Learning Specialist- RLA/LOTE

215 Days

Learning Specialist RLA/LOTE

Contact

Leslie Dodson

Email: Leslie.dodson@wylieisd.net

Primary Purpose

To positively impact student achievement and growth by providing high quality curriculum, professional learning, effective instructional practices, aligned assessments, and collegial coaching to build teacher capacity. Work collaboratively with the learning specialist team to ensure consistency and vertical alignment in curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Build strong, supportive professional relationships with administrators and teachers.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

Bachelor’s degree

Valid Texas Teaching Certificate

Preferred certifications include bilingual, ESL, special education, GT

Special Knowledge/Skills

Organize and implement district wide programs

Design and present professional development

Interpret and make decisions based on data

Contributes to a positive culture of high expectations and increased rigor

Committed to continuous improvement

Communicates effectively

Builds professional relationships

Knowledgeable about curriculum, instruction, and assessment

Experience

Three years exemplary experience as a classroom teacher

Major Responsibilities and Duties

The work week consists of 80% campus-based activities and 20% office time. Campus activities include collaborating with PLC teams; unpacking, planning, and analyzing assessment data with teachers; and coaching, modeling, and supporting in classrooms.

1. Curriculum

a. Develop and revise curriculum

b. Be an expert on the TEKS in your assigned curriculum area

c. Stay current on all TEA communication regarding your curriculum area

d. Assist PLCs with unpacking curriculum

e. Ensure appropriate vertical alignment

2. Instruction

a. Provide appropriate instructional resources

b. Expand on Wylie ISD core curriculum to create instructional lessons and resources

c. Support classroom instructional needs through coaching and modeling

d. Support teachers with instructional planning

e. Stay current on effective instructional practices

3. Assessment

a. Write appropriately aligned content assessments

b. Support teachers with training on district assessments such as MAP

c. Support teachers with data analysis and instructional implications

d. Interpret and apply assessment data to support instruction

e. Track data by campus and teacher

4. Professional Learning

a. Facilitate and attend campus professional learning communities

b. Model and coach teachers on effective uses of teaching strategies

c. Develop and conduct professional development sessions

d. Attend professional development to stay current on best practices pertaining to your curriculum area 5. Customer Service

a. 80% of the work week will be campus-based activities and support

b. Develop professional relationships with principals and teachers

c. Gather teacher feedback regularly to refine curriculum and assessments

d. Spread positivity and solutions to challenges

Additional Information

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are needed to build professional, trusting relationships with administrators and teachers. Because this role has a dual purpose of content and instructional expertise along with coaching and customer service, trusting relationships are essential to successful job performance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Maintain emotional control under stress.

Frequent district wide travel and occasional statewide travel.

Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.