Instructional Technology Specialist jobs in Wilmington, DE

POSITION TITLE: Instructional Specialist

REPORTS TO: Chief Academic Officer

GRADES: High School (9-12)

STATUS: 12 month position

School Mission:

Las Américas ASPIRA Academy (LAAA) was established to educate and empower each ASPIRANTE to realize their full potential and positively impact their communities.

Position Description:

Responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate professional development sessions for teachers.
• Support teachers in implementing high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) and research-based teaching strategies.
• Facilitate workshops on curriculum alignment, instructional strategies, classroom management, and culturally responsive teaching.
• Collaborate with teachers to align curriculum with standards and assessments.
• Provide guidance on lesson planning, instructional design, and effective teaching methods.
• Support vertical and horizontal alignment of content across grade levels.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide actionable feedback to teachers.
• Mentor new and experienced teachers to improve instructional delivery.
• Model effective teaching strategies and co-teach lessons as needed.
• Analyze student performance data (e.g., benchmark assessments, standardized tests) to identify trends and instructional needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to use data to plan interventions, differentiate instruction, and address gaps in student learning.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of instructional strategies and programs.
• Work closely with school leadership, instructional teams, and PLCs to ensure instructional goals are met.
• Facilitate discussions around student progress and instructional improvements during team meetings.
• Support communication between teachers, administration, and families as needed to align on instructional goals.
• Lead or participate in initiatives such as culturally responsive teaching, restorative practices, or Tier 1 instructional improvements.
• Support teachers in adapting instruction for multilingual learners (MLL) and students with special education needs.
• Help design and implement tutoring or enrichment programs to support student achievement.
• Identify, curate, and share high-quality instructional resources with teachers.
• Ensure alignment of resources with the school’s instructional goals and standards.
• Ensure instruction aligns with state and district standards, including Common Core or specific state requirements.
• Support teachers in understanding and implementing accountability measures, such as teacher evaluation systems.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in an area of education
• 5 or more years of classroom instruction experience
• Coaching and/or leadership experience preferred
• Possession or eligibility for a valid State of Delaware teaching license (for more information on State of Delaware licensure, please visit the website of the Department of Education at: http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/1500/1510.shtml.
• Successful completion of Praxis I and II exams.
• Ability to work well with and relate to children of all ages.
• Ability to reflect upon teaching practices and respond to constructive feedback.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and data-analysis skills; proficiency in instructional technologies and strategies.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Location:

• Newark, DE 19713 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person