Sy2024-2025 - Math/Science Instructional Specialist - District Office

Berwyn North School District 98 is located in Berwyn, Illinois. The district has three elementary schools and one middle school and serves more than 2,500 students in Pre-K through 8th grade. Our district is committed to mutual respect and cultural diversity. We foster strong partnerships among students, school staff, families, and the community and empower students to solve problems, make decisions and apply technology so they can reach their full personal, academic and civic potential. We offer a Dual Language Program to ensure students are fluent in two languages, a STEAM Program, and 1-to-1 technology to prepare students for the future.
Job Title:Math/Science Instructional Specialist
Classification: Certified
Primary Function: Responsible for strengthening teacher practice and thus positively impacting student learning. Main functions include but are not limited to assisting teachers with developing content knowledge and pedagogical skills in planning/preparation, delivery of effective standards-based instruction, establishing a positive classroom environment and culture for learning, analyzing data and action planning, and school/community communications.
Accountability: Reports to the Assistant Superintendent/Superintendent
Qualifications:
Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree preferred
• Holds a State of Illinois Professional Educator’s License in teaching
• Successful experience teaching at the elementary/middle level
• English as Second Language endorsement preferred
• Special Education endorsement preferred
• Gifted and Talented endorsement preferred
• Technology endorsement preferred/extensive instructional technology training

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Thorough knowledge of teaching effectiveness
• Extensive content knowledge
• Ability to develop school and district professional development
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Minimum of (3) three years of successful experience as a classroom teacher

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Instruction

• Work collaboratively with team members to develop, update, and implement curriculum and assessment
• Evaluate instructional program with teachers, including learning objectives, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques
• Provide and/or coordinate school and district-wide on-going training based on research and data
• Use research and district data to help teachers improve the content, sequence, and results of the teaching and learning process
• Use research and data to make recommendations for the purchase/use of instructional materials
• Observe teachers and provide non-evaluative feedback
• Model instructional practices in a variety of settings and provide follow-up coaching to ensure effective implementation
• Provide input regarding appropriate intervention/remediation strategies for students

Professional Growth and Development

• Attend conferences and workshops based on school/district priorities
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior; serve as a role model for all campus staff
• Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students

Communication

• Communicate clearly orally and in writing; body language should communicate positive messages
• Keep teaching staff informed of professional development opportunities and any curriculum change.
• Serve as the liaison between teachers and administration
• Engage in professionally honest conversations with teachers about curriculum, instruction, and data

Other

• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Other duties as assigned

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Berwyn North School District 98 is located in Berwyn, Illinois. The district has three elementary schools and one middle school and serves more than 2,500 students in Pre-K through 8th grade. Our district is committed to mutual respect and cultural diversity. We foster strong partnerships among students, school staff, families, and the community and empower students to solve problems, make decisions and apply technology so they can reach their full personal, academic and civic potential. We offer a Dual Language Program to ensure students are fluent in two languages, a STEAM Program, and 1-to-1 technology to prepare students for the future.
Job Title:Math/Science Instructional Specialist
Classification: Certified
Primary Function: Responsible for strengthening teacher practice and thus positively impacting student learning. Main functions include but are not limited to assisting teachers with developing content knowledge and pedagogical skills in planning/preparation, delivery of effective standards-based instruction, establishing a positive classroom environment and culture for learning, analyzing data and action planning, and school/community communications.
Accountability: Reports to the Assistant Superintendent/Superintendent
Qualifications:
Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree preferred
• Holds a State of Illinois Professional Educator’s License in teaching
• Successful experience teaching at the elementary/middle level
• English as Second Language endorsement preferred
• Special Education endorsement preferred
• Gifted and Talented endorsement preferred
• Technology endorsement preferred/extensive instructional technology training

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Thorough knowledge of teaching effectiveness
• Extensive content knowledge
• Ability to develop school and district professional development
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Minimum of (3) three years of successful experience as a classroom teacher

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Instruction

• Work collaboratively with team members to develop, update, and implement curriculum and assessment
• Evaluate instructional program with teachers, including learning objectives, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques
• Provide and/or coordinate school and district-wide on-going training based on research and data
• Use research and district data to help teachers improve the content, sequence, and results of the teaching and learning process
• Use research and data to make recommendations for the purchase/use of instructional materials
• Observe teachers and provide non-evaluative feedback
• Model instructional practices in a variety of settings and provide follow-up coaching to ensure effective implementation
• Provide input regarding appropriate intervention/remediation strategies for students

Professional Growth and Development

• Attend conferences and workshops based on school/district priorities
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior; serve as a role model for all campus staff
• Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students

Communication

• Communicate clearly orally and in writing; body language should communicate positive messages
• Keep teaching staff informed of professional development opportunities and any curriculum change.
• Serve as the liaison between teachers and administration
• Engage in professionally honest conversations with teachers about curriculum, instruction, and data

Other

• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Other duties as assigned

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.