Prek Regional Instructional Specialist

Minimum Requirements 

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. 

• Five years of full-time, paid, professional appointed classroom or site based teaching experience (which has included supporting teachers in improving instructional practices).

Certificates/Licenses 

• Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Early Childhood Instructional II teaching certificate.

The candidate must ensure that all of their relevant work experience is reflected on their resume prior to the submission of their application for District employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

• Demonstrated knowledge of: 

o all aspects of the content and implementation of the core curriculum and PA Early Learning Standards. 

o best instructional practices and Federal and State guidelines. 

o periodic assessments and on-going informal assessments and strategies to support students based on the results. 

o site visit protocol for walks for learning. 

o current research regarding communities of learners, instructional practices linked to student achievement, differentiated instruction, mentoring, coaching and emergent technologies. 

o increasing achievements for all students. 

o collecting, analyzing and using data. 

o the use of technology to access students’ assessment results. 

• Demonstrated ability to: 

o provide interventions (strategy groups, conferencing, small groups, etc) based on  formal and informal assessment results. 

o design and facilitate school and/or early childhood site led workshops for staff  development incorporating assessments and interventions into current  curriculum. 

o build relationships and help teachers feel comfortable with and understand  instruction. 

o communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 

o establish and maintain effective working relationships. 

Disclaimer 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work  being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so  classified.  

Nondiscrimination 

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for  further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.