Lead Teacher / Instructional Coach

NATURE OF WORK

Under the supervision of the principal(s) at the respective school(s), lead teacher /

instructional coaches contribute to the development, coordination and implementation of

instructional initiatives and the overall system of teaching and learning in the school.

The Lead Teacher / Instructional Coach provides principals with assistance in job

embedded staff development and work with teachers and students to support sustained

best practice implementation.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Master's degree preferred with emphasis on the area of specialty, curriculum or

administration. Proven record of excellence as a classroom teacher with predictive

characteristics of an outstanding team leader. Experience facilitating staff development

programs. Must possess a teaching certificate from the State of North Carolina.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Supports school-based, job embedded professional development.

2.Works with staff to implement a coherent curriculum aligned with state and

national standards.

3.Works with students in small groups and one-on-one to support the system of

effective teaching and learning at the school.

4.Promotes use of consistent instructional framework and research-based

strategies.

5.Assists in the development of effective, standards-aligned instructional materials.

6.Demonstrates leadership and collaboration in the implementation of Professional

Learning Communities best practices.

7.Helps instructional staff secure, analyze and interpret data for promoting

instructional improvement.

8.Models instructional strategies with teachers and staff in classrooms.

9.Makes regular classroom visits to support instructional improvement.

10. Provides feedback to teachers and staff regarding implementation issues.

11. Provides customized professional development to meet unique student needs and

support differentiated instruction.

12. Participates in regular professional development to improve knowledge and skills.

13. Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM RESPONSIBILITIES

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated

office machines including computers, typewriters, copiers, facsimile machines, etc. Must

be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push,

pull or otherwise move objects. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a

significant degree.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable,

functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from

obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to

convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions

to subordinates or assistants.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports,

forms, articles, manuals, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports,

forms, meeting minutes, speeches, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all

rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak before

groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to

define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an

extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to

deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain

procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate

effectively and efficiently in standard English.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and

subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; and to understand and

apply the principles of descriptive statistics and statistical inference.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width

and shape.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and

accurately in using automated office equipment.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office

equipment. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades

of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving

and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when

confronted with persons acting under stress.

Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing

or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by

ear.) Must be able to communicate via telephone.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1.Thorough knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices and procedures of

school curriculum.

2.Considerable knowledge of standard research techniques, methods and

procedures.

3.Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

4.Considerable knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as

outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules

and regulations.

5.Considerable knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and

administration.

6.Considerable knowledge of standard bookkeeping practices as applied to

governmental transactions.

7.Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of educational

administration.

8.Skill in writing effective correspondence, speeches and other documents

representing the District.

9.Skill in the operation of common office machines, including popular

computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs.

10. Ability to provide leadership and to supervise the planning, development and

establishment of new, modified and/or improved programs, services and

activities.

11. Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines, and to

formulate, develop and present recommendations to resolve problems and

questions.

12. Ability to organize work flow and coordinate activities.

13. Ability to research program documents and narrative materials, and to compile

reports from information gathered.

14. Ability to maintain complex schedules, records and files.

15. Ability to make administrative decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances,

regulations and school system policies and procedures.

16. Ability to plan and coordinate group activities and special events.

17. Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.

18. Ability to make oral presentations before large groups of people.

19. Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with school

officials and the general public.

20. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated

by work assignments.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Full-time for ten (10) months

Salary based on state and local salary schedules

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description was designed to indicate the general nature and level of

work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or

be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and

qualifications required of employees to this job.