General Definition of Work
The Teacher, Expanded Impact ML (EITML), under moderate supervision, expands their reach to impact more students by accomplishing 30% more instructional leadership responsibilities, above that of a typical ML teacher position, listed in the Additional Formal Instructional Responsibilities section below. The EITML is responsible for planning, preparing and delivering instruction for 70% of their day, monitoring student progress to determine instructional needs. The EITML works closely and collaboratively with other staff members to review student progress and change instruction to ensure high-progress and enriched learning for multilingual learners. Employee performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the principal.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be in the CMS Teacher Leader Pathway Talent Pool as an EIT2.
Salary/Status
Certified Schedule/ Full-time, 10 months
Non-Title I School: $4,500 supplemental
Title 1 School: $4,500 supplemental
Reports To
Principal
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
- Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Adhere to the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards
Planning and Preparation:
- Set high expectations of achievement that are ambitious and measurable for students
- Backwards plan to align all lessons, activities, and assessments in designated subject(s)
- Design in-person instruction that is aligned to strategies outlined in their student's individualized Multilingual Learner Plan (ML Plan) and school-based LIEP (Language Instruction Educational Program) and in alignment with grade level standards (reflecting learning levels and interest of individual students)
- Design assessments that accurately assess student progress. Certain assignments may require designing digital assessments
- Assessment and instruction should be prepared as outlined in students' Individualized Multilingual Learner (ML) Plan and instructional amplifications and testing accommodation must be provided as prescribed
Classroom Environment:
- Hold students accountable for high expectations of behavior and engagement that are ambitious and measurable
- Create physical classroom environments that are conducive to collaborative and individual learning
- Establish a culture of respect, enthusiasm and rapport
LIEP (Language Instruction Educational Program):
- Hold students accountable for ambitious, measurable standards of academic and linguistic achievement
- Identify and address learning needs and barriers of individual students
- Identify and address developmental or organizational and time-management skills of individual students
- Invest students in their learning using a variety of influence techniques
- Incorporate questioning and discussion in student learning
- Incorporate small-group and individual instruction in accordance with each student's Multilingual Learner Plan (ML Plan)
- Monitor and analyze student assessment data to inform instruction. Certain assignments may require proficiency in monitoring and analyzing digital assessments
Professional Responsibilities:
- Achieve and maintain high growth with students assigned to EITML and/or team
- Informally mentor & lead peers, especially in instructional planning, ML documentation, and differentiating instruction
- Provide support to teaching colleagues. No more than 30% of his/her instructional day is spent building instructional capacity within other teachers
- Solicit and eagerly receive feedback from supervisors and team members to improve professional skills
- Maintain regular communication with families and work collaboratively with them to design learning both at home and at school and to encourage a home life conducive to learning success
- Collaborate with other teachers and staff responsible for the same students' learning and development
- Participate in professional development opportunities at school, in the district, and for the program
Additional Formal Instructional Responsibility options. Combination determined by supervisor:
Tier 1 - student-focused (must choose 2)
- Provide ML support to colleagues, but must teach at least 70% of the day
- Support PLC and Data Analysis
Tier 2 - teacher-focused and high-student impact (must choose at least 1)
- Serve as model classroom for other teachers to observe
- Peer Evaluator
- Beginning Teacher Mentor
- MTSS
- ML Liaison
- Other, approved by the district
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor and approved by the ML Department and by the Department of Teacher Leadership
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of curriculum in assigned area
- Comprehensive knowledge of how to utilize appropriate data and information to make instructional decisions for students
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various learning styles, curriculum development and program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
- Excellent computer and reporting skills
- Technology proficiency and knowledge of digital learning may be required for certain assignments
- Ability to effectively lead/coach other adults to improve student achievement
- Ability to set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers
- Ability to plan ahead in order to reach goals and avoid problems
- Ability to set clear expectations and hold others accountable for performance
- Ability to adapt one's approach to the requirements of a situation and to change tactics
- Ability to apply logical thinking or reasoning to define and administer effective lesson plans and course objectives
- Ability to interpret technical instructions and school system policies and procedures
- Ability to maintain curriculum guidelines or requirements as established by the State and school system
- Ability to effectively interact with principals, co-workers, students and parents
- Ability to solve problems involving sensitivity or conflict
- Ability to use and apply methods of effective instruction, including lecture and demonstration
- Ability to interpret and use assessment results
- Ability to work confidentially and with discretion
- Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, prioritize projects, plan starting and ending deadlines, and successfully bring closure to projects
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree required
At least 2 years of prior teaching experience with at least 1 year of demonstrated evidence of high-progress student outcomes in relevant subjects with ML population required
NC Professional Educators License in one or more of the following required:
ESL Licensure or ESL Add-On
Evidence of initiative and leadership of adults required
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Desired
- Determined by talent pool screening rubrics
Special Requirements
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
- Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings