DISTRICT LEAD TEACHER

Job Title

FLSA: Exempt

Qualifications: As set forth in Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel (Bulletin 746)

Reports To: School Principal

Supervises: School Personnel as designated by the Principal

Job Goal: To assist the Principal in providing leadership in developing, achieving, and maintaining a strong instructional program

Term: Ten Months

Salary: Ten Month Teacher Salary Schedule

Performance Responsibilities:

I. To serve as Instructional Leader/Coach of Classroom Teachers

a. Team-Teach

b. Model Lessons

c. Provide Classroom Support

d. Participate in Grade-Level Lesson Planning, Assessments, & Data Disaggregation

II. To research, share, and model teaching strategies that have proven effective in improving student performance through weekly professional learning communities (PLC's)

III. To observe and critique teaching methods and to assist teachers in implementing research-based teaching strategies aligned with the Louisiana Student Standards

IV. To make recommendations to the principal relative to teacher performance and evaluation

V. To provide job-embedded support and guidance to teachers

VI. To plan and implement professional development activities with principals and teachers

VII. To analyze student performance data and align curriculum to meet the objectives of the school improvement plan

VIII. To ensure the integrity and validity of all assessments administered and that all assessments are aligned with state assessments, Louisiana Student Standards, and Grade-Level Expectations

IX. To analyze results of summative assessments to determine student growth and identify strengths and weaknesses

X. To report on curriculum and instruction to the principal

XI. To establish and execute a professional growth plan

XII. To work effectively and foster open communication with school personnel and staff

XIII. To submit accurate records and report promptly

XIV. To exhibit professional ethics and consistently demonstrate self-direction

XV. To foster open communication and positive relationships with school personnel and staff

XVI. To accept and perform other duties assigned by the Principal in relation to curriculum and instruction

XVII. To follow State, School Board and School policies

All other professional staff shall be expected to perform the following duties, along with the completion of corresponding documents, forms, and reports (if applicable):

1. Instructional Components

• Fulfill duties traditionally expected of those in teaching profession
• Lesson Plans
• Instruction
• Collaborate with colleagues and departments
• Grade Papers
• Take and record attendance
• Enter/Average Grades
• Maintain positive and timely interaction with parents relative to the performance or conduct of students assigned to the teacher
• School committees or task forces to contribute to school improvement initiatives
• Educational or coaching best practices and techniques

2. Supervision

• Supervision of Students when students are on or off campus at a school related/sponsored event
• Supervision of Students prior to school and/or drop-off, when assigned
• Supervision of Students in the classroom
• Supervision of students between classes, during recess/intermission, during lunch assemblies
• Supervision of Students after school and/or pick-up, when assigned

3. Non-instructional Components

• Attend meetings generally associated with the instruction of students
• Attend faculty, staff, and department meetings
• Attend training sessions
• Attend IEP meetings
• Attend parent-teacher conferences
• Attend back-to-school and open-house events
• Attend graduation
• Attend PGP, PIP, Evaluation, Observation, IAP, and student discipline meetings/hearings
• Attend school board/committee meetings, upon request

4. Extracurricular Activities

• Attend all meetings and functions of those activities, clubs, or groups of which the employee is a sponsor