Teacher Induction Specialist at Corpus Christi Independent School District

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree; Elementary or Secondary Certification
• Valid Texas teaching certification

• Master’s Degree

• Computer operations
• Software productivity tools (Le., Microsoft Office)
• E-mail
• Printers
• Job-related financial and student management systems
• Multimedia tools
• Electronic file management
• Technology applications
• Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
• District Acceptable Use Policy and Technology Ethics/Etiquette applications

Experience Required:

• Five years’ experience as a classroom teacher
• Three years’ successful experience in teacher training or mentoring role

Personal Required:

• Possesses knowledge of curriculum and related rules
• Displays ability to evaluate teaching effectiveness
• Displays problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrates strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates ability to effectively implement training and peer mentoring for new teachers, teachers teaching out of their certification areas, teachers working on alternative certification, teachers in peril or in need of assistance, and other staff members
• Maintains ability to effectively provide mentor training and instructional coaching

Function

The Induction Specialist collaborates with Teaching and Learning to develop and implement systems of support for first year teachers, develops the New Teacher Orientation program, facilitates the first-year teacher induction academy content, and provides job-embedded coaching and mentoring.

Reports To:

Director for Professional Learning
 

Responsibilities:

• Provides job embedded professional development for teachers
• Utilizes best practices for mentoring as well as support in the classroom 
• Conducts focused and guided planning sessions related to curriculum, instruction, classroom management and assessment that is aligned with the Instructional Guides provided by the Teaching and Learning Team
• Collaborates with the Teaching and Learning Team to plans and organize meetings that provide “real time” support for new teachers 
• Embeds Induction class material in meeting schedule 
• Visits classrooms and facilitates professional and emotional support 
• Supports new teachers with the district training expectations
• Challenges teachers to plan and pursue professional growth activities and coordinates such activities
• Collaborate with Teaching and Learning Team to provide research-based strategies that best support educational practices
• Supports pedagogy that incorporates strategies to work with divergent learners and at-risk populations
• Promotes high expectations, and provides motivation for and recognition of excellence and achievement in teacher performance
• Values the organization by maintaining a positive working environment, adhering to the District’s mission statement, recognizing various roles and functions within the District, displaying sensitivity to various situations and needs, and supporting each teacher and staff member
• Provides assistance and support to teachers while observing, modeling, and sharing strategies and ideas
• Assist teachers in implementing TEKS-based learning
• Collaborates with both the Teaching and Learning and Special Education Support Services Teams to use current educational research to assist teachers in meeting the needs of students with various learning styles and backgrounds
• Perform duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in District policy and in the Texas Education Code
• Promotes positive relations with school personnel and the general public
• Participating in professional organizations
• Communicates District’s curriculum practices, goals, standards, and instructional focus to staff and community
• Provide support to campus mentors with training and facilitation of mentoring

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental/Physical Demands/Environment Demands:

• Displays ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Works closely with other educators
• Maintains educational focus and direction
• Displays ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Engages in frequent Districtwide and occasional national travel
• Works occasionally prolonged and irregular hours

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhausted list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Job Description Revised September 4, 2025