Position Overview
The Team and Content Lead serves as both a classroom teacher and a grade-level instructional leader. This hybrid role is responsible for facilitating collaborative planning, supporting instructional excellence, and ensuring alignment with school-wide expectations. The Team and Content Lead is a key driver of student achievement and teacher development within their grade.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan and facilitate all grade-level content meetings, fostering a positive and productive team culture.
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Monitor the completion and quality of instructional exemplars for the grade.
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Provide timely, actionable feedback on instructional planning to grade-level teachers.
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Model effective instructional strategies in classrooms as needed.
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Observe grade-level teachers and offer constructive feedback to support growth.
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Conduct weekly gradebook checks to ensure consistency and accuracy.
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Communicate and ensure implementation of school-wide culture and instructional expectations within the grade.
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Review and analyze data trends with the grade-level curriculum leader to inform instruction and intervention1.
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Complete all previously outlined team lead responsibilities.
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Fulfill all classroom teacher duties as described in the teacher job description.
Leadership Requirements
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Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative, supportive, and results-driven team environment.
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Strong organizational, facilitation, and communication skills.
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Ability to provide clear, actionable feedback and support to peers.
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Commitment to modeling best instructional practices and maintaining high expectations.
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Data-driven mindset with experience analyzing student work and assessment data to drive instructional decisions
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Consistent follow-through on school policies, procedures, and deadlines.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field (Master’s preferred).
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Valid teaching certification.
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Prior experience in teacher leadership, instructional coaching, or grade-level/content leadership strongly preferred.
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Evidence of effective classroom instruction and student achievement gains.
