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Instructional Specialist

Stride, Inc.

Nashville, Tennessee(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Adult Learning, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Career Counseling, Coaching, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Educational Technology, Embedded Systems, Faculty Administration, Instructional Design, Leadership, Learning Management System (LMS), Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Training/Teaching Materials
LOCATION
Nashville, Tennessee
POSTED
16 days ago
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 Specialistserves 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 delivertrainingsessions 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,andotherstakeholders 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 andtechnology enhancedteaching 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 ofresearch basedinstructional 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 o

About the Company

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Stride, Inc.

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