Secondary Instructional Specialist

Watson Chapel School District; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Chapel School District in Pine Bluff, Arkansas seeks a District Instructional Specialist to lead data‑driven coaching, professional development, and curriculum development. The role ensures compliance with laws and state standards while promoting effective instructional strategies.

The position focuses on building teacher capacity, aligning HQIM materials with state standards, and supporting targeted student outcomes across campuses. Requires strong leadership and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Arkansas educator license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education; master’s degree preferred in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in education.
• Experience building teacher capacity such as a lead teacher or instructional coach.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers by increasing rigor, student engagement, and differentiation to improve achievement.
• Foster positive relationships to promote a safe, collaborative learning environment.
• Model effective teaching, observe classrooms, and provide actionable feedback.
• Collaborate to design and align HQIM materials with Arkansas standards.
• Use data to identify learning gaps and create intervention/enrichment plans.
• Plan and deliver workshops to improve teacher knowledge and pedagogy.
• Monitor academic plans for targeted students and growth.
• Serve as an instructional leader at campuses and work with site leadership.
• Conduct continuous coaching cycles to build staff capacity.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Windows Server OS

Microsoft Office

Student information systems

Data dashboards

Job description

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Secondary Instructional Specialist

Watson Chapel School District Watson Chapel School District - Pine Bluff, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5945637

Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Status: Full-Time Reports To: Exec. Dir. of Curr. & Inst.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Amount of Travel: 25% Travel / Schools

Classification: Curriculum & Instruction Level: District Level Position

Date Created: February 2026 Work Schedule: 220 Days

Salary Range: Determined by Salary Schedule

Job Description

Position Title: District Instructional Specialist

The Watson Chapel School District (WCSD) is seeking a dynamic and dedicated professional to serve as one of the District Instructional Specialists. This individual is a leader that builds capacity with teaching staff to ensure student outcomes through data-driven coaching, professional development, and curriculum development. He/She will ensure compliance with applicable laws, state standards and promote effective instructional strategies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• The District Instructional Specialist will support classroom teachers in improving instruction by increasing rigor, student engagement, and differentiation of instruction to improve student achievement.
• The District Instructional Specialist will also foster positive relationships with students and staff to promote a safe, supportive, and collaborative learning environment.
• Model effective teaching strategies, observe classrooms, and provide actionable feedback to teachers to enhance instruction, student engagement and differentiation.
• Collaborate with teachers to design, review, and align HQIM materials with Arkansas state standards.
• Collaborate with teachers to utilize student data and assessments to identify learning gaps, inform instructional decisions, and create intervention/enrichment plans.
• Plan and deliver workshops to improve teacher content knowledge and pedagogical skills.
• Monitors any academic plans/growth for targeted students such as Math Intervention Plans or Individual Reading Plans.
• Participates in creating an environment conducive to the learning and growth of all students.
• Serve as an instructional leader at each campus working collaboratively with building leadership.
• Conducts continuous coaching cycles with teachers to build capacity of all teaching staff for increased student outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent, or Superintendent.

COMPETENCIES

• Comprehensive knowledge of Arkansas state standards, effective instructional practices, and coaching cycles for teacher improvement.
• Strong understanding of collaborative practices and being a member of a Professional Learning Community.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to analyze data and implement strategies based on identified student needs.
• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Capacity to lead in a culturally responsive and equitable manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Arkansas educator license
• Bachelor’s degree in Education with a preferred Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in education
• Demonstrated experience with building teacher capacity such as a lead teacher or instructional coach

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must meet all federal and state requirements related to providing instruction and support to teachers.
• Must possess or obtain a valid Arkansas driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Experience with Windows Server OS and Google Workspace.
• Proficient in student information systems, data dashboards, and Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.

PROBLEM-SOLVING and SYSTEM THINKING

• Understands the interconnectedness of collaboration, student achievement, and addressing students’ needs.
• Uses data to drive continuous improvement of student academics.
• Prioritizes initiatives to align resources and personnel to areas of greatest need.
• Develops creative solutions to persistent challenges with student achievement and engagement.

EVALUATION/ PERFORMANCE REVIEW CRITERIA

Performance will be evaluated annually by the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction using the AR TESS - Instructional Specialist rubric aligned with responsibilities in this job description.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Lift/ Carry
• Stand
• 10 lbs. or less
• Walk
• 11-20 lbs.
• O (Occasionally)

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
• Sense of Sound (ability to carry on telephone conversations)
• Sense of Touch (temperature and texture recognition)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > High School / Secondary

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Norma Walker
• 4100 Camden Rd
• Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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