What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Lead Teacher position at Fairmount Elementary School?
GOAL
Improve instruction and achievement for all students by building teacher capacity through coaching models; professional learning designs; and data literacy strategies. To support the vision for instructional improvement specifically supporting Instructional Framework Implementation, Professional Learning Communities, Instructional Coaching, MTSS assistance and student academic progress monitoring.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan and implement specific content-related and strategic instructional training requested or appropriate.
- Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of a coordinated and consistent instructional program designed to meet the needs of all students.
- Provide instructional coaching support and professional training in the appropriate format, (e.g. one-on-one, demonstration lessons, small group or whole staff) to promote continuous improvement and increased student achievement.
- Foster professional and collegial, non-evaluative relationships with staff to promote reflective practice and to improve instructional strategies.
- Enhance and support the work of Professional Learning Communities and instructional framework.
- Model and/or redeliver research-based instructional strategies to target identified needs; and to increase student academic success and promotion/graduation rates.
- Assist administrators and teachers in use of assessment and other data to tailor instructional decisions, such as delivery models, resources, and scheduling.
- Collaborate and communicate in an effective and positive manner to build cohesive plans for instructional improvement.
- Develop, coordinate and support induction for new teachers, as appropriate.
- Collaborate with administrators and teachers to align all instructional strategies with formative assessment practices.
- Provide leadership in the use of School Improvement Plan data to make informed instructional decisions.
- Provide support and consult with teachers in the implementation of MTSS plans school-wide.
- Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner.
- Research and review current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
- Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to assignments.
- Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and certification through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
The Gordon County School District reserves the right to accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
Salary: Gordon County Schools Certified Teacher Salary Schedule
Contract Terms: 183 days
It is the policy of the Gordon County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.