SCHOOL LEAD TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS:As set forth in Louisiana Standards for State Certification ofSchool Personnel (Bulletin 746)REPORTS TO:School PrincipalSUPERVISES:School Personnel as designated by the PrincipalJOB GOAL:To assist the Principal in providing leadership in developing,achieving, and maintaining a strong instructional programTERM:Nine MonthsSALARY: Nine Month Teacher Salary SchedulePERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:I. To serve as Instructional Leader/Coach of Classroom Teachersa. Team-Teachb. Model Lessonsc. Provide Classroom Supportd. Participate in Grade-Level Lesson Planning, Assessments, & DataDisaggregationII. To research, share, and model teaching strategies that have proven effective inimproving student performance through weekly professional learning communities(PLC's)III. To observe and critique teaching methods and to assist teachers in implementingresearch-based teaching strategies aligned with the Louisiana Student StandardsIV. To make recommendations to the principal relative to teacher performance andevaluationV. To provide job-embedded support and guidance to teachersVI. To plan and implement professional development activities with principals and teachersVII. To analyze student performance data and align curriculum to meet the objectives of theschool improvement planVIII. To ensure the integrity and validity of all assessments administered and that allassessments are aligned with state assessments, Louisiana Student Standards, andGrade-Level ExpectationsIX. To analyze results of summative assessments to determine student growth and identifystrengths and weaknessesX. To report on curriculum and instruction to the principalXI. To establish and execute a professional growth planXII. To work effectively and foster open communication with school personnel and staffXIII. To submit accurate records and report promptlyXIV. To exhibit professional ethics and consistently demonstrate self-directionXV. To foster open communication and positive relationships with school personnel and staffXVI. To accept and perform other duties assigned by the Principal in relation to curriculumand instructionXVII. To follow State, School Board and School policiesAll other professional staff shall be expected to perform the following duties, along with the completion of corresponding documents, forms, and reports (if applicable):1. Instructional ComponentsFulfill duties traditionally expected of those in teaching professionLesson PlansInstructionCollaborate with colleagues and departmentsGrade PapersTake and record attendanceEnter/Average GradesMaintain positive and timely interaction with parents relative to the performance or conduct of students assigned to the teacherSchool committees or task forces to contribute to school improvement initiativesEducational or coaching best practices and techniques2. SupervisionSupervision of Students when students are on or off campus at a school related/sponsored eventSupervision of Students prior to school and/or drop-off, when assignedSupervision of Students in the classroomSupervision of students between classes, during recess/intermission, during lunch assembliesSupervision of Students after school and/or pick-up, when assigned3. Non-instructional ComponentsAttend meetings generally associated with the instruction of studentsAttend faculty, staff, and department meetingsAttend training sessionsAttend IEP meetingsAttend parent-teacher conferencesAttend back-to-school and open-house eventsAttend graduationAttend PGP, PIP, Evaluation, Observation, IAP, and student discipline meetings/hearingsAttend school board/committee meetings, upon request4. Extracurricular Activities* Attend all meetings and functions of those activities, clubs, or groups of which the employee is a sponsor