Teacher, Expanded Impact Teacher 1 / Exchange / 26-27

Under moderate supervision and with the support of a Multi-Classroom Leader (MCL), the Expanded Impact Teacher 1 (EIT1) expands their reach to impact more students than a typical teacher position, aligning with student outcomes listed in the School Improvement Plan.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instruction while monitoring student progress to determine instructional needs.
• Collaborate with a team of teachers and staff to review student progress and adjust instruction to ensure progress and increased learning outcomes for every child.
• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures, as well as the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards.
• 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 personalization (reflecting learning levels and interests of individual students).
  • 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 learning needs of individual students.
  • Support the development of students' organizational and time-management skills.
  • Use a variety of strategies to invest students in their learning.
  • Incorporate leveled questioning and discussion in student learning.
  • Provide small-group support for students from other classes or grade levels.
  • Tailor small group and individual instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Monitor and analyze student assessment data.
  • Create structures to communicate with students and keep them informed of their progress.
• Professional Responsibilities:
  • Maintain high growth with students assigned to EIT1.
  • Informally mentor and lead peers, providing leadership in instructional planning and differentiating instruction.
  • Solicit and eagerly receive feedback from supervisors and team members to improve professional skills.
  • Maintain regular communication with families and work collaboratively with them.
  • 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and approved by the Department of Teacher Leadership.
• Teach at least 20% more students than other classrooms of the same grade level or subject area at the same school.
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

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 at least 1 year of demonstrated evidence of 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.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license or ability to provide own transportation.

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, 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 other adults to improve student achievement.
• Ability to set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers.
• Ability to plan ahead 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 lectures and demonstrations.
• 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.

Pay

Full-time, 10-month position with a supplemental salary of $2,250 (non-Title I or Title I schools).

Schedule

Full-time, 10 months.