Data Driven Instruction (DDI) Teacher

William C Keane Data Driven Instruction (DDI) Teacher Specialist Job Description This 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 Responsibilities Transition 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 NYSED Familiarity with the following assessments; iReady, Formative, and Summative Assessments, as well as assessments used internally, such as interim assessments Assist school with analysis of school wide data and plan for improvement using identified strengths and weaknesses. Support staff with assessments, data collection, and analysis Ensuring 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 lens Model lessons small group lessons based on data protocol (next steps) Build strong relationships with teachers, administrators, other coaches Support teachers in using data to drive instructional decision making Model for teachers how to use student data to co‑create student goals with student voice Utilize adult learning theory to motivate adult learners to improve professional practice Attend summer training and other professional development experiences as needed Encourage, support, motivate, monitor, and work interactively with teachers to utilize formative assessments to scaffold student learning and ensure student access to rigorous, standards‑based instruction Assist 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 instruction Work with student support staff to ensure data collection and progress monitoring systems are utilized for planning Submit 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 appropriate Intended Outcomes Improve staff use of data to drive and differentiate instruction Increase student and teacher performance in the above areas. Change in teaching practice Salary Per SFT Contract Location: William C Keane Elementary SMART Goals By June of 2026 the DDI teacher specialist will support teaching staff in the collection, use, and monitoring of student data to help drive instruction. By June of 2026 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 2026 the DDI teacher specialist will utilize data sets to help inform/refine building level professional development. Evaluation This person will be evaluated using the same rubric and process as SFT teacher members. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Elementary Education Minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience in the PreK-5 setting Experience with Urban Education Preferred Experience with leadership opportunities Familiarity with Plan, Do, Study, Act cycles of school improvement Familiarity with Data Wise/Meeting Wise protocols Develop an acceptable personal Professional Growth Plan. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender. This policy is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and By‑Laws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District. #J-18808-Ljbffr Schenectady City School District