Instructional Specialist, LEAD (226 Days) - Multiple Positions - 2025/2026 School Year

Dallas Independent School District; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dallas Independent School District is seeking an Instructional Specialist, LEAD for the 2025/2026 school year. This role involves supervising Early Learning Specialists and facilitating professional development to improve student achievement. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education and leadership experience in managing educational teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct experience in education.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate required.
• Experience implementing educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team to enhance classroom instruction in Early Learning.
• Facilitate professional development for specialists and teachers.
• Evaluate and mentor Instructional Specialists.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Collaboration

Knowledge of Early Learning Programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Job Description - Instructional Specialist, LEAD (226 Days) - Multiple Positions - 2025/2026 School Year (25000215)

Job Description

Instructional Specialist, LEAD (226 Days) - Multiple Positions - 2025/2026 School Year - ( 25000215 )

Description

• Supervises an assigned team of Early Learning Specialists to support classroom instruction in Early Learning classrooms
• Collaborate with administrators and staff to effectively increase student achievement through coaching, PLCs, professional development, and use of best practices
• Facilitate and deliver professional development to Early Learning Specialists, feeder pattern administrators/coaches, and teachers as necessary
• Regularly observe Instructional Specialists, providing them with coaching and strategies to improve best practices.
• Evaluate Instructional Specialists using the performance evaluation process created by the Human Capital Management Department.
• Provide coaching and additional training to Instructional Specialists as a result of performance evaluations.
• Achieve and maintain reliability on CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) for PreK or K-2, as assigned
• Demonstrate proficiency of the Cohort Leader screening process required by TEA and become approved as a cohort leader

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Early Childhood or Elementary Education required
• Master's degree from an accredited university is preferred
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate with endorsements for subject and subject level assigned is required preferred.
• 3+ years of direct experience is required
• Demonstrate experience in implementing educational programs and mentor individuals in an early childhood setting.
• Demonstrate knowledge of early learning programs and best practices.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in working with children from various demographic areas and diverse ethnicities.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in managing multiple subordinates.
• Demonstrated ability to engage external parties and build relationships.