Adult Learning, Best Practices, Coaching, Data Analysis, Diversity, Embedded Systems, Establish Priorities, Leadership, Licensing, Mathematics, Mentoring, Needs Assessment, Organizational Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Record Keeping, Teach Graduate Students, Teachers Help, Team Player, Time Management, Training Tools, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago
Summary:
The Master Teacher Leader - Middle Grades Math is a school-based teacher leader who helps foster the development and growth of middle school math teachers for the purpose of improving teacher efficacy and student learning and achievement. This position provides vision and leadership for teacher growth by working in close collaboration with principals, school leadership teams, PLC's and math teachers. Supports the building of instructional capacity among math teachers to meet the goals for math curriculum implementation in grades 6-8.
The position assumes a variety of roles in supporting math teachers, including, but not limited to:
Mentor: supports individual or groups of math teachers in determining the best course of action to carry out specific instructional tasks and meet specific content objectives
Instructional Coach: helps math teachers close the learning and application gap by transferring skills and knowledge obtained in professional learning opportunities into practice and better utilize math instructional resources to enhance teaching and learning
Professional Developer: helps math teachers acquire new skills and knowledge through custom-designed, job-embedded learning activities based on needs assessments
Data Reviewer: guides math teachers in interpreting and understanding formative and summative assessment data and modifying instructional practices to increase student mastery of learning objectives
As a result of the master teacher's leadership, math teachers improve their teaching practices as evidenced in their North Carolina Educator Evaluation System (NCEES) evaluations.
Essential Duties: (These duties represent a sample and may be adjusted based on the needs of new teachers and schools.)
Serves as the grade level professional learning community (PLC) lead to ensure teachers are able to understand the district's math curriculum units and lessons and deliver effective instruction to students
Engages math teachers to collaborate with one another within and outside of professional learning communities (PLC)
Uses best practices of adult learning to plan and facilitate regularly scheduled training and professional support to help teachers acquire and build a repertoire of skills to meet the needs of every student.
Supports math teachers in acquiring and building a repertoire of skills to meet the needs of every student. Includes co-teaching and modeling lessons.
Works with school leaders and facilitators in using effective observation and feedback techniques to support math teachers
Provides training and support for math teachers in the following areas: math content knowledge, evidence of student learning, data analysis and evidence-based instructional practices
Assists math teachers with understanding student diversity and differentiating instruction to personalize learning opportunities for students
Collaborates with colleagues in district departments and other schools to enhance his/her own learning and share growth opportunities for math teachers
Maintains records of support for math teachers
Participates in district-wide professional learning opportunities
Performs related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Minimum
Bachelor's degree in math, education or a related field
Two years of successful math teaching or math leadership experience
One year of effective math teacher leadership experience
Desirable
Master's degree in math, education or related field
Three or more years of successful math teaching or related school-based experience
Two or more years of highly effective teacher leadership experience
Licensing / Certification Requirements: NC Middle Grades Math licensure or K-6 licensure with 6th Grade Math
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Ability to advocate for new teachers and their professional growth
Knowledge of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for math at all grade levels
Knowledge of best practices for effective teaching and student assessment
Knowledge of the challenges facing staff, students and families in low wealth schools
Knowledge of professional development techniques and adult learning theory
Mastery of current teaching methodologies and best practices.
Ability to use collaborative communication and coaching skills in diverse groups
Ability to effectively discern the professional development needs of the new teacher and model effective strategies
Ability to collaborate with school leaders and teachers to create change in classrooms
Flexibility to adjust priorities and assume new responsibilities based on school needs
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficient in 21st century technology teaching tools.