Curriculum Instructional Specialist - Elementary 50%

POSITION TITLE

Lead Teacher

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT


Assigned School/ Assigned Discipline


SALARY


Teacher Salary Schedule plus supplement


FLSA STATUS


Exempt


REPORTS TO


Principal


SUPERVISES


Students; Teacher Assistants as assigned


WORK WEEK SCHEDULE


Monday - Friday


WORK HOURS


20


NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR


10

School: Farmer Elementary School

10 Month / Part-Time 50% Position

Effective: 2026 - 2027 School Year

Must hold a NC 025 Elementary Ed (K-6) Educator's License

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Lead Teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students and teachers. S/he provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. The Lead Teacher is also responsible for supervising students/teachers in a variety of school related settings; monitoring and evaluating student outcomes; and communicating/interacting with students, parents, staff and the community. The Lead Teacher assists teachers with developing strategies and techniques for assessing and fulfilling student needs. The Lead Teacher assists with evaluating of the effectiveness of teaching and learning processes within the building- review of student data, teacher progress and implementation of continuous improvement practices. The Lead Teacher must develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.

Additionally, the Lead Teacher is responsible for maintaining appropriate records and following required procedures and practices as well as monitoring the appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities. Teaching areas to which this job description applies include all areas for which certification is required such as Classroom, Pre-K, Core Curriculum Areas, Specialty Areas, Media, Languages, Remediation, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of RCSS curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum and RCSS policies and effective instructional practices
• Thorough understanding of the teaching and learning process
• Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments in the field of reading instruction
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education
• Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activity
• Ability to motivate and inspire students
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment
• Skill in counseling and developing staff
• Ability to review and evaluate testing results and to develop a plan of action based on conclusions
• Ability to perform general clerical duties
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom and in other school environments
• Ability to operate common office machines
• Ability to maintain basic files and records
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school based staff, students, parents and the community
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in an applicable field for applicable level(s)
• If transferring from a teaching position from another school system in or out of state, must have received routine meets standard or above standard evaluations with no action plans for improvement
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold a valid Teacher's License issued by the state of NC in applicable field and for level assigned
• Must not be on the NCDPI list of teachers no longer qualified to teach and/or must not be currently engaged in a certification revocation hearing process
• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Experience and licensure for appropriate grade levels served

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Work with the school improvement team and principal to assess professional development needs and support and facilitate professional development activities at the school
2. Assist new teachers and others in need of support in the classroom
3. Work closely with teachers to identify teacher strengths, needs, potential problems, and locate resources necessary to help classroom teachers
4. Collaborate with administrators and district staff to interpret and understand school testing and assessment data and to share results and implications with teachers
5. Work with teachers on an individual basis as needed to support and assist with planning and implementation of instructional plans
6. Work collaboratively with grade levels and departments on scheduling and planning (pacing guides, long range planning for next year, utilizing available resources, etc.)
7. Support colleagues by providing information, mentoring, cognitive coaching, modeling and facilitating meetings to improve instruction
8. Gather best practices, strategies and quality resources in all discipline areas to share with fellow teachers / colleagues
9. Lead teacher, teachers, and building administrators will be involved in ongoing communication to improve instruction
10. Work closely with district lead teachers, program specialist, and curriculum directors to improve teaching and learning
11. Attend district level workshops and professional development in order to stay current with "best practices" for instruction
12. Provide professional development at the school and district levels for new teachers and all teachers to support continuous improvement
13. Develop an awareness of students and teacher needs through informal classroom observations, modeling, and coaching. The role of the lead teacher is to support; not to be involved in formal observations and evaluations
14. Demonstrate and model a high level of ethical and professional behavior
15. Model and demonstrate effective teaching strategies. High school lead teachers may be assigned to teach up to one class per semester as a model classroom
16. Support the schools with the continuous improvement of education for all students by serving as the curriculum area specialist
17. Encourage and support the implementation of technology into the classroom
18. Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students
19. Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, RCSS policy, NCDPI and administrative regulations
20. Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
21. Establish relationships with colleagues, students, parent and community that reflect recognition and respect of every individual
22. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers
23. Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required
24. Administer and supervise standardized test administrations in accordance with all applicable Code of Ethics, Testing Code of Ethics, NCDPI, and/or national standards and regulations
25. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS


Work is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force. Substantial amount of time spent standing and/or walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT


Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments, and come into direct contact with RCSS staff, students and the public.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, any time.

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