Master Teacher-Literacy (26-27)

Job Summary

The master teacher, under moderate supervision, performs intermediate‑level work with limited decision‑making discretion. Working in the classroom with the teacher of record, the master teacher implements effective teaching strategies that align to required content standards and supports curriculum instruction for grades K‑12, including technology integration. At the principal’s discretion, the employee may serve as the teacher of record. This role carries out Board of Education policies and procedures as an expert curriculum practitioner under the direction of the building‑level principal.

Reports to: Principal

Place of work: Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Schools campuses (with possible assignment to other locations as needed).

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with school administration and the classroom teacher of record to provide targeted instructional strategies, including technology integration, utilizing the MTSS framework.
• Demonstrate instructional expertise and coaching skills.
• Support professional learning communities (PLCs) in developing classroom practices to meet student needs and curricular demands.
• Develop, facilitate, and evaluate building‑level professional development activities aligned to prioritized school goals.
• Improve classroom teaching by setting clear expectations and observing, coaching, and modeling effective teaching strategies.
• Conduct follow‑up teacher conferences that provide specific and actionable feedback.
• Oversee planning, facilitation, and follow‑up of school‑based professional development.
• Assist teachers in applying new professional learning.
• Understand and analyze data from multiple sources; use data to identify student learning trends, set goals, monitor and modify instruction, and increase student achievement in accordance with school improvement plans.
• Support an instructional program conducive to accelerated student achievement.
• Investigate, review, and evaluate instructional research; support teachers in identifying promising subject‑specific strategies to improve outcomes.
• Regularly assess student learning and provide specific, timely feedback to students regarding performance.
• Support colleagues to align standards, curricula, instructional strategies, and assessment tools.
• Team‑teach with colleagues, demonstrate model lessons, and support teachers in using effective instructional strategies to meet students’ learning needs.
• Facilitate professional development and attend related meetings as required.
• Participate in professional development workshops and leadership training.
• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication.
• Perform related work as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of curriculum principles, standards, and expectations in the assigned area.
• Comprehensive knowledge of staff development practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Ability to utilize appropriate data and information to make instructional decisions for students.
• Understanding of various learning styles, curriculum development, program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and related research.
• Proficiency with 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 operations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong judgment, reasoning, and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Positive communication skills across all settings and mediums.
• Problem‑solving ability utilizing sound judgment.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding school system business.
• Initiative, independence, and sound judgment.
• Ability to develop charts, graphs, reports, and records related to school planning and strategy.
• Capability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new or existing programs.
• Effectiveness in a deadline‑driven, rapidly changing team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid North Carolina teaching license in the specific content area required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience as a content‑area teacher.
• Master’s degree in Education preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.

Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license or ability to provide own transportation.
• Travel to school‑district buildings and professional meetings as needed.

Pay

State Salary Schedule – Full‑time, 10‑month appointment.