The Lead Instructor develops, implements, and assesses the Excel Center’s instructional delivery. The Lead provides instructional guidance to teachers, coaches, and administrative staff at The Excel Center. The Lead Instructor works effectively across the organization to aid students in a way that ensures success both academically and in alignment with postsecondary goals. Essential functions include supervision and development of instructional staff, in-depth evaluation of learning outcomes, and identification of internal and external academic assistance for all students. This role demonstrates behaviors consistent with our Mission, Vision, and Values, on behalf of The Excel Center of West Central Indiana.

EXAMPLE DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES

• Designs and implements curricula and assessments that meet academic standards and measure progress towards student mastery of the Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills.
• Oversees all state and federal student testing procedures and requirements. Communicates testing requirements/dates with central office, school staff, and students. 
• Works with teachers on the design of instruction to improve student performance.
• Establishes procedures to track and monitor student academic success. Identifies and tracks relevant student/school data/staff performance to set improvement and/or achievement goals and to drive future evaluation and feedback.
• Partners with various administrative teams and instructors to conduct interventions with systems, staff, and students.
• Creates and communicates schedules for the teacher evaluation process every term.
• Identifies needed professional development of teaching staff using student data, evaluation data, and one-on-one coaching discussions.
• Develops personal professional/performance goals and action plans to reach goals. Reflects on prior goals and makes adjustments to professional practice and goals.
• Works directly with the school director to develop and implement school-wide goals around graduation outcomes, enrollment needs, student achievement, retention, etc.
• Assists staff with professional development, training, and goal setting.
• Sets and maintains a high-performance culture for staff and students.
• Participates in student recruitment, enrollment, and outreach efforts.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Degree and Credential Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in subject specialty and a current Indiana Teaching Certification in the subject specialty.
• Industry Standards - Displays a working knowledge of the Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills and knowledge of disciplinary literacy.
• Teaching Expertise - Plans and delivers instruction and evaluation of student learning, ideally for high school-age students in nontraditional and/or in an adult education setting.
• Organizational Aptitude - Plans and attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing multiple tasks in an organized and timely fashion. Exhibits careful attention to detail and follow-through.
• Informed Decision-Making - Identifies and comprehends issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Communication Skills - Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend others' needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.
• Coaching - Provides timely guidance and effective feedback to empower others to strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to improve instruction.
• Teamwork - Works well with others and makes valued contributions in a team setting in order to achieve the required goals and outcomes. Contributes to creating a positive learning environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and partnership.
• Information Monitoring/Reporting/Design - Creates, collects, reviews, and maintains information to manage or improve the achievement of learning goals.
• Adaptability - Maintains effectiveness when experiencing shifts in priorities; adjusts effectively while maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Technical Knowledge – Has working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office, as well as student information systems.
• Background Screening - All candidates must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Diversity Awareness – Works with diverse populations including people who have experienced barriers to their education.