Job Title: Teacher Support Specialist

 

District: Socorro Consolidated Schools

 

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent

 

Job Summary:

The Teacher Support Specialist(TSS) is a teacher leader who works collaboratively with teachers to improve instructional practices and enhance student learning outcomes across the K-12 spectrum. The TSS provides job-embedded professional development, coaching, and support to teachers, focusing on evidence-based instructional strategies, data analysis, and the implementation of district initiatives, including the Board adopted goals and guardrails.

 

Essential Functions:

DISTRICT MENTOR COORDINATOR

• Plans and delivers a New Teacher Institute prior to the start of the school year
• One-on-one mentor with all new Elementary teachers in the district
• Supports site based mentor teachers with training, resources, and strategies.
• Provides support to Alternative Licensure Teachers (including PRAXIS), Level 1 teachers completing Microcredentials and teachers on support plans. 
• Creates and maintains records of completed mentorship programs for the District, including a log of completed mentorships. 

 

DISTRICT MLSS COORDINATOR

• Develop and communicate a district-wide system for MLSS that aligns with state standards and ensures consistency in instruction and interventions across all schools.
• Lead a rigorous vetting process to select High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) and evidence-based intervention programs that are culturally and linguistically responsive.
• Create and provide a systemic plan for job-embedded professional learning that builds educator expertise in MLSS, HQIM implementation, and data-driven decision-making.
• Establish expectations and provide the necessary tools for schools to analyze student performance data, ensuring that district and state resources are leveraged effectively to improve student outcomes.
• Develop and support implementation of clear protocols for teacher teams and PLCs to monitor student progress.

INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING

• Acts as the district LETRS and AIMS Course manager, completing all aspects of 
• NMPED required training
• teacher enrollment, onboarding, support, and monitoring
• stipend arrangements
• materials orders
• Supports the adoption and  implementation of High Quality Instructional Materials, instructional programs, and initiatives.
• Support professional learning communities (PLCs) and other collaborative structures.
• Works collaboratively with school site Principals and Structured Literacy Coaches

 

• Works with school and district leaders to analyze student data and identify areas for improvement and critical actions.
• Acts as curriculum liaison to the District office for inventory and ordering.
• Maintains confidentiality and builds trusting relationships with teachers.
• Stays current on educational research, best practices, and trends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education
• Valid New Mexico teaching license.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based instructional practices and strategies, including structured literacy
• Strong understanding of curriculum development, assessment, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge and practical application of Theory of adult learning.
• Experience in designing and delivering professional development.
• Strong understanding and implementation of NM Multi-Layered System of Supports.
• Experience within the Dufour model of Professional Learning Communities (PLC).

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction or other related field.
• National Board Certification.
• Experience as an instructional coach or mentor teacher.
• Experience working with historical underserved populations, including English Language Learners, Economically disadvantaged students, students with disabilities and native/indigenous students.
• Bilingual 
• TESOL Endorsement

 

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of pedagogy and instructional theory.
• Proficiency in analyzing student data to inform instructional decisions.
• Ability to model effective teaching strategies.
• Skill in providing constructive feedback to teachers and use of Coaching/Feedback Cycles.
• Ability to facilitate collaborative learning.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues.
• Proficiency in the use of technology for instruction and communication.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Employee's work:

Standing	60%	Inside	95%
Walking	35%	Outside	5%
Sitting	5%
Total	100%		100%

Requirements While Performing Job:

Physical Activity	Daily:  Yes/No	Description
Twist:  Waist	Yes
Wrist	Yes
Neck/Shoulder	Yes
Stoop, bend	Yes
Squat, kneel or crawl	Yes
Repetitive motions of hands or wrists	Yes
Run	Yes
Climb ladders, stairs, or equipment	Yes
Ride equipment	No
Walk on uneven terrain	Yes
Fine finger dexterity	Yes
Manual dexterity	Yes
Reaching above shoulders	Yes
Reaching at shoulder height	Yes
Reaching below shoulders	Yes
Other

Requirements for pushing, lifting, pulling, or carrying obstacles of weight

No. of lbs. from the floor	Push	Pull	Lift	Carry	Frequency:  Explain if daily/weekly/monthly/once in a while
0-25	X	X	X	X	Daily
26-50	X	X	X	X	Weekly
51-150	X	X
Above 150
No. of lbs from chest high
0-25			X	X	Weekly
26-50			X	X	Once in a while
51-150
Above 150
No. of lbs. over head
0-25			X	X	Once in a while
26-50
51-150
Above 150

 

 

Must be capable of working under unusual conditions such as:

Chemicals, skin irritants such as soaps, cleaning agents and others	Yes
Cold/heat of outside work	Yes
Confined spaces such as crawl spaces and other small areas
Contact with the public	Yes
Dampness
Electrical
Explosives, flammables, gas, paint thinners
High work spaces
Machine noise	No
Radiation
Sun	Yes
Vibration
Protective equipment required

Vision Demand and Capabilities                                                               Hearing Demands and Capabilities

Normal night vision
Normal depth perception	X
Normal depth vision	X
Normal color vision	X
Red/Green/Amber color vision	X
Uncorrected Vision
Corrected Vision	X

Hearing essentially normal	X
Some high tone loss
Significant high tone loss
Low tone loss
Other requirements:  Corrected hearing	X

 

 

 

This position will be paid according to the Teacher Salary Schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12bCajz5u_PC806lQETnDpffY6BcDPzue/view?usp=sharing

PRIMARY JOB LOCATION:
Multiple Locations

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT (LENGTH OF CONTRACT):
Board Approved School Calendar plus 5 days

EVALUATION PERFORMED BY:
Assistant Superintendent

Socorro Consolidated Schools provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.