Secondary Instructional Specialist 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education

Pine Bluff (AR)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a District Instructional Specialist for Watson Chapel School District in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The role demands a dynamic leader responsible for enhancing instruction through collaboration, coaching, and curriculum development. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a valid Arkansas educator license, with a minimum of 5 years of educational experience.

This full-time position includes essential duties like coaching teachers, improving instructional practices, and ensuring compliance with educational standards.

Qualifications

Valid Arkansas educator license.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in education.
Demonstrated experience as a lead teacher or instructional coach.

Responsibilities

Support classroom teachers in improving instruction.
Model effective teaching strategies and provide feedback.
Collaborate with teachers to align materials with state standards.

Skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Instructional strategies

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Secondary Instructional Specialist 2026-2027

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title: District Instructional Specialist

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

POSITION SUMMARY:

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. The instructional specialist’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

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.

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS