Lead Teacher - Elementary

Posted: Continuous 2012-04-10
Available: 2012-2013 School Year
System
 

Summary of Duties:

The Lead Teacher's primary duties are in the areas of:   curriculum development and coordination, student achievement, response to intervention, professional development, and student literacy.  The Lead Teacher is based at the elementary school and works in coordination with the Principal and Director of Instruction.   

 

The Lead Teacher is also responsible for duties as an Administrative Assistant which includes testing coordination, student discipline, and handling of bus referrals.

 

Qualifications:

·          Possesses a Virginia teaching license with more than three years of successful teaching experience at the elementary level.

·          Holds a Master's degree.

·          Evidence of high credibility with school principal and staff.

·          Possesses strong communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.

·          Knowledge of, and ability to use, assessment data to guide curriculum and instruction.

·          Ability to coordinate school-wide benchmark and state testing programs.

·          Experience with developing and implementing professional development programs, both at the school and division levels.

·          Evidence of understanding of Response to Intervention strategies to ensure student mastery learning.

·          Exhibits the capability and willingness to continue to enhance their skills and knowledge.

·          Able to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate new curricula.

·          Possesses a repertoire of instructional strategies and methodologies that reflect current best practices, specifically in the area of student literacy.

·          Able to lead others, work as a member of a team, and facilitate learning.

·          Able to assist teachers in differentiating instruction for various academic levels and a diversity of learners.

·          Able to implement Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).

·          Understands and works professionally with adult learners.

 

Salary:

Range for 2012-2013 is is $39,200 to $68,742 with additional supplemental pay for graduate degree and additional days.   Additional stipend of $3,500 for Administrative Assistant responsibilities.   

 

Workday:

Full time / 10 month (200 Days) position, 7 hours per day, Monday through Friday.   Position also requires an additional 20 days per contract year.   

Winchester Public Schools


12 N. Washington St.
Winchester, VA 22601
· Public

Winchester Public Schools offer a variety of programs for its students. All schools encompass special needs and extra-curricular interests. The system consists of one high school, one middle school, four elementary schools, a Pre-K program, and an alternative education program serving approximately 3,700 students, with a professional staff of 330. The school system's governing body is the Winchester School Board, a nine-member group appointed by the City Council. All Winchester Public Schools are accredited by the Virginia Department of Education. A high quality educational program is enhanced by very favorable student/teacher ratios and a high percentage of teachers with advanced degrees.

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