Teacher - Lead K-5

Employment: 11-month position, state salary schedule, regular state benefits, local 

supplement

Job Description: The position is housed within the Curriculum & Instruction Department 

and reports directly to the Director of Elementary Schools. The K-5 Lead Teacher position is an 11-month position that works closely with the C&I Department to support our elementary school initiatives, curriculum, and programming. 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Meet regularly with the Director of Elementary Schools to create plans of action for curriculum and instruction; 
• Development, facilitation, and support of professional development to build capacity and support fidelity of implementation of district and state initiatives, i.e., Fundations, Read to Achieve, MTSS, mCLASS/Amplify, NC Early Learning Inventory (NCELI), Science of Reading, iReady Math, shared reading and Wonders implementation, etc.; 
• Provide updates, training, and resources regarding K-2 standards-based report cards, including collaboration with the School Information System (SIS) Coordinator to update standards-based report cards as needed in Infinite Campus; 
• Support and provision of resources to instructional coaches to support district and state initiatives; 
• Support and provision of resources to schools focused on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study in all subject areas; 
• Provision of classroom observations, model lessons, coaching, and feedback in schools to support teachers and grade-level teams; 
• Maintain elementary pacing guides and curriculum website information and resources; 
• Attend professional development as needed to provide support and resources to the district; 
• Provide Fundations training yearly and support as needed (requires becoming a certified Fundations trainer); 
• Provide troubleshooting support for required assessment platforms: mCLASS, NCELI, etc.
• Attend and co-facilitate Elementary Principal and Elementary Instructional Coach meetings monthly; 
• Co-facilitate Elementary Connect Team in collaboration with the Director of Elementary Schools; 
• Facilitate professional book clubs to improve instructional delivery and build professional capacity; 
• Lead ad-hoc committees regarding curriculum and instruction initiatives; 
• Assist with district-wide curriculum activities to be determined by the Curriculum & Instruction Department; 
• Assist with the completion of federal, state, and local reports. 

Minimum 

Experience:  

• NC teacher certification with experience in appropriate grade levels;
• Strong organization, management, and leadership skills;
• Strong foundation in development and delivery of professional development;
• Knowledge of and desire to support the implementation of best practices; research-based programs, and the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for elementary grades/programs; 
• Strong technology skills and successful experience in technology integration; 
• AIG Certification or willingness to obtain within two years

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred,
• Licensed to teach in NC,
• Minimum of 4 years of classroom teacher experience or a combination thereof;
• strong collaboration skills, and
• professional development experience required

Applicants: access the online application, go to www.rock.k12.nc.us and follow the  

Instructions to submit your application.