Summary
The Master Teacher Leader - Middle Grades Science is a school-based teacher leader who helps foster the development and growth of middle school science teachers for the purpose of improving teacher efficacy and student learning and achievement. This position provides vision and leadership for teacher growth by working in close collaboration with principals, school leadership teams, PLCs, and science teachers. Supports the building of instructional capacity among science teachers to meet the goals for science curriculum implementation in grades 6-8.
The position assumes a variety of roles in supporting science teachers, including, but not limited to :
- Mentor : supports individual or groups of science teachers in determining the best course of action to carry out specific instructional tasks and meet specific content objectives
- Instructional Coach : helps science teachers close the learning and application gap by transferring skills and knowledge obtained in professional learning opportunities into practice and better utilize science instructional resources to enhance teaching and learning
- Professional Developer : helps science teachers acquire new skills and knowledge through custom-designed, job-embedded learning activities based on needs assessments
- Data Reviewer : guides science teachers in interpreting and understanding formative and summative assessment data and modifying instructional practices to increase student mastery of learning objectives
As a result of the master teacher's leadership, science teachers improve their teaching practices as evidenced in their North Carolina Educator Evaluation System (NCEES) evaluations.
Essential Duties
These duties represent a sample and may be adjusted based on the needs of new teachers and schools.
Serves as the grade level professional learning community (PLC) lead to ensure teachers are able to understand the district's science curriculum units and lessons and deliver effective instruction to studentsEngages science teachers to collaborate with one another within and outside of professional learning communities (PLC)Uses best practices of adult learning to plan and facilitate regularly scheduled training and professional support to help teachers acquire and build a repertoire of skills to meet the needs of every studentSupports science teachers in acquiring and building a repertoire of skills to meet the needs of every student. Includes co-teaching and modeling lessonsWorks with school leaders and facilitators in using effective observation and feedback techniques to support science teachersProvides training and support for science teachers in the following areas : science content knowledge, evidence of student learning, data analysis and evidence-based instructional practicesAssists science teachers with understanding student diversity and differentiating instruction to personalize learning opportunities for studentsCollaborates with colleagues in district departments and other schools to enhance learning and share growth opportunities for science teachersMaintains records of support for science teachersParticipates in district-wide professional learning opportunitiesPerforms related duties as assignedEducation and Experience
Minimum
Bachelor's degree in science, education or a related fieldTwo years of successful science teaching or math leadership experienceOne year of effective science teacher leadership experienceDesirable
Master's degree in science, education or related fieldThree or more years of successful math teaching or related school-based experienceTwo or more years of highly effective teacher leadership experienceLicensing / Certification Requirements : NC Middle Grades Science licensure or K-6 licensure with 6th Grade Science
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to advocate for new teachers and their professional growthKnowledge of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for science at all grade levelsKnowledge of best practices for effective teaching and student assessmentKnowledge of the challenges facing staff, students and families in low wealth schoolsKnowledge of professional development techniques and adult learning theoryMastery of current teaching methodologies and best practicesAbility to use collaborative communication and coaching skills in diverse groupsAbility to effectively discern the professional development needs of the new teacher and model effective strategiesAbility to collaborate with school leaders and teachers to create change in classroomsFlexibility to adjust priorities and assume new responsibilities based on school needsStrong organizational and time management skillsProficient in 21st century technology teaching toolsSeniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Education and TrainingIndustries
Primary and Secondary EducationEducation Administration ProgramsGovernment AdministrationJ-18808-Ljbffr