Teacher, Multi-Classroom Leader 1 / Exchange / 26-27

About the Role

The Teacher, Multi-Classroom Leader 1 (MCL1) intensively coaches 4-6 teachers and uses co-teaching, modeling, and small groups to support students. This includes weekly or bi-weekly coaching cycles with assigned teachers. The MCL1 leads a team of teachers and support staff responsible for multiple classrooms, organizing teaching roles to fit each teacher's strengths, content knowledge, and professional development goals. The MCL1 establishes annual goals for each team member, reviews student progress regularly, and adjusts instruction to improve learning outcomes. The MCL1 collaborates with the team to innovate and improve teaching and learning, and is accountable for the development of all teachers and students on their caseload.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures, including the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards and MCL Core Competencies.
• Lead the establishment of a highly effective Professional Learning Community (PLC) culture.
• Build capacity in team members to set high, measurable expectations for student achievement and create instructional tools and materials.
• Backwards plan to align lessons, activities, and assessments; support curriculum internalization and implementation.
• Hold students accountable for high expectations of behavior and engagement; create conducive classroom environments.
• Design or lead schoolwide initiatives, serve on curriculum or assessment committees, and partner with parents and community organizations.
• Ensure instructional strategies, assessments, and resources align with student achievement goals; define high-quality instruction across the team.
• Facilitate data analysis and action planning for whole-school improvement.
• Provide coaching support to teammates, conduct regular walkthroughs or observations, and use data to provide evidence-based feedback.
• Set clear, teacher-driven goals grounded in student outcomes and instructional evidence.
• Maintain high growth for students assigned to the team caseload.
• Lead team communication with families to ensure student success.
• Design scheduling for instructional time based on teacher skills and content knowledge.
• Allocate instructional tasks (lesson planning, instruction, interventions, data analysis, grading) among team members based on strengths and goals.
• Model instructional tasks, clarify team roles, and provide developmental feedback and assignments.
• Prepare team members for role changes and advancement opportunities.
• Provide feedback to the principal concerning team members' instructional performance.
• Participate in professional development opportunities at school, district, and program levels.

Requirements

• Must be in the CMS Teacher Leader Pathway Talent Pool as an MCL1.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 4 years of prior teaching experience with 2 years 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 effective leadership/coaching of adults.
• Comprehensive knowledge of curriculum principles, standards, and expectations in assigned area.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize data for instructional decisions.
• Knowledge of learning styles, curriculum development, program evaluation, instructional strategies, classroom management, and learning assessment.
• Ability to lead and coach adults to improve student achievement.
• Ability to set and meet high performance standards, plan ahead, and adapt to changing requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions, policies, and assessment results.
• Ability to interact effectively with principals, co-workers, students, and parents.
• Technology proficiency and knowledge of digital learning may be required for certain assignments.

Special Requirements

• Fully released from classroom teaching responsibilities.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license or provide own transportation for travel to school district buildings and professional meetings.

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 months.

Reports to: Principal