Lead Teacher

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN IL•Rockford, IL

41d•$62,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Teacher holds primary responsibility for the ongoing development, implementation, and assessment of The Excel Center’s instructional delivery. They provide instructional leadership to teachers, and support staff at The Excel Center. The Lead Teacher will work effectively across the organization to make certain that students are supported in a way that ensures success both academically and in alignment with postsecondary goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in subject specialty required
minimum of two years of teaching experience post-licensing
Illinois Teaching License required.
Two or more years working in classrooms and coaching teachers, preferably with high-need students.
Strong organizational skills; extremely careful attention to detail and follow-through.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to analyze data for informed decision making.
Strong communication skills; ability to communicate direct feedback in a compelling way that empowers teachers to make immediate improvements to instruction.
Ability to work well in a team; ability to bridge and enhance professional learning communities.
Ability to create, monitor, and maintain systems that enhance organizational efficiency.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed.
Effective presentation skills along with an inspiring presence.
Has working knowledge of computer programs: Google applications (specifically Gmail), Excel, and Word.
Must be able to successfully pass a background check.
Must be able to work year-round following the Excel Center school calendar with breaks built in.

Nice To Haves

three-five years of experience preferred.
Professional educator license with teacher leader or principal endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

Participates in the development of overall educational strategies for the Excel Center, including but not limited to design and implementation of curriculum and systems to assess student outcomes.
Teaches at least one core class to model instructional excellence for staff.
Demonstrates proficient use of engagement strategies.
Works effectively across the organization to link ancillary academic services to students.
Works in collaboration with Director, Lead Coach, Special Education Coordinator, and College and Career Specialist to execute effective course scheduling within Synergy, student information system.
Provides identification of internal and external academic support for all students.
Provides supervision, evaluation, and development of teaching staff.
Trains, orients, and updates instructional staff on course sequence, curricular systems, and key instructional issues.
Helps teachers develop instructional strategies and intervention plans that support growth and increase achievement among struggling students.
Observes and coaches teachers daily; performs teacher evaluations.
Ensures access to and participation in high-quality internal and external professional development for instructional staff.
Serves on the leadership team.
Attends and contributes to all team and professional development meetings.
Models the principles of the Excel Center for all staff and students
Performs other related duties as required and assigned regarding administration, planning, reporting, and coordinating.
Provided in-depth analysis of learning outcomes.