Instructional Strategist for 2026-27 - JECDC

Purpose:                       The Instructional Strategist will challenge each student to reach his/her highest academic potential through a targeted, skills-based curriculum in a safe and effective learning environment.  In achieving this common goal, the Instructional Strategist collaborates with other members of the staff and administration to appropriately respond to individual needs and abilities.
 
Responsible to:             Principal
 
Payment rate:               According to negotiated agreement
 
Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
2. Current Kansas State Teaching Licensure with endorsement appropriate to the assignment on file in the Central Office.
3. Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office.
4. At least 3 years of outstanding experience as a classroom instructor.                                                                                                                                     

Essential Functions:
 

1. Planning and Preparation:
   • Demonstrate knowledge of content
   • Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy
   • Demonstrate knowledge of students
   • Select instructional goals
   • Demonstrate knowledge of resources
   • Design coherent instruction
   • Assess student learning
2. Classroom Environment:
   • Create an environment of respect and rapport
   • Establish a culture for learning
   • Manage classroom procedures
   • Manage student behavior
   • Organize physical space
3. Instruction:
   • Communicate clearly and accurately
   • Use questioning and discussion techniques
   • Engage students in learning
   • Provide feedback to students
   • Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
4. Professional Responsibilities:
   • Adhere to contractual responsibilities
   • Reflect on teaching practices
   • Maintain accurate records
   • Communicate with families
   • Contribute to the school and district
   • Grow and develop professionally
   • Show professionalism
   • Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

1. Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
2. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
3. Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.
4. Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
5. Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

General Responsibilities:
 

1. Support the mission and vision of the Emporia Public Schools.
2. Collaborate with the Instructional Coach and other district strategists to effectively utilize assessments and other data in the strategic identification of students to be served.
3. Communicate effectively with administrators, parents, staff, and community organizations with regard to student progress/needs.  Contribute to department/team meetings in support of student learning needs.
4. Help to facilitate assessments used to determine levels of performance; assist with flexible grouping; design instruction appropriate to individual needs; and communicate progress to classroom teachers.
5. Stay abreast of best practice and research based instructional strategies appropriate to support Reading and/or Math within the content areas.
6. Provide targeted, prescriptive instruction to identified students.
7. Stay abreast of new technologies to facilitate and support student learning, data management, and communication.
8. Uphold and enforce board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules/regulations including but not limited to:
   • Acceptable use of technology
   • Sexual and racial harassment
   • Child abuse reporting
   • Health and safety including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
9. Assist teachers in the implementation of curricular modifications/classroom strategies.
10. Interact with students, parents, and staff in a professional manner demonstrating tolerance of individual differences, patience, and sensitivity.
11. Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance; timely submission of required reports; participate in staff, department, and committee/team meetings; contribute to SIT/IEP activities.
12. Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.
13. Attend/assist with school events; organize/supervise field trips; etc.
14. Help to sustain the profession by supervising student teachers, observers, paraeducators,