Teacher, Multi-Classroom Leader 2/ (26-27) EOY

Under moderate supervision, the Teacher, Multi-Classroom Leader 2 (MCL2) intensively coaches 7-8 teachers on their caseload, using co-teaching, modeling, and small groups to support students and meet the principal's standards of excellence. Intensive support includes conducting complete coaching cycles on a weekly or bi-weekly cadence. The MCL2 leads a team of teachers and support staff, influencing practices to increase student outcomes, and is accountable for the learning and development of all teachers and students on their caseload and team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment of a highly effective Professional Learning Community (PLC) culture.
• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures, including the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards and MCL Core Competencies.
• Build capacity in team members to:
  • Set high, ambitious, and measurable expectations for all students.
  • Establish methods and create instructional tools for team teachers.
  • Clarify content and teaching processes verbally and with tools.
  • Backwards plan to align lessons, activities, and assessments.
  • Design enriched and personalized instruction, and accurate assessments.
  • Model and practice teaching strategies; analyze student work for next steps.
• Build capacity in team members to:
  • Hold students accountable for high expectations of behavior and engagement.
  • Create physical classroom environments conducive to learning.
  • Establish a culture of 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.
• Develop cross-curricular projects connecting multiple subjects and/or grade levels.
• Ensure instructional strategies, assessments, and resources align with student achievement goals.
• Define high-quality instruction with the school principal and facilitate data analysis and action planning with the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT).
• Hold students accountable for ambitious, measurable academic standards and address individual learning needs.
• Support students' organizational and time-management skills and invest them in their learning.
• Provide coaching support to teammates, building instructional capacity in a team of 7-8 teachers.
• Conduct regular walkthroughs or observations focused on instructional practices.
• Use data to provide evidence-based feedback and set clear, teacher-driven goals.
• Maintain high growth for students assigned to the team caseload.
• Solicit and receive feedback to improve professional skills.
• Lead team communication with families to ensure student success.
• Determine how students spend instructional time based on teacher skills and content knowledge.
• Allocate instructional and non-instructional duties among team members based on strengths and goals.
• Model instructional tasks, clarify roles, and provide developmental feedback to team members.
• Assess team members for potential role changes and provide feedback to the principal.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Must be in the CMS Teacher Leader Pathway Talent Pool as an MCL2.
• 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.
• Minimum of one year in a formal adult leadership role.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

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.
• Ability to set challenging goals and meet high performance standards despite barriers.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to set clear expectations and hold others accountable.
• Adaptability to changing situations and requirements.
• Logical thinking and reasoning to define and administer effective lesson plans.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions, school system policies, and procedures.
• Ability to maintain curriculum guidelines as established by the State and school system.
• Effective interaction with principals, co-workers, students, and parents.
• Problem-solving skills involving sensitivity or conflict.
• Ability to use and apply methods of effective instruction, including lecture and demonstration.
• Ability to interpret and use assessment results.
• Ability to work confidentially and with discretion.
• Time management, meeting deadlines, prioritizing projects, and planning start and end dates.

Benefits

Supplemental pay:

• Non-Title I School: $13,750
• Title I School: $18,250

Schedule

Full-time, 10 months.

Reports to the Principal. The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, with the possibility of working at other locations as required.

Special Requirements

• The MCL position is fully released from the classroom.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license or provide own transportation.
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings may be required.