Teacher, Expanded Impact EC- EIT 2 (26-27)

About the role

The EC Expanded Impact Teacher (ECEIT), Expanded Impact EC, under moderate supervision, expands their reach to impact more students by accomplishing 30% more instructional leadership responsibilities, above that of a typical EC teacher position.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Adhere to the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards
• Set high expectations of achievement that are ambitious and measurable for students
• Backwards plan to align all lessons, activities, and assessments in designated subject(s)
• Design in-person instruction that is aligned to strategies outlined in their students' Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and in alignment with grade level standards (reflecting learning levels and interest of individual students)
• Design assessments that accurately assess student progress
• Hold students accountable for high expectations of behavior and engagement that are ambitious and measurable
• Create classroom environments that are conducive to collaborative and individual learning
• Establish a culture of respect, enthusiasm and rapport
• Hold students accountable for ambitious, measurable standards of academic achievement
• Identify and address learning needs and barriers of individual students
• Support the development of students' organizational and time-management skills
• Invest students in their learning using a variety of influential techniques
• Incorporate multiple Depth of Knowledge questioning and discussion in student learning
• Incorporate small-group and individual instruction in accordance with each student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Provide supplemental aids/services/accommodations/modifications as prescribed in each student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Maintain high growth with assigned EC students and/or team
• Informally mentor & lead peers, especially in instructional planning, EC compliance, and differentiating instruction to meet the needs of learners
• Provide modeling and co-teaching support to teaching colleagues. No more than 30% of his/her instructional day is spent building instructional capacity within other teachers
• Solicit and eagerly receive feedback from supervisor and team members to improve professional skills
• Maintain regular communication with families and work collaboratively with them to design learning both at home and at school and to encourage a home life conducive to learning success
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff responsible for the same students' learning and development
• Participate in professional development opportunities at school, in the district, and for the program

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of curriculum in assigned area
• 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
• Knowledge of the subject matter being taught
• Technology proficiency and knowledge of digital learning may be required for certain assignments
• Excellent computer and reporting skills
• Ability to effectively lead/coach other adults to improve student achievement
• Ability to set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers
• Ability to plan ahead in order to reach goals and avoid problems
• Ability to set clear expectations and hold others accountable for performance
• Ability to adapt one's approach to the requirements of a situation and to change tactics
• Ability to apply logical thinking or reasoning to define and administer effective lesson plans and course objectives
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and school system policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain curriculum guidelines or requirements as established by the State and school system
• Ability to effectively interact with principals, co-workers, students and parents
• Ability to solve problems involving sensitivity or conflict
• Ability to use and apply methods of effective instruction, including lecture and demonstration
• Ability to interpret and use assessment results
• Ability to work confidentially and with discretion
• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, prioritize projects, plan starting and ending deadlines, and successfully bring closure to projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• At least 3 years of prior teaching experience with knowledge of best practices for the instruction of EC certified students
• NC Professional Educators License in one or more of the following exceptionalities required:
• Exceptional Children: Adapted Curriculum
• Exceptional Children: General Curriculum
• Specific Learning Disabled
• Cross-Categorical
• Behaviorally/Emotional Disturbed
• Severely/Profoundly Disabled
• Mentally Disabled

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of curriculum in assigned area
• 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
• Knowledge of the subject matter being taught
• Technology proficiency and knowledge of digital learning may be required for certain assignments
• Excellent computer and reporting skills
• Ability to effectively lead/coach other adults to improve student achievement
• Ability to set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers
• Ability to plan ahead in order to reach goals and avoid problems
• Ability to set clear expectations and hold others accountable for performance
• Ability to adapt one's approach to the requirements of a situation and to change tactics
• Ability to apply logical thinking or reasoning to define and administer effective lesson plans and course objectives
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and school system policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain curriculum guidelines or requirements as established by the State and school system
• Ability to effectively interact with principals, co-workers, students and parents
• Ability to solve problems involving sensitivity or conflict
• Ability to use and apply methods of effective instruction, including lecture and demonstration
• Ability to interpret and use assessment results
• Ability to work confidentially and with discretion
• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, prioritize projects, plan starting and ending deadlines, and successfully bring closure to projects