Instructional Strategist - Sea Road SchoolPay Range:Reports To: Building Principal and Curriculum Director
Position OverviewRSU 21 serves approximately 2,400 students across three communities with a dedicated staff of 600 and an annual budget of $65 million. The Instructional Strategist serves as a dynamic instructional leader and coach focused on improving educator effectiveness and student outcomes.
This position leads professional learning opportunities, facilitates teacher teams, designs and implements capacity-building initiatives, and conducts targeted coaching cycles with educators. As a key member of the school leadership team, the Instructional Strategist promotes a culture of instructional excellence and supports measurable growth in teacher practice and student achievement.
Key Functions- Collaborate with school leaders to implement instructional vision and strategic goals.
- Serve as a content, curriculum, planning, and assessment expert.
- Design and facilitate professional development and instructional coaching.
- Support teachers through modeling, feedback, and resource development.
- Promote collaboration among educators and instructional strategists.
- Advance district Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
- Utilize data to identify priorities and target support efforts.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree or higher required.
- Minimum four years of successful teaching experience in a related content area or equivalent experience.
- Valid Maine teaching certificate in the appropriate endorsement area.
- Demonstrated academic results and leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of curriculum, instructional practices, and state and district assessments.
- Experience with teacher teams and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) preferred.
- Experience with coaching cycles, assessment development, and data analysis preferred.
- Intervention experience is a plus.
Essential ResponsibilitiesVision and Goal Setting- Support development and implementation of the school's instructional vision.
- Lead strategic initiatives aligned to school improvement goals.
- Partner with administrators and teachers to establish ambitious academic goals.
- Monitor progress and promote accountability through ongoing data analysis.
Planning and Content Expertise- Maintain deep knowledge of standards, curriculum, and assessments.
- Facilitate content team meetings and professional learning sessions.
- Support teachers in using assessment data to inform instruction.
- Review lesson plans, assessments, and instructional materials and provide feedback.
- Encourage innovative instructional practices and program development.
Teacher Development and Coaching- Coach teachers in data-driven instructional planning and implementation.
- Conduct regular classroom observations and provide actionable feedback.
- Implement individualized coaching cycles focused on growth and effectiveness.
- Design and facilitate professional learning opportunities based on identified needs.
- Collaborate with school and district leaders on professional development initiatives.
Teacher Support and Student Enrichment- Provide instructional resources and support to educators.
- Collaborate with teachers to strengthen lesson design and instructional rigor.
- Model effective instructional strategies through direct classroom support.
- Support targeted students through goal-setting and intervention efforts.
- Assist teachers with classroom management and intervention strategies.
Collaboration and School Culture- Promote a collaborative learning culture across the school community.
- Work closely with instructional strategists and district leaders.
- Model continuous improvement and reflective practice.
- Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new staff.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion- Apply a strong DEI lens to instructional coaching and decision-making.
- Support culturally responsive teaching practices and inclusive classrooms.
- Identify and address equity challenges and achievement gaps.
- Demonstrate commitment to RSU 21's Equity Initiative.
- Engage in ongoing personal and professional DEI growth.
Data-Driven Leadership- Use comprehensive data to guide instructional decision-making.
- Support educators in interpreting and utilizing student achievement data.
- Develop systems for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Monitor outcomes for student subgroups and support efforts to close achievement gaps.
Core Competencies- Change Agent: Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement and educational excellence.
- Student-Centered: Prioritizes student success in all decisions and actions.
- Coaching Mindset: Supports educator growth through feedback, modeling, and encouragement.
- Trusted Advisor: Builds credibility and maintains strong professional relationships.
- Relationship-Oriented: Collaborates effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Influence and Impact: Inspires others and drives positive change.
- Accountability: Maintains high expectations and ownership of outcomes.
Terms of Employment: Work year established by the Board as reflected in the KAKEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy regarding the evaluation of certified staff members.
Apply via our application portal- Internal Applicants: Submit a Letter of Interest (upload it where the resume is requested). No resume or letters of reference are required, however, candidates are encouraged to submit a full package for consideration by the Hiring Committee.
- External Applicants: Submit a current resume/CV and three letters of reference.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
