Teacher, Expanded Impact Teacher 4 / Exchange / 26-27

Under moderate supervision and with the support of a Multi-Classroom Leader, the Expanded Impact Teacher 4 (EIT4) expands their reach to impact more students by taking on 3-4 additional instructional leadership responsibilities above those of a typical teacher, aligned with student outcomes in the School Improvement Plan. This role involves planning, preparing, and delivering instruction, monitoring student progress, and coaching a caseload of 3 teachers. The EIT4 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 achievement expectations for students.
  • Backwards plan to align lessons, activities, and assessments in designated subject(s).
  • Design enriched instruction addressing appropriate Depth of Knowledge questioning and personalized learning.
  • Create assessments that accurately measure student progress.
  • Use student data to design interventions improving achievement across multiple classrooms.
• Classroom Environment:
  • Hold students accountable for high expectations of behavior and engagement.
  • Develop the capacity of coached teacher(s) to do the same.
  • Create 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 academic standards.
  • 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 in instruction.
  • Tailor small group and individual instruction to meet student needs.
  • Monitor and analyze student assessment data.
  • Communicate student progress and keep students informed.
• Professional Responsibilities:
  • Maintain high growth with assigned students.
  • Informally mentor and lead peers in instructional planning and differentiation.
  • Solicit and apply feedback from supervisors, coached teachers, and team members.
  • Maintain regular communication with families and collaborate with them.
  • Collaborate with staff responsible for the same students' learning and development.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Teach at least 20% more students than other classrooms of the same grade level or subject area at the same school.
• Choose 3 additional formal instructional leadership responsibilities (e.g., Lead PLC, data analysis, instruct/tutor small groups, model classroom, Beginning Teacher Mentor, committee lead, lead PD, MTSS).
• 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 EIT4/MCL1.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 3 years of prior teaching experience with 2 years of demonstrated 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.
• Evidence of initiative and leadership of adults.
• Coach 3 teachers with dedicated weekly release time for coaching.
• Serve as teacher of record for a classroom and teach at least 50% of the day.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license or provide own transportation for travel to district buildings and professional meetings.

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 (may be required for certain assignments).
• Excellent computer and reporting skills.
• Ability to lead/coach adults to improve student achievement.
• Goal-setting and problem-solving skills to reach high performance standards.
• Ability to plan, set expectations, and hold others accountable.
• Adaptability to changing situations and requirements.
• Logical thinking and reasoning to define and administer effective lesson plans.
• Interpretation of technical instructions, school policies, and assessment results.
• Ability to maintain curriculum guidelines as established by the State and school system.
• Effective interaction with principals, co-workers, students, and parents.
• Problem-solving involving sensitivity or conflict.
• Confidentiality and discretion in handling information.
• Time management, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing projects.

Pay

Full-time, 10-month position with supplemental pay:

• Non-Title I School: $11,250 supplemental
• Title I School: $16,000 supplemental

Schedule

Full-time, 10-month schedule.