School Improvement Specialist - School Year 2026-2027

Title: School Improvement Specialist — Classification: Certified — FLSA: Exempt — Department: Curriculum & Instruction — Salary: $48,000-$113,997 — Work Year: 180 Days — Reports to: Principal — Location: Various locations (Elem/Sec) Job Summary Under the general direction of the principal, the School Improvement Specialist will assist students with academic issues, interpersonal problems and conflicts, and attendance to enhance student success in school. Duties and Responsibilities Serves as a school improvement specialist to provide staff development, support, direct and explicit feedback to teachers about the implementation of scientifically-based reading and math programs, instructional strategies, and reading and math assessments. Provides support and assistance to all classroom teachers in the full and skillful implementation of the district's adopted reading/language arts/math programs. Assists teachers in building an interactive classroom environment focused on the content and learning strategies embedded in the program. Provides instructional support to teachers. Serves as a resource in identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve student achievement for all students. Confers with students and, when necessary, makes appropriate referrals for crisis intervention, IEP teams, guidance consultation, and/or psychological testing. Models new teaching strategies and observes program implementation. Meets regularly with classroom teachers, principals, and other specialists to collaborate, discuss student instructional needs, and plan for instruction based on progress monitoring outcomes. Ensures school implementation of reading and math curriculum with consistency and fidelity. Participates in collaborative grade level and/or departmental meetings to assist in the analysis and utilization of assessment data to improve student achievement. Assists grade level teams and/or departments in setting goals for improved instruction. Meets regularly with the principal to review assessment data and assess the outcomes of goals established by grade level teams. Attends meetings and trainings as directed and assists in the presentation of training (school-based and leadership). Consults with families via conference or communication systems regarding student attendance and behavior. Participates in professional development that is relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the School Improvement Specialist position. Provides input and assistance to teachers on classroom/student management as warranted or directed by the building principal. Functions as a resource for teachers and staff who express concerns for student attendance, student development and/or discipline. Maintains active relationships with parents, families and students. Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of Current educational principles and practices. Educational programs, curriculum and instructional practices that support student learning. Curriculum, assessment, and school improvement planning process. Applicable school and district policies and procedures. Skills Interpersonal communication skills. Ability to Plan, organize, and administer the delivery of educational programs at designated school and for specified programs and services. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Analyze situations accurately, and adopt an effective course of action. Work collaboratively in a team setting. Plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines. Meet district standards of professional conduct as outlined in Board Policy. Training, Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in education or related field required. Illinois teaching or administrative certificate preferred. Master's degree in education or a closely related field preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience in an urban, high needs K-12 district preferred. Working Conditions Inside school/office environment. Physical Requirements School/Office environment; walking, standing, squatting, hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations; seeing to monitor various activities; reading documents, viewing computer monitor, kneeling, bending at the waist, sitting for extended periods of time; reaching overhead, above shoulders, and horizontally, or bending at the waist to retrieve and store files; lifting semi-heavy objects; driving a vehicle to conduct work. Sample Hazards None noted. Licenses and Other Requirements A Valid Driver's License #J-18808-Ljbffr East St Louis School District #189