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2025-09-29T00:00:00
2025-09-22T00:00:00
Job DescriptionWilliam C KeaneData Driven Instruction(DDI) Teacher SpecialistJob DescriptionThis person is responsible for supporting teachers, students, and administrators in data driven decision making to ensure evidence based practices that align with school improvement. The specialist would work closely with teachers, teams, and other coaches to set goals and support teachers while working toward achieving those goals. This specialist would support teachers in implementing evidence based ideas, resources, instructional strategies, and modeling/co-teaching lessons.Duties and ResponsibilitiesTransition planning with district administrators to support implementation of year long goals (collecting, reviewing and planning using baseline data).Actively involved in gathering and reflecting on quarterly reporting data sets that are submitted to NYSEDFamiliarity with the following assessments; iReady, Formative, and Summative Assessments, as well as assessments used internally, such as interim assessmentsAssist school with analysis of school wide data and plan for improvement using identified strengths and weaknesses.Support staff with assessments, data collection, and analysisEnsuring curricular alignment and feedback (in partnership with ELA and Math coaches)Serve as consult for School Based Support Team (SBST) and MTSS.Consulting on ICMPs, ISPBs, ISPs and other support plans through data lensModel lessons small group lessons based on data protocol (next steps)Build strong relationships with teachers, administrators, other coachesSupport teachers in using data to drive instructional decision makingModel for teachers how to use student data to co-create student goals with student voiceUtilize adult learning theory to motivate adult learners to improve professional practiceAttend summer training and other professional development experiences as neededEncourage, support, motivate, monitor, and work interactively with teachers to utilize formative assessments to scaffold student learning and ensure student access to rigorous, standards-based instructionAssist teachers to structure environments, routines and interactions that contribute to positive social-emotional outcomes using behavioral/environment data.Support special area teachers in utilizing data collection and analysis to inform planning and instructionWork with student support staff to ensure data collection and progress monitoring systems are utilized for planningSubmit a weekly coaching log and any pertinent data requests/coaching documentation.Stay current on gathering data related to evidence based instructional practices Help facilitate planning time where evidence-based instructional strategies/processes are shared with teachers Attend Districtwide meetings as applicable and appropriateIntended OutcomesImprovestaff use of data to drive and differentiate instructionIncrease student and teacher performance in the above areas. Change in teaching practiceSalary Per SFT ContractLocation: William C Keane ElementarySMART GoalsBy June of 2024 the DDI teacher specialist will support teaching staff in the collection, use, and monitoring of student data to help drive instruction.By June of 2024 the DDI teacher specialist will ensure that staff is collecting, using, and monitoring student behavioral data to help create cultures of care.By June of 2024 the DDI teacher specialist will utilize data sets to help inform/refine building level professional development. EvaluationThis person will be evaluated using the same rubric and process as SFT teacher members.Job QualificationsMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Elementary EducationMinimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience in the PreK-5 settingExperience with Urban Education PreferredExperience with leadership opportunitiesFamiliarity with Plan, Do, Study, Act cycles of school improvementFamiliarity with Data Wise/Meeting Wise protocolsDevelop an acceptable personal Professional Growth Plan.
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