District Gifted Instructional Support Specialist 2026-2027

District Gifted Instructional Support Specialist 2026-2027 Hazelwood School District District Wide - Florissant, Missouri. Open in Google Maps. Job Details Job ID: 5620919 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Apr 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026 Job Description District Instructional Support Specialist Purpose Statement: The position of the district instructional support specialist is designed to enhance instructional support for teachers new to the district, novice teachers, international teachers, teachers in residence (TIR), teachers pursuing alternative certification and add‑on certification, and to support and grow a talent pool of teachers certified to teach multiple areas. The position will supplement the capacity of mentor teachers. The district instructional support specialist reports to the Director of Instructional Services Division and collaborates and coordinates with the Director of Human Resources. Essential Functions Provide intensive support for instructional planning in assigned content area(s). Assist teachers at all levels with an in‑depth understanding of instruction. Work with teachers to ensure an in‑depth understanding of curriculum content. Provide intensive “in classroom” modeling of exemplary teaching for assigned content area(s). Provide “job embedded” and traditional professional development for assigned content area(s). Assist with identification and provide support for teachers pursuing alternative certification and add‑on certification for content area(s). Work closely with district mentor teachers, instructional coaches, and curriculum coaches to identify and support new, novice, TIR, alternative certification, add‑on certification, and international teachers. Work with instructional coaches and administrators to strengthen knowledge of content and instructional strategies of assigned area(s). Develop content programming to improve success rate of teachers newly to district, novice teachers, international teachers, TIR, teachers pursuing alternative certification, and teachers pursuing add‑on certification. Assist with identification and recruitment of teachers for add‑on certification in content areas (especially gifted, science, math, and hard‑to‑fill positions). Conduct content observations of instruction and work with administrators to provide support and feedback for teachers pursuing add‑on certification. Provide strategies to improve instruction, classroom management, and confidence for teachers in the assigned content area(s). Participate in meetings as required to convey and/or gather information needed to perform departmental functions. Work collaboratively and in consultation with curriculum development. Other duties as assigned to support the outcome of the program and ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the department. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills, knowledge and abilities Skills are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill‑based competencies include applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment and software; training others; preparing and maintaining accurate records; applying curriculum and instructional techniques; comparing results; conducting meetings; and estimating required resources. Knowledge is required to perform in the content area; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, facilitate group discussions, and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge‑based competencies include codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age‑appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; district curriculum; current and emerging technology; and methods of instruction and training. Ability is required to schedule activities, meetings, and events; gather, collate, and classify data; work with equipment; and adapt to diverse circumstances. Must exhibit flexibility, problem‑solving, communication skills, and integrity. Ability to maintain confidentiality, exhibit tact, assess needs, solve problems, set priorities, manage interruptions, meet deadlines, organize tasks, work as part of a team, and handle detailed information. Responsibility: Work under limited supervision using standardized practices; direct staff within a small unit; track budget expenditures; use resources from other units. Opportunity to significantly impact organizational services. Work Environment: Physical demands include occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, some climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and fine finger dexterity. Typical time: 40% sitting, 10% walking, 50% standing. Environment is generally hazard‑free and temperature‑stable. Experience: Content area expertise and related experience required. Increasing levels of experience preferred. Education / Certificate: Minimum Master’s degree in a job‑related area. Certification must include the assignment area (math, science, gifted); administrative certification preferred. Term: 11‑month administrative position paid in accordance with the district’s board‑approved administrative salary schedule. This is a district‑level administrative position. Stipulations: This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties. Employees may be required to follow other instructions and perform other duties as requested, subject to applicable state and federal laws. Certain functions may be modified accordingly. “Commonly associated” is not intended to mean always or only . There are circumstances that suggest other ways or situations where reasonable changes or accommodations are appropriate. All activities, demands, conditions and requirements are linked to essential job functions unless marked with an asterisk indicating linkage only to marginal functions. Equal Opportunity Employer Position Type Full‑Time Salary $68,861 to $104,229 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hazelwood school district