FY27: Teacher, Team Leader (Grade 6), Francis Scott Key MS, 1.0 FTE
Summary Description
The Middle School team leader coordinates and manages the operations of 6th grade level teams. They should be an effective facilitator, possess strong interpersonal skills, and collaborate with all stakeholders for the benefit of students. Responsibilities include coordinating the grade level instructional program, collaborating with teachers, analyzing achievement data, promoting student and parent engagement, and participating on the Leadership Team.
Physical Demands
As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.
Special Requirements
Required to attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.
Job Specific Information
- Team Leader, 6th Grade: Wage range between $64,591 and $131,472 based on education and experience.
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Physical Demands
As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.
Special Requirements
Required to attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of grade level curriculum, assessment, and instruction.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
- Understanding of the middle school child.
- Ability to work well with students, teachers, and administrators.
- Strong skills in data collection and analysis of formative and summative data sources.
- Strong technology skills.
- Knowledge of and understanding of master schedule.
- Knowledge of Baldrige tools and practices.
- Outstanding facilitation, organizational, and management skills.
- Excellent oral, written communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills.
Knowledge of Performance Standards
This position requires the knowledge and application of the six performance standards that have been established for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS).
Education, Training, and Experience
- Holds, from an accredited institution, a master's degree or its equivalent in semester hours of credit or is within one year of fulfilling this requirement.
- Has had a minimum of three years of outstanding teaching experience, one year of MCPS teaching experience preferred.
- Experience teaching in middle school.
- Demonstrates excellent skills in working effectively with people.
Selection and Continuance of Service
Selected by the principal and a team that will include teachers from the grade level team. (When the career lattice is implemented, team leaders will have to achieve lead teacher status).
Evaluation
Evaluated using the standards of Teacher Professional Growth System.
Certificate and License
Mets the appropriate Maryland State Department of Education certification requirements for a middle school assignment.