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About the Role

The Teaching and Learning Specialist provides instructional leadership to support high-quality teaching and learning across all grade levels and subject areas. This role collaborates with the Principal, teachers, and related service providers to develop, implement, and continuously improve standards-based instruction aligned with New York State Learning Standards and the NYSED Portrait of a Graduate. The specialist partners with teachers to design engaging lessons, integrate social-emotional learning (SEL), and utilize evidence-based practices. Through mentoring, modeling, and co-teaching, the specialist supports teachers in strengthening instructional delivery and increasing student engagement. Additionally, the role facilitates the school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process, assists staff in using student data for instruction and interventions, and oversees the administration of New York State Grades 3–8 assessments. The specialist also coordinates professional learning, supports curriculum implementation, and promotes continuous instructional improvement to ensure all students have access to rigorous, equitable, engaging, and supportive learning experiences.

Responsibilities

Model effective instructional practices through demonstration lessons, co-teaching, classroom coaching, modeling, co-planning and reflective feedback.
Support peer observation and professional learning between classrooms to encourage collaboration, reflection, shared practice, and continuous instructional improvement.
Promote evidence-based instructional practices, including research-based literacy practices to support student achievement.
Support teachers in selecting and implementing appropriate instructional materials, resources, technology, and evidence-based interventions.
Share resources, strategies, and best practices with teachers to enhance instructional delivery and student outcomes.
Facilitate the development and implementation of targeted interventions and enrichment opportunities through the school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework.
Support teachers in implementing evidence-based instructional strategies, differentiated instruction, Universal Design for Learning, and specially designed instruction for students with disabilities.
Facilitate collaborative planning opportunities focused on curriculum alignment, instructional best practices, student engagement, and continuous improvement.
Encourage the use of student-centered instructional practices that promote critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and independence.
Monitor curriculum implementation and instructional initiatives while providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and support in a non-evaluative manner.

Requirements

Experience with curriculum development, instructional planning, and implementation.
Knowledge of the New York State Learning Standards, the NYSED Portrait of a Graduate, and current instructional initiatives.
Strong knowledge of evidence-based literacy instruction, including the ability to support teachers in implementing effective reading practices across grade levels.
Knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices that promote student engagement and achievement.
Knowledge of trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and inclusive instructional practices.
Experience coaching, mentoring, and supporting teachers through collaborative, non-evaluative practices such as modeling, co-teaching, and instructional feedback.
Knowledge of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), progress monitoring, and the use of student data to guide instructional decision-making.
Experience integrating social-emotional learning (SEL) into academic instruction and supporting teachers in embedding SEL into daily classroom practices.
Strong understanding of special education instructional practices, including differentiated instruction, accommodations, and modifications.
Excellent communication, collaboration, facilitation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusting relationships with staff.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to lead school-wide instructional initiatives while fostering a collaborative culture of continuous improvement.
Commitment to supporting teacher growth through coaching, reflective practice, and job-embedded professional learning.
Must successfully clear a thorough background check, including fingerprinting for the NYS Justice Center (NYS-JC) under the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). Some positions may require additional fingerprinting under the Office of Mental Health (OMH) and/or the Department of Health (DOH).

Skills

Instructional Leadership
Curriculum Development
Instructional Planning
Implementation of Standards-Based Instruction
New York State Learning Standards
NYSED Portrait of a Graduate
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Evidence-Based Instructional Practices
Mentoring
Modeling
Co-teaching
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
Data-Informed Instruction
Assessment Administration
Professional Learning Coordination
Curriculum Implementation
Instructional Improvement
Literacy Instruction
Student Engagement
Trauma-Informed Practices
Culturally Responsive Practices
Inclusive Practices
Teacher Coaching
Reflective Feedback
Progress Monitoring
Differentiated Instruction
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Specially Designed Instruction
Communication
Collaboration
Facilitation
Interpersonal Skills
Organizational Skills
Problem-Solving
Project Management

Location

Albany, NY

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Not specified

Education Level

Not specified

Salary/Compensations

$65,000 - $70,000 annually

Benefits

Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package
Health Insurance options: Medical, Dental and Vision
Generous Combined Leave Time
Numerous PAID Holidays
Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
Pension Plan with Agency contribution
Life Insurance at no cost
Paid Training (including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification Update courses, if role appropriate)
Tuition Reimbursement
Travel/ Mileage Reimbursement

About the Company

St. Catherine’s Center for Children is a non-profit organization located in the Greater Capital Region of New York.
Offers a wide array of human services designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children, families and adults, including residential and therapeutic foster care programs for children and youth, Kinship support, homeless and community-based services for adults and families, a special education elementary school for ages 5-13, and so much more.
Committed to cultivating a culture where all employees feel safe to bring their authentic and best selves to the workplace.
Invested in fostering an equitable, inclusive and diversified workplace; collaboratively embracing mindfulness, relevance, respect and solidarity.
Provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families and adults we serve.
Willingness to embrace change and develop new services is, and will remain, our guiding philosophy as we support the human service needs of children, families, and adults throughout the region.

Equal Opportunity

St. Catherine’s Center for Children is committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, reproductive health and pregnancy, family history and genetics, disability, age, military status, veteran status, politics, or other beliefs, and any other characteristics protected by law.