Master Teacher/Literacy (26-27)

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of curriculum in assigned area
• Comprehensive knowledge of staff development practices, procedures, and techniques
• 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 to include word processing, spreadsheets, and desktop publishing applications
• Knowledgeable about local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
• Confidentiality regarding school system business
• Initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement
• Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current programs

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 within the classroom to include technology integration utilizing the MTSS framework components
• Support professional learning communities (PLC's) in developing their classroom practices to meet student needs and curricular demands
• Develop, facilitate, and evaluate the success of 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
• Aid teachers in application of 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
• 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 other related meetings as needed/required
• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication
• Perform related work as assigned or required