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.
Essential Functions
Instructional Leadership
- Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of instructional programs aligned to North Carolina Standards and CMS frameworks.
- Support teachers through instructional coaching, feedback cycles, and professional learning communities (PLCs).
- Facilitate professional development that enhances culturally responsive, evidence-based, and immersion-specific instructional practices.
- Model effective teaching strategies and assist teachers with lesson design, differentiation, and classroom management aligned with PBIS expectations.
Curriculum and Assessment
- Ensure fidelity of implementation for CMS curriculum and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) frameworks.
- Coordinate the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment across grade levels and language programs.
- Lead data analysis meetings to identify trends, strengths, and areas for growth to inform instructional decision-making.
- Support benchmark, formative, and summative assessment systems including EOG/EOC, i-Ready, and district diagnostics.
Teacher Development and Evaluation
- Conduct classroom walkthroughs in collaboration with the Principal.
- Provide targeted coaching and follow-up support aligned with teacher growth and evaluation plans.
- Identify and mentor emerging teacher leaders to build instructional capacity schoolwide.
- Support induction and retention of teachers through intentional collaboration, feedback, and recognition systems.
School Improvement and Innovation
- Serve as a core member of the School Leadership and School Improvement Teams.
- Assist with development, implementation, and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan and academic SMART goals.
- Collaborate with the Principal to design and evaluate intervention plans that improve academic outcomes for multilingual learners and historically marginalized student groups.
- Build and sustain strong relationships among staff, students, and families to ensure a collaborative school community.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of K-8 curriculum, instruction, and assessment strategies, including DLI and multilingual models.
- Strong understanding of culturally responsive pedagogy, equity-centered leadership, and inclusive practices.
- Ability to analyze and interpret student performance data to guide instructional decisions.
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop teachers through adult learning principles.
- Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with instructional technology, CMS platforms (e.g., Infinite Campus, MasteryConnect, i-Ready), and data tools.
- Capacity to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a diverse school environment.
Salary/Status
Teacher Certified Schedule/Full-time, 10 months
Reports To
Principal
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree required
- Valid NC teaching license required
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience in education or related area required
- Equivalent combination of experience and education
Special Requirements
- Possess and maintain a NC Driver's License or ability to provide own transportation.
- Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings
