Teacher, Expanded Impact Teacher 3/ (26-27)

General Definition of Work

The Expanded Impact Teacher 3 (EIT3), under moderate supervision, with the support of a Multi-Classroom Leader, expands their reach to impact more students by accomplishing at least 3 additional instructional leadership responsibilities above that of a typical teacher position, in alignment with student outcomes listed in the School Improvement Plan. The EIT3 is responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering instruction and monitoring student progress to determine instructional needs. This position requires a coaching caseload of 1-2 teachers. The EIT3 works closely and collaboratively with a team of teachers and other staff members to review student progress and adjust instruction to ensure progress and increased learning outcomes for every child.

Qualifications

• Must be in the CMS Teacher Leader Pathway Talent Pool as an EIT3.
• Salary/Status: Certified, Schedule/Full-time, 10 months. Non-Title I School: $6,750 supplemental; Title 1 School: $9,000 supplemental.
• Reports To: Principal.
• Place of Work: The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Adhere to the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards.
• Planning And Preparation:
• 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 instruction that is enriched addressing appropriate Depth of Knowledge questioning and personalized (reflecting learning levels and interests of individual students).
• Design assessments that accurately assess 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 that are ambitious and measurable.
• Create classroom environments that are conducive to collaborative and individual learning.
• Establish a culture of respect, enthusiasm, and rapport.
• Leadership:
• Design or lead schoolwide initiatives.
• Partner with parents, community organizations to extend student learning opportunities.
• Develop cross-curricular projects that connect 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.
• Incorporate leveled questioning and discussion in student learning.
• 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 EIT3.
• Informally mentor and lead peers, providing leadership in instructional planning and differentiating instruction.
• Solicit and eagerly receive feedback from supervisors, coached teacher(s), 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.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 3 years of prior teaching experience with at least 2 years of demonstrated evidence of high-growth student outcomes in relevant subjects required.
• NC Professional Educator's License in the subject area and grade level appropriate to the school's needs required.
• Evidence of initiative and leadership of adults required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience desired.
• Desired determined by talent pool screening rubrics.

Special Requirements

• Note: This position must coach 1-2 teachers and have release time on a weekly basis that is dedicated to coaching their caseload.
• This position must be teacher of record for a classroom and teach at least 50% of the day.
• Required to teach at least 20% more students that other classrooms of the same grade level or subject area at the same school.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation.
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings.