School Implementation Specialist - SY 24/25 (11433)

Qualifications. The Specialist shall hold a valid Arizona teaching certificate and at least a master's degree from an approved institution. They shall have at least three years of successful teaching experience. Preference will be given to those holding a reading endorsement, and having coaching experience. The Superintendent may alter any of the above requirements.

Line of Authority. The Specialist shall be directly responsible to the Academic Director Team(or designee). The Academic Director Team(or designee) will be responsible for any required evaluations.

Performance Responsibilities. The Specialist shall have performance responsibilities in the following areas:

Student Achievement Support:

• Work closely with administrators, teachers, and staff members in a supportive, collegial team atmosphere.

• Attend teacher and grade-level collaborative meetings to build our PLC structures by assisting in the analysis and interpretation of student data. Support the PLC system as it provides a catalyst to create focused, intentional instruction that fosters student thinking.

• Collaborate with the site administration and staff to interpret data, both formal and informal, in order to drive decision-making and instruction, and identify teacher and student needs.

• Support schools with the implementation of their Integrated Action Plan throughout the school year.

• Demonstrate knowledge of district programs (curricular, supplemental, and intervention).

• Develop and employ a system to document coaching activities, teacher growth, student growth, programs, etc. to be used for evaluation of effectiveness.

• Identify, recommend, and provide professional development designed to meet the in-service needs of staff members including educational support professionals, based on data.

• Provide coaching to staff in an expert coaching model.

• Provide technical assistance in assessments, progress monitoring, and the use of data.

• Support the professional development program by developing, facilitating, and /or participating in professional development activities with support topics including, but not limited to, instruction, implementation of programs, instructional leadership, classroom management, and technology.

• Support site-based instructional coaches in curriculum planning, development, and implementation.

• Support the coordination of the educational program, ensuring continuity and alignment with all Arizona Standards in kindergarten through eighth grade.

• Perform any other duties as directed by the supervising Director or site principal.

Human Relations:

• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Develop and maintain rapport with all interested parties, including administration, staff, parents, and the community, concerning the Districts' educational programming and support.

Equipment, Aids, Tools, Materials

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic application software (i.e. MS Office, Google Workspace, etc.)
• Use office equipment such as computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

Other Duties. Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the supervising Director and Superintendent may assign.