Lead Teacher-BES

id='p2461_'>Lead Teacher-BES JobID: 2461

Position Type:

Curriculum Leadership/Lead Teacher

Date Posted:

7/6/2026

Location:

Burr Elementary School

Date Available:

08/01/2026

Closing Date:

Until filled

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LEAD TEACHER-BURR ELEMENTARY

The job description is illustrative and not a complete itemization of all duties and responsibilities of the position.

The Lead Teacher will:

• Retain all teaching responsibilities.
• Assist with the orientation of new teachers.
• Co-chair School Improvement Team with the principal.
• Assist with parent engagement and communication.
• Assist with the development of schedules.
• Assist in planning of staff development activities.
• Fill in for the principal in his/her short term absences.
• Assist with student discipline.
• Perform any additional tasks as assigned by the principal.

The Lead Teacher must be able to:

• Maintain a stationary position for extended periods of time to operate computer, printer, telephone and other desktop equipment.
• Move about school to conduct and attend meetings and meet with staff and students.
• Communicate with staff, parents, and stakeholders virtually and in-person.
• Utilize technology to support communication, develop schedules, etc.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

May be representative, but not all-inclusive of those associated with the position.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to make independent judgments within areas of responsibility.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong collaborative skills to build and maintain high-functioning relationships with all stakeholders and professionals.

Supervisory Requirements

• None

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education or related field of Education.
• Candidate is a full-time certified staff member in that building

Certification

• CT Teacher certification

Work Year

• This is a stipend position - 10 months plus two summer days.

Stipend

• Per HKEA contract

Exempt/Non-Exempt

• This position is exempt and affiliated.

Reporting Responsibility

• The Lead Teacher reports to the Building Principal.