Teacher, Expanded Impact Teacher 1, 4th Grade/ Exchange/ EOY (26-27 SY)

About the Role

The Expanded Impact Teacher 1 (EIT1) expands their reach to impact more students than a typical teacher position, under moderate supervision and with the support of a Multi-Classroom Leader (MCL). This role aligns with student outcomes listed in the School Improvement Plan and involves planning, preparing, and delivering instruction while monitoring student progress to determine instructional needs. The EIT1 collaborates with a team of teachers and staff to review student progress and adjust instruction to ensure progress and increased learning outcomes for every child.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Planning and Preparation:
  • Set high, ambitious, and measurable expectations for student achievement.
  • Backwards plan to align lessons, activities, and assessments in designated subject(s).
  • Design enriched instruction addressing appropriate Depth of Knowledge questioning and personalized learning.
  • Design assessments that accurately measure student progress.
  • Use student data to design interventions that improve achievement across multiple classrooms.
• Classroom Environment:
  • Hold students accountable for high expectations of behavior and engagement.
  • Create classroom environments conducive to collaborative and individual learning.
  • Establish a culture of respect, enthusiasm, and rapport.
• Leadership:
  • Design or lead schoolwide initiatives.
  • Serve on curriculum development or assessment committees.
  • Partner with parents and community organizations to extend student learning opportunities.
  • Develop cross-curricular projects connecting multiple subjects and/or grade levels.
• Instruction:
  • Hold students accountable for ambitious, measurable standards of academic achievement.
  • Identify and address individual student learning needs.
  • Support students' organizational and time-management skills.
  • Use varied strategies to engage students in learning.
  • Incorporate leveled questioning and discussion.
  • Provide small-group support for students from other classes or grade levels.
  • Tailor small-group and individual instruction to meet diverse student needs.
  • Monitor and analyze student assessment data.
  • Create structures to communicate student progress.
• Professional Responsibilities:
  • Maintain high growth with assigned students.
  • Informally mentor and lead peers in instructional planning and differentiation.
  • Solicit and apply feedback from supervisors and team members.
  • Maintain regular communication with families and collaborate with them.
  • Collaborate with teachers and staff responsible for the same students.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and approved by the Department of Teacher Leadership.

Requirements

• Must be in the CMS Teacher Leader Pathway Talent Pool as an EIT1.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 2 years of prior teaching experience, with 1 year of demonstrated high-progress student outcomes in relevant subjects.
• NC Professional Educator’s License in the subject area and grade level appropriate to the school’s needs.
• Evidence of initiative and leadership of adults.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of curriculum principles, standards, and expectations in assigned area.
• Ability to utilize data to make instructional decisions for students.
• Understanding of learning styles, curriculum development, program evaluation, instructional strategies, classroom management, and learning assessment.
• Knowledge of the subject matter being taught.
• Technology proficiency and knowledge of digital learning (required for certain assignments).
• Excellent computer and reporting skills.
• Ability to lead other adults to improve student achievement.
• Ability to set and achieve challenging goals despite barriers.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to set clear expectations and hold others accountable.
• Adaptability to changing situations and requirements.
• Logical thinking and reasoning to define and administer effective lesson plans.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions, school system policies, and procedures.
• Ability to maintain curriculum guidelines as established by the State and school system.
• Effective interaction with principals, co-workers, students, and parents.
• Problem-solving skills involving sensitivity or conflict.
• Ability to use and apply methods of effective instruction, including lectures and demonstrations.
• Ability to interpret and use assessment results.
• Ability to work confidentially and with discretion.
• Time management, meeting deadlines, prioritizing projects, and planning timelines.

Special Requirements

• Coaching other teachers is not an option in this role.
• Required to teach at least 20% more students than other classrooms of the same grade level or subject area at the same school.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license or provide own transportation.
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings may be required.

Pay

Full-time, 10-month position with a $2,250 supplemental stipend (both Non-Title I and Title I schools).

Schedule

Full-time, 10 months.