JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the school principal and under the general direction of the Network Superintendent in collaboration with the Deputy Superintendent of Academics and/or appropriate supervisor/ Administrator, this position will have the overall responsibility for providing instructional and organizational leadership to support teachers in the specified core content area at the assigned middle/high school. A Teacher-Leader in the Providence School system plays a critical role in improvement efforts and demonstrates an enhanced sense of professionalism. A teacher-leader has well developed content knowledge, a well-developed understanding of standards-based curriculum, knowledge of current research related to the content area, and research-based strategies related to the implementation of effective teaching practices and provide instructional coaching

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

RIDE Requirements

Elem. KG-6 or Elem. 1-6 with MS English Ext., or MS English with MS English Ext. or Sec. English

ESL Preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• BA in applicable field from accredited college or university
• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background check.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES

Collaborate with school and district level staff to continuously improve instruction and achievement in the core content area by:

• Participate in regularly scheduled teacher leader meetings and professional learning experiences (PLE) outside of the school day.
• Participate in professional learning during the summer (paid at the professional development rate)
• Participate in district initiatives on leadership and coaching development and training, including the recording and analysis of professional practice and coaching sessions.
• Participating in District Content area PLC curriculum design, development, and implementation as appropriate
• Maintaining a model classroom (as allowed by classroom space allocations)
• Serving as an instructional coach to department members
• Conducting cycles of observation and feedback for everyone in their department
  • Conduct short, non-evaluative cycles of observation, feedback, and support for each member of their department
  • Support teachers in their department by acting as a coach and thought partner to support action steps for ongoing improvement of instructional practice
• Mentoring teachers who are new to teaching and to the school.
• Participate in district initiatives on leadership and coaching development and training

Collaborate with building administration and colleagues in developing and sustaining a professional learning community by:

• Facilitating collaborative planning time with departmental colleagues
• Training and assisting teachers in the selection and use of a variety of assessment instruments.
• Modeling how to administer assessments and collect data.
• Conducting data conferences with classroom teachers to interpret data and plan instruction, and assists teachers in using assessment data to plan appropriate instruction.
• Designing, developing, participating, and facilitating district and school-level professional development related to subject area content and curriculum
• Serving on the school-based interview team as appropriate
• Serving as a liaison between the department teachers and the principal and between the school level and central level administration (content area supervisors)
• Actively serve on the school's ILT and support the enactment of the school-wide problem of practice, school improvement plan, and communicating this work to the school community and stakeholders
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Continue to increase content knowledge and pedagogical knowledge and leadership skills by:
• Attending meetings and professional development related to content, pedagogy, and leadership as appropriate and/or as directed by the administration
• Engaging in activities related to sharing expertise in content and pedagogical knowledge including active membership on the district-wide curriculum writing team for the content area
• Manage the operational/organization needs of the department by:
• Planning and facilitating departmental meetings that use relevant data to inform teaching and learning.
• Review and respond to departmental data and/or use departmental data to drive coaching, departmental and professional development planning
• Tracking inventory and distributing materials (supplies, tools, books, and equipment) directly connected with the operation of the department
• Providing necessary information to building leadership to support the budgeting process
• Working to orient new and substitute teachers to department procedures
• Serving as a contact person for departmental communication (ex. notification of learning opportunities, etc.
• Model teaching a variety of course offerings within a department.

*Duties are expected to be performed during the designated departmental teacher-leader associated time periods (equivalent to 1 period/1 block per day)

*The stipend for this position is intended to cover the work time beyond the school day such as Department Teacher Leader meetings and professional development activities, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS

• Master's degree in the content area or curriculum and instruction (Preferred)
• Five (5) years successful teaching experience in an urban school district (Preferred)
• Previous participation in core-curriculum development work (Preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of content area standards and research-based teaching practices
• Demonstrated ability to provide instructional leadership and coaching for the purpose of enabling teachers to improve their instructional practice
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, administrators, and parent/community members
• Demonstrated communication and group facilitation skills
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver professional development
• Knowledge of adult learning theory
• You must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employment
• Bilingual Preferred

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, and Personal Time Off (PTO).