Coordinating Teacher- Teacher Support Program

Location: Crossroads III, Cary, NC
FLSA Status: Exempt
Eligible for hybrid telework workweek

About the Role

Provides support and assistance to employees, including beginning teachers, alternative licensure teachers, ambassador teachers, and employees new to the district, ensuring their effective transition into the district and specifically into the classroom. Designs and delivers professional learning for all district teachers, including those that may require additional support. Collaborates with Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Academics, Human Resources, school administrators, mentor coordinators, mentors, and other supervisors to monitor and administer system-wide compliance with state, federal, and local Beginning Teacher Support Program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Establishes relationships with new and beginning teachers (including those requiring additional support), their mentors, mentor coordinators, and school administrators for an assigned set of schools; collaborates to determine gaps between needed and existing support.
• Informally observes and mentors beginning teachers (including those requiring additional support) to provide feedback related to curriculum and instruction, classroom management, and other related areas.
• Develops and implements differentiated support plans for teachers, which may include general orientation, induction, mentoring, coaching, and professional learning.
• Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of training delivered and its impact on the instructional process, student achievement, and system goals.
• Assists with implementation and oversight of employee evaluation and licensure systems, including the NC Educators’ Evaluation System for licensed employees.
• Conducts licensure reviews to verify program codes and determine appropriate beginning teacher status.
• Monitors, collects, and reviews documentation to support compliance with state-mandated Beginning Teacher Support Program and alternative licensure requirements.
• Attends and participates in human resources staff meetings, external committees, professional development, WCPSS recruitment events, and other school system functions, as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in General Education or related field.
• Four years of teaching experience in a public school setting.
• Experience in planning and delivering professional learning.
• Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License-Standard Professional II in a teaching area.
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of the Beginning Teacher Support Program.
• Considerable knowledge of policies governing North Carolina Professional Educator’s Licensure requirements, including the licensure renewal process.
• Considerable knowledge of NCEES and the overall evaluation process of professional staff.
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Apps.
• Strong coaching skills and ability to support planning, reflection, and problem resolution.
• Ability to design and deliver professional learning to adults.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to use various communication techniques to ensure appropriate information flow, collaboration, and feedback.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, support staff, and other key stakeholders.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or School Administration.
• Experience serving as a BTSP Mentor Coordinator or Mentor.
• Experience serving as an Instructional Facilitator, Math/Literacy Coach, or similar role.

Schedule

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends). A considerable amount of travel is required to schools, central service offices, and other locations within Wake County.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment with mostly low to moderate noise levels. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position requires direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force. Must be able to drive automotive equipment.