Job Description

REPORTS TO: SCHOOL PRINCIPAL/DESIGNATED ADMINISTRATOR

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Content Area Specialist serves specific identified school(s) as an academic coach for teachers and paraprofessionals utilizing effective coaching practices to build capacity and support student learning. Additionally, the Content Area Specialist serves as an intervention specialist for targeted students, based on need, for the specific area of content.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.

Experience:

• Minimum three years of verifiable successful teaching experience and/or an equivalent combination of education and training that is deemed equal or superior to the foregoing requirements.

Computer Skills:

• Basic understanding and knowledge of use of current technology, as required for the position.

Certificates and/or Licenses:

• Hold a valid Florida Teaching Certificate or eligible for Certification by the State of Florida.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

This position typically requires certain knowledge, skills, aptitude, training, and previous experience. Example(s):

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Collaborative Nature - Ability to work with others in a collaborative format to achieve common goals. 
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others orally and in writing. Exhibit good listening and comprehension skills. Keep others adequately informed. Select and use appropriate communication methods.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work- related problems.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• L-Light Work - Required to push, pull, or lift up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

NOTE : These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work expected of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Employees hired for this position must be capable of performing the essential functions of this job description with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Manifest a professional code of ethics and values at all times.
• Support activities designed to achieve priority goals identified through the District’s strategic plan.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current trends in specialty area and professional learning.
• Demonstrate knowledge of resources, within and beyond the School and District.
• Collaborate with School and District Staff and Administrators to develop, implement and evaluate short and long-term plans based on goals that support student, teacher and school needs, the District Strategic Plan, state standards and District initiatives.
• Design professional learning based on school and teacher needs that aligns with Florida Professional Learning Standards and current educational research and trends.
• Assist teachers in planning and preparing units and lessons to build capacity in the use of effective planning protocols.
• Assist teachers in identifying, selecting and modifying instructional materials and strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Analyze and interpret a variety of state and local data to determine needs of school, personnel, and students for the purposes of program improvement and action planning.
• Create professional learning reflective of adult learning principles.
• Organize and manage physical space and materials for training.
• Provide training and support for teachers in how to interpret data for screening, diagnosis, instructional planning, and program evaluation.
• Use screening, diagnostic, progress monitoring and summative data to determine impact of professional development on teacher practice and student performance.
• Assist teachers in locating appropriate resources to support effective instruction.
• Adjust actions based on continuous progress monitoring data.
• Reflect on practice to ensure program improvement.
• Attend and participate in required coaching and mentoring training sessions and meetings to provide appropriate services based on research and best practices.
• Participate in continuous professional learning.
• Establish and maintain accurate and efficient record keeping procedures following District requirements.
• Support continuous student growth and achievement appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.
• Exhibit knowledge of scientifically-based research and evidence-based instructional strategies for their assigned specific content area specialty.
• Demonstrate special expertise in quality instruction and the infusion of appropriate, content area strategies into content area instruction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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