CTE - Carpentry Teacher

Chatham County Schools•Pittsboro, NC

62d

About The Position

With a common goal of increased student achievement, CCS curriculum coaches are change catalysts who develop and nurture high-quality teachers through data-driven decisions and instructional support. Rationale: The realm of education continues to change drastically with new curriculum mandates and high stakes accountability. Educators have worked diligently to determine ways to improve instruction within schools. To respond to the constant pressures, many stakeholders have valued instructional coaching to provide extra support for teachers to ensure academic success with students. Description: Curriculum coaches are change catalyst in the school and district. Coaches exhibit the qualities of a model teacher by facilitating learning as well as by providing instructional support through resources and data analysis. Areas of responsibilities inherent in meeting these goals include: Professional support - coach and mentor teachers through non-evaluative observation and feedback, co-plan instructional strategies, and model lessons Learning facilitator - design collaborative, job-embeded, standards-based professional learning Resource facilitator - expand teacher's use of a variety of resources to improve instruction Data coach - ensure that student achievement data is used to drive decisions at the classroom and school level School leader - work collaboratively (with formal and informal leaders) to plan, implement, and assess school change initiatives to ensure alignment with and focus on intended results, and to monitor transfer or practice from professional development into action. NATURE OF WORK Under the supervision of the principal(s) at the respective school(s), curriculum coaches contribute to the development, coordination and implementation of instructional initiatives. The Curriculum Coaches provide principals with assistance in job embedded staff development and work with teachers to support sustained best practice implementation.

Requirements

Master's degree with emphasis on the area of specialty, curriculum or administration preferred.
Proven record of excellence as a classroom teacher with predictive characteristics of an outstanding administrator.
Experience facilitating staff development programs.
Must possess a teaching certificate from the State of North Carolina.

Responsibilities

Supports school-based, job embedded professional development.
Works with staff to implement a coherent curriculum aligned with state and national standards.
Promotes use of consistent instructional framework and research-based strategies.
Helps instructional staff secure, analyze and interpret data for promoting instructional improvement.
Engages in the coaching cycle: observes and conducts pre- and post-visit conferences with teachers to facilitate reflection.
Models instructional strategies with teachers and staff in classrooms.
Provides feedback to teachers and staff regarding implementation.
Provides customized professional development to meet unique student needs and support differentiated instruction.
Participates in regular professional development to improve knowledge and skills.
Coordinates scheduling of district level assessments, manage instructional data computer programs, attend PLC meetings to empower teachers with analysis of data that drives instruction.
Performs other related work as required.