Teacher, Multi-Classroom Leader 1/ Literacy 4th & 5th Grade/ (26-27) EOY

About the Role

The Teacher, Multi-Classroom Leader 1 (MCL1) intensively coaches 4-6 teachers using co-teaching, modeling, and small-group support. 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 align with each teacher's strengths, content knowledge, and professional development goals. The role involves setting annual goals for team members, reviewing student progress, and adjusting instruction to improve learning outcomes. The MCL1 collaborates with the team to innovate and improve teaching practices and is accountable for the learning and 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 align lessons, activities, and assessments.
• Create physical classroom environments conducive to collaborative and individual learning, fostering respect, enthusiasm, and rapport.
• Design or lead schoolwide initiatives, serve on curriculum or assessment committees, and partner with parents and community organizations to extend learning opportunities.
• Ensure instructional strategies, assessments, and resources align with the school's student achievement goals.
• Facilitate data analysis and action planning for whole-school improvement in collaboration with the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT).
• Provide coaching support to teammates, including regular walkthroughs, observations, and 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 strengths and content knowledge.
• Allocate instructional tasks (e.g., lesson planning, small-group instruction, data analysis) among team members.
• Model instructional tasks and provide developmental feedback to team members.
• Prepare team members for role changes and advancement opportunities.
• Provide feedback to the principal regarding team members' instructional performance.
• Participate in professional development opportunities at the school, district, and program levels.

Requirements

• Must be in the CMS Teacher Leader Pathway Talent Pool as an MCL1.
• Comprehensive knowledge of curriculum principles, standards, and expectations in the assigned area.
• Ability to utilize data to make instructional decisions for students.
• Demonstrated understanding of learning styles, curriculum development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, and 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 and coach adults to improve student achievement.
• Strong goal-setting, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and apply logical thinking to lesson planning and instruction.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions, policies, and assessment results.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with principals, co-workers, students, and parents.
• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and prioritize projects.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Fully released from classroom teaching responsibilities.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license or ability to provide own transportation for travel to 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-month schedule.