Best Practices, Coaching, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Follow Through, Leadership, Mathematics, Organizational Skills, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, University/School Policies
Position Overview
The Team and Content Lead serves as both a classroom teacher and a grade-level instructional leader. This hybrid role is responsible for facilitating collaborative planning, supporting instructional excellence, and ensuring alignment with school-wide expectations. The Team and Content Lead is a key driver of student achievement and teacher development within their grade.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and facilitate all grade-level content meetings, fostering a positive and productive team culture.
- Monitor the completion and quality of instructional exemplars for the grade.
- Provide timely, actionable feedback on instructional planning to grade-level teachers.
- Model effective instructional strategies in classrooms as needed.
- Observe grade-level teachers and offer constructive feedback to support growth.
- Conduct weekly gradebook checks to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Communicate and ensure implementation of school-wide culture and instructional expectations within the grade.
- Review and analyze data trends with the grade-level curriculum leader to inform instruction and intervention1.
- Complete all previously outlined team lead responsibilities.
- Fulfill all classroom teacher duties as described in the teacher job description.
Leadership Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative, supportive, and results-driven team environment.
- Strong organizational, facilitation, and communication skills.
- Ability to provide clear, actionable feedback and support to peers.
- Commitment to modeling best instructional practices and maintaining high expectations.
- Data-driven mindset with experience analyzing student work and assessment data to drive instructional decisions
- Consistent follow-through on school policies, procedures, and deadlines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education or related field (Master's preferred).
- Valid teaching certification.
- Prior experience in teacher leadership, instructional coaching, or grade-level/content leadership strongly preferred.
- Evidence of effective classroom instruction and student achievement gains.
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North Carolina Department of Public Instruction