Instructional Lead - Social Studies High School

SUMMARY: The Instructional Lead's chief responsibilities are to assist with the overall quality of instruction provided by classroom teachers. These responsibilities include but are not limited to formal and informal classroom observations and feedback, model lessons, support with lesson planning, assistance with instructional platforms, and data analysis from various sources. The Instructional Lead for curriculum and instruction works closely with the principal, assistant principal, and other administrators to ensure the quality of classroom instruction is conducive to producing high student achievement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work

being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities and/or duties required; other

duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential duties.

? Demonstrate knowledge of grade level and content standards

? Ensure conformance of educational programs to state and local school board standards through

evaluation, development, and coordination activities

? As needed, conducts research and aids in the implementation of curriculum resources that meet state

standards

? Support the instructional development of all teachers

? Support teachers with utilization of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment documents including

curriculum map and scope and sequence documents

? Collaborate with assistant principal and district instructional teams to develop, plan, and facilitate

professional learning communities and trainings

? Use data for planning and facilitating grade band data analysis professional learning community

? Support and monitor instructional use of platforms (Canvas, Jigsaw, Illuminate, and

curriculum/supplemental platforms)

? Build Canvas course(s) using the blueprint

? Set up and monitor Canvas calendar set up

? Ensure compliance of weekly lesson plan submission

? Review the completion of lesson plans and provide constructive feedback

? Conduct teacher evaluations and observations per state requirements using the TKES platform

? Evaluate instructional delivery and provide timely feedback

? Collaborate and sync instructional delivery visits with instructional team

? Attend instructional planning and observation debriefing sessions with Curriculum Coordinator and/or

instructional team

? Review interim assessments (district benchmarks) and provide instructional feedback to Curriculum

Coordinator

? Attend district focus walks

? Monitor execution of data action plans and provide timely feedback

? Liaison instructional requests and distribution (materials, platforms, supplies) to Curriculum

Coordinator

? Support local education agency (LEA) by attend meetings and completing required expectations

? Conduct weekly open offices to support grade band content team

? Cover instructional class periods in absence of teacher, as needed

? Support grade level chairs with module content creation updates (verify content, due dates, structure,

etc)

? Support substitute teachers

? Attend trainings for curriculum and instruction resources

? Supporting teachers with completion of tasks such as testing preparation

? Facilitate one-on-one meetings with teachers

? Ensures that the school is meeting the needs of students while complying with local, state, and federal

laws regarding special education and other categorical programs

? Assists with the development and oversees implementation of the school's student achievement plan

and works with the academic team to implement the plan

? Assists with parent and student concerns and issues relative to curriculum and instruction

? Assists in the coordinating and implementing of school meetings

? Assist teachers with planning and pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated les