District Beginning Teacher Support Coordinator

District Beginning Teacher Support Coordinator

Purpose: The Beginning Teacher Support Coordinator works under general supervision and leads in the following areas: Beginning Teacher (BT) Support Program, professional development for beginning teachers, Mentor Program, supporting feedback and evaluation processes for beginning teachers and other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Executive Director of Human Resources

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Beginning Teacher Program & Professional Development:

• Manages, coaches and develops the district's Beginning Teacher Mentors and supports building-level Site Support Leaders.

• Works collaboratively with internal partners (Curriculum and Instruction team) and external partners (local colleges and universities) to develop, plan, execute, and facilitate professional development for renewal and alternatively licensed teachers.

• Engages BTs in professional development opportunities and ensures that BTs successfully complete all required professional development.

• Coordinates all communication and expectations for Site Support Leaders.

• Leads training for Beginning Teachers on the North Carolina Educator Evaluation System.

• Develops and maintains Beginning Teacher website.

• Attends required district, regional, and state meetings, including regional BT meetings.

Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Partners with the Director of Talent Acquisition to develop a comprehensive and innovative recruiting plan each year for beginning teachers.

• Participates in local, regional and state college-based career fairs to build relationships and recruit graduating teacher candidates.

• Coordinates with partners to recruit, hire, and support international teachers.

• Leads and facilitates comprehensive onboarding of all new teachers, especially BTs..

• Plans and collaborates with school system Principals to provide support for beginning teachers at school sites.

• Coordinates the mentor program for Beginning Teachers.

• Coordinates the recruitment and placement of all certified interns.

Compliance & Reporting:

• Develops and maintains Title II Beginning Teacher and Lateral Entry reports.

• Monitors the teacher evaluation system (NCEES) for BTs to ensure compliance.

• Consults and works with Principals and other leaders to ensure state and local requirements for BTs are met.

• Verifies and provides information necessary to satisfy local and state reporting requirements and leads preparation for state-level audits for the Beginning Teacher Support program.

• Remains current in state and federal program guidelines, procedures, rules, and laws.

• Stays abreast of North Carolina Standard Course of Study instructional initiatives as they apply to new teachers.

Miscellaneous:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university strongly preferred

• 5 years of successful work experience in teaching and educational leadership; K-12 education experience required

• NC Teacher Certification - required

• National Board Certification - preferred

• Experience as a mentor or new teacher support role - preferred

• Experience leading new teacher support - preferred

• Experience recruiting for education or other related fields - preferred

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills

• Strong understanding of research-based best practices for new teacher support

• Ability to conduct professional development for teachers and administrators

• Ability to disaggregate, interpret, and analyze data

• Success working collaboratively with colleagues, leadership and diverse groups at all levels within the district

• Ability to lead and develop others

• Ability to work and lead independently

• Discreet, able to handle confidential and proprietary information appropriately.

Term of Employment: 12 months

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