Instructional Specialist - Event Planning - 25/26 School Year at iLEAD California Charters

Lancaster, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jul, 26

Salary

26.0

Posted On

14 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Instructional design, Classroom management, Curriculum development, Project-based learning, Student engagement, Athletics coordination, Communication, Interpersonal skills, Technology integration, Collaboration, Cultural awareness, Record keeping, Social-emotional learning, Problem solving, Mentoring

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

JOB TITLE: Instructional Specialist REPORTS TO: School Director and/or Designee CLASSIFICATION: Classified WHO WE ARE (ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW) We employ a diverse, empathetic, and passionate team who value collaboration, integrity and the desire to be a servant leader. We are committed to excellence and work tirelessly to improve learner outcomes, by empowering learners through Project-Based Learning, Individualized Learning and Social-Emotional Learning. We are committed to being self-directed, participating in ongoing personal and professional development, problem solving, and embracing a growth mindset. With our unwavering commitment to excellence, we are confident that our team will thrive and succeed in all areas of their lives. THE OPPORTUNITY (POSITION OVERVIEW) Reporting to the School Director, the Instructional Specialist facilitates non-core subject classes such as Music, Theater, Art, Exploratorium, World Language P.E., and Athletics. The Instructional Specialist will guide and encourage learners to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Although teaching experience is not required, Instructional Specialists must demonstrate a passion and expertise in their field and have the ability to connect well with kids/children/learners/students. The Instructional Specialist will have the opportunity to create, tailor and modify their curriculum to the needs of the learners. WHAT YOU WILL DO (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES) * Collaborate with Facilitator on developing lesson plan, instructional materials, and activities on non-core subject classes (e.g. music, Spanish, Theater, Art, PE). * Modify and tailor curriculum to the needs, interests and abilities of learners. * Effectively use a broad range of instructional strategies in teaching, including hands-on learning experiences. * Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. * Tailor communication to grade level of learners. * Engage, motivate and inspire learners to reach their academic potential. * Establish and maintain excellent classroom management skills needed to achieve a functional and supportive learning atmosphere. * Evaluate learners’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare reports of progress. * Identify learners’ needs and cooperate with Education Specialist staff members in assessing and helping learners solve health, social emotional and learning special needs. * Maintain professional competence through participation in professional learning activities provided by the school and self-selected professional growth activities. * Effectively use advanced technology as a learning tool; able to integrate technology into teaching. * Assist Education Specialist in adapting and accommodating lessons and activities for special needs learners. * Provide formal and informal observations and offer feedback to enhance learning and achievement. * Model appropriate language, interactions, and positive behavior. * Reinforce the learning concepts provided by the Facilitator. * Support and encourage learners individually or in groups to focus on activities or assignments. * Exhibit genuine caring, friendly, patient and nurturing attitude to all learners. * Exhibit and promote cultural awareness and sensitivity. After School Athletics * Coordinate after school athletics program. * Evaluates the facilities and environment of the athletics program to assure clean and safe conditions. * Serves as a liaison to organizations and community groups to implement programs. * Coordinates the planning and development of schedules for the interscholastic athletics competitions. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES * Be self-directed by taking initiative and responsibility for your work. * Work in a collaborative, team based and innovative environment. * Commit to Excellence by seeking ways to improve and exceed expectations or Commit to excellence by seeking to raise the bar for self and team. * Prioritize the growth and needs of the team, lead by example, and foster a supportive work environment. * High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness. * Approach problems and challenges with a human-centered creative mindset, seeks to understand, develops multiple solutions to find the best answer. * Helps create a positive culture by being committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion promoting ethical behavior and social responsibility within the workplace. * Be authentic, own your strengths and weaknesses, ask for help when needed, be honest and transparent in your communications, working towards common goals that are meaningful to you and the team. * Represent iLEAD and the school in which work in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications. * Pursue continuous improvement and maintain professional competence through seeking out opportunities to develop new knowledge skills and perspectives. This includes participation in professional development activities offered and self-selected professional growth activities * Perform other responsibilities as defined by the designated supervisor. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Communicating with others to exchange information. (In Person/Telephone/Computer) * Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. * Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions. * When needed to support a school or education program, must have the ability to travel by public transit as well as operate a vehicle for self-transportation purposes between worksites. * Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. * May encounter outdoor elements: high (>90)/low (

Responsibilities

The Instructional Specialist facilitates non-core subject classes, develops lesson plans, and tailors curriculum to meet the diverse needs of learners. Additionally, they coordinate the after-school athletics program and serve as a liaison to community groups.