# Instructional Specialist

*/JobTypes/Instructional_Specialist*

## Neighborhood

### Related (signature role)

- [Curriculum Consulting Firm](/CompanyTypes/Curriculum_Consulting_Firm) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Educational Services Provider](/CompanyTypes/Educational_Services_Provider) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Education Services Provider](/CompanyTypes/Education_Services_Provider) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [School Turnaround & Leadership Consultancies](/CompanyTypes/School_Turnaround_&_Leadership_Consultancies) — signature role · CompanyTypes

### Related (delivered by)

- [Assess student capabilities, needs, or performance.](/Activities/Assess_student_capabilities,_needs,_or_performance.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Use diagnostics to determine readiness to learn](/Processes/Use_diagnostics_to_determine_readiness_to_learn) — delivered by · Processes

### Related (staff)

- [Curriculum and Instruction Department](/Departments/Curriculum_and_Instruction_Department) — staff · Departments

### Perform

- [Develop teaching aids, such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials.](/Tasks/Develop_teaching_aids,_such_as_instructional_software,_multimedia_visual_aids,_or_study_materials.) — perform · Tasks
- [Assess institution learning needs](/Tasks/Assess_institution_learning_needs) — perform · Tasks
- [Advise teachers in a content area](/Tasks/Advise_teachers_in_a_content_area) — perform · Tasks
- [Model specialized instruction](/Tasks/Model_specialized_instruction) — perform · Tasks
- [Support program implementation](/Tasks/Support_program_implementation) — perform · Tasks
- [Map content scope and sequence across grades](/Tasks/Map_content_scope_and_sequence_across_grades) — perform · Tasks
- [Evaluate training materials prepared by instructors, such as outlines, text, or handouts.](/Tasks/Evaluate_training_materials_prepared_by_instructors,_such_as_outlines,_text,_or_handouts.) — perform · Tasks
- [Develop teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes.](/Tasks/Develop_teaching_or_training_materials,_such_as_handouts,_study_materials,_or_quizzes.) — perform · Tasks
- [Analyze student or learner outcome data to identify instructional gaps](/Tasks/Analyze_student_or_learner_outcome_data_to_identify_instructional_gaps) — perform · Tasks
- [Coach classroom teachers on instructional strategies](/Tasks/Coach_classroom_teachers_on_instructional_strategies) — perform · Tasks
- [Design curriculum units aligned to academic standards](/Tasks/Design_curriculum_units_aligned_to_academic_standards) — perform · Tasks
- [Facilitate professional development workshops](/Tasks/Facilitate_professional_development_workshops) — perform · Tasks
- [Model lessons and conduct classroom observations](/Tasks/Model_lessons_and_conduct_classroom_observations) — perform · Tasks
- [Select and evaluate instructional materials and textbooks](/Tasks/Select_and_evaluate_instructional_materials_and_textbooks) — perform · Tasks
- [Align resources to standards](/Tasks/Align_resources_to_standards) — perform · Tasks
- [Lead content-specific training](/Tasks/Lead_content-specific_training) — perform · Tasks
- [Demonstrate instructional techniques](/Tasks/Demonstrate_instructional_techniques) — perform · Tasks
- [Support teachers in a content area](/Tasks/Support_teachers_in_a_content_area) — perform · Tasks

### Required knowledge

- [Subject Area Content](/Knowledge/Subject_Area_Content) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Subject Matter Pedagogical Content](/Knowledge/Subject_Matter_Pedagogical_Content) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Assessment Principles](/Knowledge/Assessment_Principles) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Learning Standards](/Knowledge/Learning_Standards) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Instructional Design](/Knowledge/Instructional_Design) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Pedagogical theory and learning sciences](/Knowledge/Pedagogical_theory_and_learning_sciences) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [State and national academic standards](/Knowledge/State_and_national_academic_standards) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Subject-matter content for the supported grade band](/Knowledge/Subject-matter_content_for_the_supported_grade_band) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Curriculum Standards](/Knowledge/Curriculum_Standards) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Instructional Methods](/Knowledge/Instructional_Methods) — requires knowledge · Knowledge

### Requires ability

- [Deductive Reasoning](/Ability/Deductive_Reasoning) — requires ability · Ability
- [Inductive reasoning](/Ability/Inductive_reasoning) — requires ability · Ability
- [Oral expression](/Ability/Oral_expression) — requires ability · Ability
- [Problem sensitivity](/Ability/Problem_sensitivity) — requires ability · Ability
- [Written comprehension](/Ability/Written_comprehension) — requires ability · Ability
- [Written Expression](/Ability/Written_Expression) — requires ability · Ability

### Required skills

- [Content-Area Coaching](/Skills/Content-Area_Coaching) — requires skill · Skills
- [Active Listening](/Skills/Active_Listening) — requires skill · Skills
- [Needs Assessment](/Skills/Needs_Assessment) — requires skill · Skills
- [Instructional coaching](/Skills/Instructional_coaching) — requires skill · Skills
- [Curriculum design](/Skills/Curriculum_design) — requires skill · Skills
- [Data analysis of learning outcomes](/Skills/Data_analysis_of_learning_outcomes) — requires skill · Skills
- [Standards alignment](/Skills/Standards_alignment) — requires skill · Skills
- [Workshop facilitation](/Skills/Workshop_facilitation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Instructional Support](/Skills/Instructional_Support) — requires skill · Skills
- [Resource Development](/Skills/Resource_Development) — requires skill · Skills
- [Training Delivery](/Skills/Training_Delivery) — requires skill · Skills

### Uses software

- [Video Conferencing Software](/Software/Video_Conferencing_Software) — uses software · Software
- [Curriculum mapping software](/Software/Curriculum_mapping_software) — uses software · Software
- [Google Workspace](/Software/Google_Workspace) — uses software · Software
- [Learning management systems](/Software/Learning_management_systems) — uses software · Software
- [Microsoft Office](/Software/Microsoft_Office) — uses software · Software
- [Student information systems](/Software/Student_information_systems) — uses software · Software
- [Microsoft Office Suite](/Software/Microsoft_Office_Suite) — uses software · Software
- [Content Authoring Software](/Software/Content_Authoring_Software) — uses software · Software
- [Learning Management System](/Software/Learning_Management_System) — uses software · Software

### Engage in

- [Develop subject-specific instructional resources](/Activities/Develop_subject-specific_instructional_resources) — engage in · Activities
- [Advise teachers in a content area](/Activities/Advise_teachers_in_a_content_area) — engage in · Activities
- [Develop instructional materials.](/Activities/Develop_instructional_materials.) — engage in · Activities
- [Coach classroom teachers on instructional strategies](/Activities/Coach_classroom_teachers_on_instructional_strategies) — engage in · Activities
- [Design curriculum units aligned to academic standards](/Activities/Design_curriculum_units_aligned_to_academic_standards) — engage in · Activities
- [Facilitate professional development workshops](/Activities/Facilitate_professional_development_workshops) — engage in · Activities
- [Support teachers in a content area](/Activities/Support_teachers_in_a_content_area) — engage in · Activities

### Type of

- [Instructional Coordinator](/Occupations/Instructional_Coordinator) — type of · Occupations
- [Instructional Coordinators](/Occupations/Instructional_Coordinators) — type of · Occupations

### Problems this exposes

- [curating a usable resource bank from scattered district-adopted curricula](/Problems/curating_a_usable_resource_bank_from_scattered_district-adopted_curricula) — exposes problem · Problems
- [coaching teachers from classroom-observation evidence without dedicated time](/Problems/coaching_teachers_from_classroom-observation_evidence_without_dedicated_time) — exposes problem · Problems
- [aligning lesson materials to shifting state standards mid-year](/Problems/aligning_lesson_materials_to_shifting_state_standards_mid-year) — exposes problem · Problems