Instructional Support

Pay Grade: 819 (Min. $345.94 per day)
Work Days: 185

Primary Purpose:
Assist with the implementation of the reading/language arts/math/integrated curriculum program at the campus. The person in this position works in a liaison role with the building principal and curriculum department to support the campus program. The focus is targeting at-risk students and improving the overall campus academic program.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned

**ESL Certification is required for Pre-K and elementary teachers. *This requirement does not include elementary art, music, and physical education teachers.**

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of core academic subjects assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze, interpret and use student data to guide instruction for students
• Ability to facilitate differentiation of the instructional program
• Ability to plan, monitor and evaluate outcomes of the targeted intervention and accommodations for students
• Ability to facilitate differentiation of the instructional program

Experience:

• Three years of teaching experience in a Plano ISD elementary school (preferred)
• Experience as a team leader (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Program Management

• Conduct formal and informal campus meetings regarding curricular programs and intervention
• Assume responsibility for the organization and operation of work within the area of supporting students and staff working with at-risk students following federal program guidelines and as directed by the district
• Encourage and support development and implementation of instructional goals relating to the Strategic Plan of the district and the campus SBIC
• Facilitate the implementation of new materials, methodologies, philosophies, and innovations to meet the needs of students

School Climate

• Ensure that district goals and objectives are implemented with the involvement of coordinators, principals, and teachers when appropriate
• Communicate and support expectations that are consistent with district culture and objectives
• Develop procedures to facilitate collaborative decision-making processes, foster and promote collegiality and team building
• Promote a positive, supportive, learner-centered climate
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with principals, coordinators, teachers and students
• Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations

School Improvement

• Assist in clarifying and pursuing a common vision for district and campus improvement
• Actively support the efforts to achieve district goals and objectives and the campus academic performance objectives
• Support implementation of district and campus assessment strategies
• Monitor student achievement data and interpret, report, and act on results

Professional Growth and Development

• Attend and participate in district and campus curricular training sessions, committee meetings, and work sessions as required to support the instructional program
• Monitor professional research and disseminate ideas and information to other professionals, and provide leadership in identifying trends and opportunities, as well as solve problems related to instruction
• Develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from superiors
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s)

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to instruct; interpret policy and maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions

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