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

About the role

This position is funded through exchange for the 26-27 school year.

Qualifications

• Must be in the CMS Teacher Leader Pathway Talent Pool as an EIT3.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree.
• At least 3 years of prior teaching experience with at least 2 years of demonstrated evidence of high-growth student outcomes in relevant subjects.
• NC Professional Educator's License in the subject area and grade level appropriate to the school's needs.
• Must coach 1-2 teachers and have release time on a weekly basis that is dedicated to coaching their caseload.
• Required to teach at least 20% more students than other classrooms of the same grade level or subject area at the same school.

Essential Functions

• 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 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.
• 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.
• Design or lead schoolwide initiatives.
• Serve on curriculum development or assessment committees.
• Partner with parents, community organizations to extend student learning opportunities.
• Develop cross-curricular projects that connect multiple subjects and/or grade levels.
• 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.
• 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.
• Develop the capacity of their coached teacher(s) to do the same.
• 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.
• Required to teach at least 20% more students than other classrooms of the same grade level or subject area at the same school.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of curriculum in assigned area.
• 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 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.