Specialist, Instructional Program Support

Duval Schools; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Duval County Public Schools seeks a Specialist, Instructional Program Support to enhance K-12 ELA for students with disabilities. The role focuses on professional development, coaching, and instructional support for teachers and school-based coaches.

The position emphasizes observing classrooms, analyzing data, and leading professional learning communities to improve reading outcomes and instructional practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of experience in exceptional student education.
• Florida Department of Education certification in at least one area of ESE; ELA certification and reading endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers professional development for teachers in ELA content and instructional strategies for the assigned grades, schools and/or content area.
• Visits schools to observe the teaching/learning process and provide support to promote student achievement.
• Provides coaching and support to general and ESE teachers on curriculum, ELA, accommodations, and data-driven instruction.
• Leads development and facilitation of professional learning communities.
• Implements Universal Design for Learning, assistive technology, and reading interventions to improve reading proficiency.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Project management

Time management

Curriculum development

Observation & coaching

UDL & assistive tech

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Specialist, Instructional Program Support Jacksonville, FL, USA, 32204

Job Summary

Improves K-12 English Language Arts (ELA) instruction of students with disabilities through professional development, coaching, and instructional support for teachers and school-based coaches

Essential Functions

• Develops and delivers professional development for teachers in ELA content and instructional strategies for the assigned grades, schools and/or content area.
• Visits schools to observe the teaching/learning process, provide support and/or technical assistance as appropriate to promote student achievement.
• Provides support to individual general and ESE teachers in curriculum implementation, ELA content, use of instructional materials and strategies, use of accommodations, accessibility features, and use of data to improve instruction by implementing coaching cycle (pre-conference, model, co-teach, observe, debrief).
• Assists schools and ESE Instructional Program Support specialists with analysis of school, class, and student data, and develops appropriate instructional strategies.
• Leads development and facilitation of professional learning communities.
• Provides information and recommendations regarding instructional materials, equipment, and curriculum.
• Conducts model ELA lessons, co-teaches, observes, and provides specific feedback to classroom teachers on instruction and/or management.
• Provides support for school-based professional development to build school capacity.
• Develops and delivers professional development for teachers incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL), assistive technology, and accommodations to promote reading proficiency for students with disabilities.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in exceptional student education.

Certifications & Licenses: Florida Department of Education certification in at least one area of exceptional student education. ELA certification and reading endorsement preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Working knowledge of DCPS exceptional student education policies and procedures
• Knowledge of instructional design methodologies and behavioral interventions, including using a variety of teaching methods and positive behavior reinforcement appealing to different learners
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Working knowledge of professional development methodologies using a variety of in-service programs
• Strong project management skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong creative problem-solving skills
• Strong data analysis skills
• Ability to improve and develop curriculum materials
• Ability to implement models of instructional and behavioral interventions
• Ability to evaluate programs for ESE students
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Ability to prepare reports

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