POSITION: Instructional Lead Teacher

ORGANIZATION / LOCATION: Various Schools

REPORTS TO: Principal

REVISION / REVIEW DATE: December 17, 2013

JOB CODE:89

UNION: PGCEA

CLASSIFICATION:

GRADE: 2-7

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Instructional Lead Teacher (ILT) will teach in a specified content area. With an additional planning period, the ILT will also lead and/or assist the instructional staff in the design of a high quality instructional program that compliments and supports the curriculum. The incumbent will actively participate as a member of the instructional learning teams and support curriculum, curriculum initiatives, instruction and assessments. This position will require leadership in collaborative planning, curricular decision-making and student problem solving.   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide program orientation and support for newly hired teachers;

Lead collaborative planning based on student assessment data;

Lead the development and implementation of common and formative assessments in core content areas;

Report and consult regularly with school's principal;

Communicate orally and in written text;

Model best practices for classroom teachers as required;

Providing demonstration lessons and coaching for content teachers in specified content area;

Assist with curriculum mapping for academic subject areas; and

Conduct non-evaluative observations and provide feedback to teachers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong teaching background with a specialty in a content area;

Strong evidence of high student achievement;

Experience in data analysis;

Experience in collaborative planning;

Experience working with diverse populations;

Knowledge of school organization, goals and objectives, curriculum, teaching techniques, current trends, research, and materials of instruction in field of specialization;

Excellent knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning process;

Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;

Experience with and use of technology;

Ability to work effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, community, and other school system staff; and

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:   Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) in applicable field of education and a minimum of five (5) years teaching experience.   

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:   Holds or is eligible for Professional Certificate appropriate to area of assignment issued by the Maryland State Department of Education, Advanced Professional Certificate preferred.   

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Normal

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: None.

Prince George’s County Public Schools • www.pgcps.org • 14201 School Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772