Master Teacher

PEA certified position following the standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the Teacher's Contract.

About the Role

Master teachers function in a unique manner relative to the traditional teacher. Their primary role is, with the leadership team, to analyze student data, create and institute an academic achievement plan for the school. Master teachers lead cluster/Professional Development groups and provide demonstration lessons, coaching, and team teaching with teachers. They also support teachers by model teaching with students. Master teachers collaborate to support teachers by identifying learning resources and are partners with the school administration in observing and evaluating teachers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze school-wide student data to support the development of a school plan.
• Collaboratively plan, facilitate, and follow-up Cluster/PD meetings.
• Team teach with colleagues, demonstrate model lessons, observe, and provide peer assistance and coaching toward meeting teachers' goals.
• Observe teacher performance using the NIET Instructional Rubrics and conduct follow-up teacher conferences.
• Participate in all NIET trainings and become a Certified NIET evaluator.
• Participate in all required Instructional Technology trainings.
• Attend professional development meetings.
• Support the use of 21st Century Technology as relevant to the rubrics and instruction.
• Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone.
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Requirements

• Current Indiana Teacher's License, in subject area applicable to teaching assignment.
• At least 5 years of successful teaching as measured by performance evaluations, promotions, and/or portfolio of work.
• Masters Degree preferred.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an understanding of how to facilitate growth in adults.
• Knowledge and understanding of how to facilitate growth in adults.
• Demonstrated expertise in content, curriculum development, student learning, data analysis, mentoring, and professional development, as demonstrated by an advanced degree, advanced training, and/or career experience.
• Instructional expertise demonstrated through model teaching, team teaching, video presentations, student achievement gains, and/or current administrator reference.
• Skills involving student data that illustrate the teacher's ability to increase student achievement through utilizing specific instructional interventions.

Physical and Mental Demands

Physical requirements and percentage of time:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time: Seldom (Less than 25%)
• Ability to lift 25 pounds: Seldom (Less than 25%)
• Ability to carry 25 pounds: Seldom (Less than 25%)
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table, or in meetings of various configurations: Very Frequent (Greater than 75%)
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter: Very Frequent (Greater than 75%)
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation: Very Frequent (Greater than 75%)
• Ability to operate job-related equipment: Very Frequent (Greater than 75%)
• Ability to reach in all directions: Very Frequent (Greater than 75%)