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Avondale Elementary School District is Hiring a Master Teacher - Wildflower Accelerated Academy 2023/24 School Year Near Goodyear, AZ
JobID: 740
Position Type: Supplemental/Master Teacher
Date Posted: 2/9/2023
Location: Wildflower Accelerated Academy
Closing Date: Until Filled MASTER TEACHER I. General Description:
Provide leadership in the development and implementation of school academic achievement and assessment plans
Provide leadership in analyzing student data to identify student learning goals
Monitor goal setting, activities, classroom follow-up and goal attainment for cluster groups and Individual Growth Plan (IGP)
Assess teacher evaluation results and maintain inter-rater reliability
II. Qualifications:
Valid Arizona Elementary, Special Education, or Secondary Teaching Certificate
Must meet all Arizona Department of Education certification requirements.
Must meet all NCLB (Highly Qualified) qualifications
Five years successful classroom teaching experience
Proven track record in raising student achievement and/or demonstrated expertise in content, curriculum development, student learning, data analysis, mentoring and professional development
Instructional expertise demonstrated through model teaching, team teaching, or video presentations
Demonstrated excellent communication skills and an understanding of how to facilitate growth in adults
Recommendation form completed by current instructional administrator
III. Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead the design and delivery of research-based professional development for cluster groups
Present new learning in cluster meetings supported with field-tested evidence of increased student achievement
Model new learning in cluster meetings and in classrooms, demonstrating how to effectively implement the skill developed in cluster
Provide access to materials and research-based instructional methods to cluster group members
Work closely with cluster team members to plan instruction and assessments
Guide and review cluster members’ growth plans
Provide specific evidence, feedback and suggestions during coaching, identifying areas of reinforcement and refinement
Advance career and mentor teachers’ knowledge of state and district content standards and the TAP Rubric
Observe and guide mentor teachers’ professional relationships and responsibilities to career teachers
Guide, support and monitor the growth plans of career and mentor teachers
Identify resources for career and mentor teachers that enhance instructional planning, assessment design, and classroom management
Develop programs that support positive behavior in the classroom and school setting
Provide ongoing follow-up and support (e.g. modeling, team teaching, observations with feedback) to career and mentor teachers
Work with other leadership team members in developing appropriate school and cluster plans to target student academic and teacher instructional needs
Lead and support the analysis of school and student achievement data to identify strengths and weaknesses and make suggestions for improvement
Communicate and reflect the visions and decisions of the TAP Leadership Team
Assist the administrators in inducting teachers into the TAP school environment and processes
Participate fully in TAP professional development at the regional, district and school level as scheduled
Develop and work on Individual Growth Plan (IGP) including learning based on school goals, self-assessment, and feedback from observations
Include activities on IGP to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skills to increase proficiency
Thoughtfully assess the effectiveness of his/her instruction, as evidenced in cluster by the new learning modeled and student work presented from field tests
Consider the varied strengths and weaknesses and personal/cultural differences of adult learners through communication and actions that promote effective teaching with all cluster members
Plan, offer and implement specific alternatives to improve quality of instruction
Complete assigned TAP Evaluations including: Pre-conference, Observation, Post-conference with Reinforcement/Refinement Plan, follow-up and support
Actively support school activities and events
Follow District policies, procedures, and directives in a timely and appropriate manner
Perform such other tasks as may be assigned
Reports to: Building Principal and Academic Services Salary Range: Certified Salary Schedule, Compensation- Stipend for extended school year and responsibility Shift Type: Full-Time