Specialist - Teaching and Learning Secondary Science/Social Studies

Job Title: Specialist - Teaching and Learning
Wage/Hour Status:  Exempt/Contract
Reports to: Principal                                                                     
Pay Grade/Days: 103/212
Dept./School:  Assigned Campus & Curriculum and Instruction                                                
Date Revised: February 2026

Primary Purpose: 
To strengthen Tier 1 and supplemental instruction and improve student outcomes by serving as a campus-embedded instructional coach who builds teacher capacity through model classroom instruction, job-embedded coaching, data driven support, and professional learning. The Teaching & Learning Specialist works in dual partnership with campus and district instructional leadership to ensure high-fidelity implementation of district curriculum, instructional frameworks, assessment practices, and data-informed instruction.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: 
Bachelor's degree
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Master's Degree in content assignment preferred
 
Special Knowledge/Skills: 
Ability to influence instructional practice and lead change aligned to the district's vision and priorities
Deep knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices in the assigned content area, including curriculum writing, alignment, and assessment development
Strong content knowledge and understanding of district-adopted curriculum and instructional resources
Expertise in high-impact, research-based instructional strategies and standards-aligned lesson design
Knowledge of standards-based planning, unit internalization, formative assessment, and development of success criteria for student learning
Knowledge and application of data-driven instruction and student progress monitoring practices
Knowledge of how to support special programs by connecting curriculum, instruction, and classroom implementation, including MTSS, differentiation, and instructional supports for
special student populations
Strong communication and presentation skills with adult learners
Skill in adult coaching, observation, feedback, and job-embedded teacher development
 Ability to plan, facilitate, and coach PLCs and collaborative teacher teams
Demonstrated ability to design and deliver professional development across grade levels and content areas
Strong organization, planning, tracking, and documentation skills
Willingness to participate in ongoing professional learning and coaching aligned to role responsibilities
Commitment to continuous improvement, growth mindset, and improved outcomes for teachers and students

 
Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

1. Work under the guidance of district leadership and content coordinators to ensure fidelity of implementation of district instructional initiatives and support frameworks including ongoing support for teaching and learning across content areas and programs, including ELL, EB, MTSS, Special Education, and At-Risk.
2. Design and maintain a work calendar that prioritizes coaching cycles, model instruction, PLC facilitation, lesson planning support, and data meetings.
3. Serve as the instructional liaison between the district Teaching and Learning Department and the campus in collaboration with the principal to lead continuous improvement of the campus and district.
4. Support development and campus implementation of curriculum documents, assessments, and instructional resources.
5. Maintain a daily model classroom block demonstrating district-aligned instruction that reflects strong lesson design, delivery, student discourse, and assessment practices.
6. Host model classroom observations.
7. Conduct instructional needs assessments using student and teacher data to identify strengths and opportunities and develop targeted support plans for teachers.
8. Ensure assessment data availability and implement district protocols for progress monitoring to enhance instruction, accelerate student growth, and elevate campus ratings.
9. Support teachers and teams in preparing for and conducting data meetings and instructional response planning.
10. Implement ongoing instructional coaching cycles, including observation, modeling, co-teaching, feedback, and follow-up support.
11. Support teachers individually and in teams through modeling, co-teaching, peer observation, and in-class coaching using gradual release practices.
12. Support effective use of common planning time through clear structures, protocols, and accountability meas