Facilitator, Elementary School Literacy (26-27 SY: Start date 9/21)

Under moderate supervision, performs intermediate-level work with limited decision-making discretion to support effective implementation of reading and writing programs by providing leadership, knowledge, and support to enable teachers to meet high expectations. This position serves as a resource for literacy initiatives, shared with classroom teachers through collaboration, coaching, monitoring, and professional development activities. Performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the school principal.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Adhere to the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards
• Organize, disseminate, and monitor reading/writing programs for quality assurance
• Improve classroom teaching by conducting regular classroom visits to observe, coach, and model effective teaching strategies
• Conduct follow-up teacher conferences that provide specific and actionable feedback
• Demonstrate instructional expertise and coaching skills
• Develop, facilitate, and evaluate building-level professional development activities aligned to prioritized school goals
• Team-teach with colleagues, demonstrate model lessons, and support teachers in using effective instructional strategies to meet students' learning needs
• Use data to identify student learning trends, set goals, monitor and modify instruction, and increase student achievement in accordance with school improvement plans
• Understand and analyze data from multiple sources
• Support an instructional program conducive to accelerated student achievement
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with families, school personnel, and the community
• Collaborate to align standards, curricula, instructional strategies, and assessment tools
• Develop feedback documentation and reporting for school administrators and department leadership; support open communication between schools and the central office literacy team
• Facilitate professional development and attend related meetings as needed or required
• Participate in professional development workshops and training
• Create an environment with positive communication
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience required
• Valid NC teaching license in K-5 or K-12 Reading or MG ELA or HS Reading required
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license or ability to provide own transportation
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of literacy curriculum
• Comprehensive knowledge of staff development practices, procedures, and techniques
• Comprehensive knowledge of how to utilize appropriate data and information to make instructional decisions for students
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various learning styles, curriculum development and program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
• Skilled in the use of current software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and desktop publishing applications
• Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment, or software related to business needs
• Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings and mediums
• Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to develop related charts, graphs, reports, and records pertaining to school planning and strategy
• Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current programs
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment

Pay

Certified

Schedule

Full-time, 10 months

Reports to: School Principal

Work location: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools premises; may require work at other locations as reasonably required.