateappropriate forassignment

Preferred

• Minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience

• Experience providing targeted academic intervention in reading or mathematics

• Experience coaching teachers or supporting instructional improvement initiatives

• Experience working in high-needs or turnaround campuses

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

• Excellent motivational skills with teachers and students

• Strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and research-based teaching strategies

• Knowledge of district instructional programs and intervention systems

• Ability to analyze student achievement data to guide instructional decisions

• Experience coaching and modeling instructional strategies for teachers

• Ability to evaluate student progress and adjust interventions accordingly

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, administrators, and instructional leadership teams

• Flexibility and patience when working with teachers and students

• Ability to support instructional implementation across multiple grade levels and content areas

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Instructional Support and Student Intervention

• Provide direct instruction and targeted intervention to students identified as academically at risk.

• Deliver small-group and individualized intervention services aligned with campus instructional priorities.

• Implement research-based intervention strategies designed to accelerate student learning.

• Monitor and track student progress during intervention cycles and adjust instruction accordingly.

• Support the implementation of literacy and numeracy strategies that strengthen foundational academic skills.

• Monitor the academic progress of students receiving interventions andmaintainaccurate documentation.

Data Analysis and Instructional Improvement

• Analyze student performance data toidentifytrends, learning gaps, and instructional needs.

• Support teachers and campus leadership in using data to guide instructional planning and intervention strategies.

• Participate in campus data cycles focused on improving instructional effectiveness and student outcomes.

• Assistwith the development and implementation of targeted academic support plans for students.

Coaching and Teacher Support

• Model effective instructional practices and strategies in classrooms.

• Provide instructional coaching and feedback to teachers to support improved instructional practices.

• Support teachers in differentiatinginstructionto meet diverse student needs.

• Collaborate with teachers to strengthen lesson planning and instructional delivery.

• Maintain ongoing communication with classroom teachers and administratorsregardingstudent progress and instructional strategies.

Professional Learning and Collaboration

• Lead and activelyparticipatein Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to support school-wide instructional improvement.

• Participate in campus instructional leadership meetings and collaborative planning sessions.

• Work closely with the campus Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) to support implementation of the ACE instructional model.

• Participate in district-level professional development to remain current on research-based instructional practices.

• Participate in all required professional development and training, which may occur within or outside the regular instructional day or employee work calendar as part of the ACE instructional model.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.

Mental demands include the ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; interpret and analyze multiple forms of data; apply knowledge of current educational research and instructional practices; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; andmaintainemotional control under stress.

The position may require participation in professional development, collaborative planning sessions, and instructional meetings beyond the standard school day as part of the ACE instructional model.

DISCLAIMER

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.

SPECIAL FUNDING

This position may be funded by federal and/or state grants. Employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable, employment may be subject to termination, nonrenewal, or reassignment as applicable.

Additionally, if full funding becomes unavailable, the employee may apply and be interviewed for vacant positions provided they meet the requirements for the position.

FEDERAL TIME AND EFFORT REPORTING

The employee in this position is assigned 100% to the federal and state program responsibilities and duties stated in this job description.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• - Spring ISD Careers
• 16717 Ella Blvd
• Houston, Texas 77090-4213
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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