Instructional Specialist

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses: Tennessee Teaching Certification Residency Requirements: This position is remote and strongly prefers candidates that reside in Tennessee. May consider candidates that reside in surrounding states: Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

• Must be able to attend in person PDs, testing, and other school events.

The Instructional Specialist serves as a coach and content expert focused on strengthening intervention practices and improving student outcomes. This role partners closely with teachers to build their capacity in evidence-based intervention strategies, data-driven instruction, progress monitoring, and targeted student support. The specialist analyzes student performance data to identify instructional gaps and problem areas, develops and models intervention lessons and sample instructional materials, and provides job-embedded coaching and feedback. Responsibilities also include observing live or recorded instructional sessions, supporting teachers in refining intervention practices, and facilitating professional learning that equips educators to become highly effective intervention practitioners.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Facilitation

• Design and deliver training sessions for new and experienced teachers.
• Model high‑quality teaching practices, including differentiation, active learning, and culturally responsive instruction.
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to teachers implementing intervention programs and targeted instructional strategies.
• Partner with teachers to build expertise in analyzing student data, identifying skill gaps, and planning targeted interventions.

Professional Learning & Program Development

• Design and facilitate professional learning sessions focused on intervention best practices, evidence-based instructional strategies, and effective progress monitoring.
• Create coaching tools, training materials, intervention frameworks, and implementation resources aligned to organizational goals and instructional standards.
• Curate and adapt research-based intervention practices to meet the needs of diverse learners across grade levels and content areas.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with instructional leaders, principals, intervention teams, and other stakeholders to align training with strategic priorities.
• Lead collaborative planning sessions and contribute to curriculum development teams.
• Serve as an instructional expert and resource for teachers, administrators, and support staff.

Technology Integration

• Train teachers in effective use of instructional technology, digital tools, and learning management systems.
• Model blended and technology enhanced teaching practices.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• Valid teaching certification (or equivalent credential).
• Several years (typically 3-5+) of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in adult learning theory and professional development facilitation.
• Strong knowledge of research based instructional practices and assessment strategies.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Instructional Design, or related area.
• Experience coaching teachers, leading PD, or supervising student teachers.
• Familiarity with instructional frameworks (e.g., Danielson, Marzano, UDL, RTI/MTSS).
• Experience with digital learning tools and educational technology platforms.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build trust and coach educators with empathy and professionalism.
• Expertise in instructional design and adult learning methodologies.
• Skill in analyzing instructional data to inform coaching and program improvement.
• Flexibility, creativity, and commitment to continuous learning.

Work Environment

• May involve on‑site school visits, virtual training environments, and occasional evening or weekend sessions.
• Requires ability to facilitate both large groups and individualized coaching sessions.

Job Type Regular The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting [email protected]. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Apply To This Job