The teacher leader pathways instructional specialist, under moderate supervision, performs instructional programs support work with limited decision-making discretion developing and maintaining programs for aspiring and in-program teacher leaders. Position collaborates with teachers, curriculum leaders, and principals to provide development and growth through job-embedded professional learning. Employee performs both school-based and district-level work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Teacher Leader Pathways Manager.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
Collaborate with management, school leadership, central office, and school-based administration to implement teacher leader roles in accordance with local and state policy for advanced teaching roles
Assist with the TLP talent pool process for teacher leader roles and grant writing
Coach and build teacher leader capacity to meet district goals
Support recruitment and retention of teacher leaders through advertising and marketing
Support retention of all teachers through developing and implementing proven coaching models and guidelines for teacher leaders
Use student achievement and performance data to refine schools'' retention and development plans through consultation with the school principal
Review and analyze hiring, performance and retention data associated with teacher leader roles to ensure program success
Analyze school data to determine professional development needs and develop teacher leader programs to provide differentiated support to schools
Guide central office and school leadership in assessing effectiveness of teacher leader roles in schools
Help teacher leaders transfer learning experiences into practice
Coordinate the implementation of professional development plans to support teacher leader roles across the district
Design, implement, facilitate, refine, and evaluate professional development for teacher leaders
Provide professional development resources to help school-based administrators achieve specific goals
Support individuals and groups in determining the course of action that is aligned to objectives of each school's improvement plan
Design and implement processes for teacher leaders to improve practices
Build instructional leadership capacity in teacher leaders through differentiated and job-embedded learning activities
Promote flexible scheduling and integration of technology in instructional strategies that foster high quality teaching and learning
Facilitate professional development and attend other related meetings as needed/required
Participate in professional development workshops and training
Create an inclusive environment with positive communication