Instructional Support
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The Instructional Support role assists with implementing reading, language arts, math, and integrated curriculum programs at Christie Elementary, working as a liaison between the principal and curriculum department. The focus is on supporting at‑risk students and enhancing the overall academic program through data‑driven instruction, collaboration, and targeted interventions.
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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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