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Job Title: Instructional Specialist- To Establish an Eligibility Pool

Posting Date: July 25, 2012

Closing Date: August 8, 2012

Salary Range: - (annually)

Salary is Pre-concession

Job Type: Instructional

Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.

Reports to: Executive Director/Director/Principal

Location: Elementary, Middle and High School (All Areas)

Special Note:

Internal Candidates Only

Qualifications

Education:

Masters Degeree in Educational Field is required.

Experience:

At least five (5) years of successful certified/contract teaching experience in a specified content area (English, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Early Childhood, Special Education, Bilingual Education); seven (7) or more preferred.
Appropriate level and endorsed Certification for content area;
Teacher Effectiveness Rating of "Effective" or "Highly Effective" on most recent evaluation (if applicable);
Exemplary presentation skills, organizational skills and communication (speaking and writing) skills;
Demonstrated ability to use data to drive planning, instruction an assessment;
Demonstrates knowledge of current educational research and ability to translate into classroom practices;
Evidence of skills analyzaing and interpreting student achievement data;
Exemplary experience with best practices of adult learning; Evidence of exemplary classroom management skills;
Demonstrated knowledge of the teacher evaluation process

Attendance:

Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.

Citizenship:

Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.

Physical Condition:

Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.

Certification:

Must possess a certification in one of the following content areas: English, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Early Childhood, Special Education, Bilingual Education

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Executive Director/Director/Principal:

Essential Functions:

Supports the development and implementation of the District curriculum through an on-going process of planning for innovation, change and continuous academic improvement.

Assist teachers in implementing a developmental content area, developing and identifying materials for students; and relating instruction to Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCE), High School Content Expectations and Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) objectives.

Provide teachers with research based instructional strategies and model their use in the specified content area.

Assist teachers in the implementation of direct instruction; indirect instruction (self-selection/self-monitoring activities); and diagnostic/prescriptive teaching, including an in-class tutorial plan for students.

Work with teachers to jointly collect and examine student achievement data (MEAP, MIP, MME/ACT) and use to determine the areas of focus and intervention.

Assist teachers with classroom management strategies in planning for instruction, development of lesson plans, grouping to meet individual needs and organizing the classroom.

Provide follow-up support and ongoing professionally embedded assistance to staff.

Assist content area teachers with the use of reading and writing instruction in the content areas (reading to learn and writing as a learning tool).

Provide in-service activities in the specific content area curriculum for teachers, support staff, parents, and administrators.

Participate in and support local school planning teams.

Share information with school teams on the progress of students.

Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned.

Security Clearance:

SECURITY

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are hired to fill a vacant position, you will be required to submit a Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

At point of offer to hire, please be advised that you will be responsible for a non-refundable payment of $62.75 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services). DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.

There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa.

All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools employee, presently employed with the district, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

Method of Application:

Applicants MUST apply through the online application system. ONLY applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position. All applicants are to attach a copy of their transcripts, most recent resume and cover letter. A copy of your valid teacher certification should also be attached if certification is required for the position you are applying for.

Applicants will receive an automated confirmation once they have successfully applied for a position.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant's employer(s) prior to hire.

It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at recruitment@detroitk12.org.

The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.