JOB CODE: 73265
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s degree and valid teaching certificate required.
2. Evidence of successful teaching experience, including experience in articulating with other areas and levels.
3. Evidence of skills in critical thinking, problem solving and data analyses.
4. Knowledge of Florida Standards and the tools and resources available to schools and educators.
5. Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) in behavior/academic interventions.
6. Demonstrated ability to support teachers and school teams in the analysis of student performance data; rigorous goal-setting at the sub-group levels; and development of effective action plans for improving academic outcomes for all students.
7. Demonstrated ability to mentor/coach teachers.
8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups, and effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
9. Knowledge of current computing technologies and software applications appropriate to the position’s job responsibilities.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Functions:
1. Provides teachers with instructional leadership and support for the continuous academic improvement of all students in accordance with Florida Standards.
2. Functions as Florida Standards expert in mentoring and coaching teachers to build literacy instruction.
3. Provides coaching, support, and professional learning strategies to individual teachers to improve classroom instruction and facilitate growth as highly effective educators.
4. Provides modeling and coaching support for small group instruction.
5. Provides curricular support for Summer bridge / Summer slide programs.
6. Applies principles and practices of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) in behavior/academic intervention determination and student progress monitoring in the Response to Intervention (RtI) process.
7. Assists the District in ensuring cultural/social competence and responsiveness within the instructional practices and in the implementation of the school-wide culture.
8. Monitors and ensures effective instruction and equitable access to resources necessary for the success of all students.
9. Uses existing data appropriately to diagnose and assess student needs; guides teachers in tailoring instruction to meet individual needs.
10. Provides side-by-side support at Learning Team Meetings (LTM) or Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
11. Facilitates the implementation of instructional programming, digital, and blended learning customized to the individual strengths, needs, and aspirations of each student.
12. Guides teachers in effectively using data to make adjustments to instruction, successful alignment and implementation of school improvement decisions, and development of the school-wide culture.
13. Meets regularly with school/district administration to ensure continual alignment to the District Strategic Plan.
14. Stays abreast of the latest research regarding curriculum, instruction, and professional development related to their content areas.
Performance Effectiveness Criteria:
In addition to the employee being responsible for each of the performance responsibilities listed herein, annual progress will be assessed with respect to support and achievement of the District Strategic Plan and associated applicable scorecards.
Additional Job Functions:
1. Follows adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities.
2. Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District’s Mission Statement.
3. Performs other duties as assigned.
New: 03/16
Salary Level: S2
FLSA Status: Exempt
Capable of lifting/carrying 20 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.; some physical activity required.