Coordinating Teacher, ELA

Wake County Public School System; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System in Cary, NC seeks a Coordinating Teacher to supervise district and school curriculum implementation and data-based instruction across regions. This exempt, Monday–Friday role may include occasional evenings or weekends with hybrid telework options.

The position emphasizes MTSS, PLCs, and professional development to raise student achievement and ensure compliance with state policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an elementary or secondary content or teaching.
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience.
• Experience designing and delivering professional development using various modalities.

Responsibilities

• Engages in data analysis of district and school level academic data.
• Coordinates activities based on data analysis recommendations.
• Delivers support for schools using outcome and implementation data.
• Observes long- and short-range goals to improve system-wide instruction.
• Coordinates skill development of School Support Teams and stakeholders.
• Assists with balanced assessment systems including progress monitoring tools.
• Collaborates with divisions and cross-functional teams to align goals.
• Supports schools with academic systems and structures.
• Gathers and reports data with senior leadership.
• Provides direct support to improve student achievement in assigned regions.

Skills

MTSS

PLCs

Academic databases

Research-based instruction

Regulations & budgeting

Academic interventions

Data analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in elementary or secondary content/teaching

Demonstrated successful teaching experience

Experience delivering professional development

Job description

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

COORDINATING TEACHER

WORKING TITLE

Coordinating Teacher-Regional Achievement and School Support

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Academics

LOCATION

Crossroads I, Cary, NC

PAY GRADE

Classroom Teacher (not eligible for National Board pay)

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Yes

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is eligible for hybrid telework workweek

POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides coordination at the district and school level in the implementation of secondary and elementary school curriculum, instructional programs and researched-based best instructional practices. Utilizes all available data for progress monitoring of student achievement. Directly supports and coordinates the efforts of school‑based staff to improve instruction and enhance student learning within the assigned regions aligned with area superintendents. Supports and coordinates the efforts of central services staff to improve instruction and enhance student learning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Comprehensive knowledge understanding of multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS);
• Comprehensive knowledge of professional learning teams (PLCs);
• Comprehensive knowledge of a variety of available academic databases;
• Comprehensive knowledge of research-based instructional practices;
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, policies, and educational statutes including but not limited to budgeting and fiscal requirements;
• Strong working knowledge of efficacious academic interventions;
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills;
• Effective collaboration skills with school-based staff;
• Effective human relationship skills to function as team members at school sites;
• Effective time management and organizational skills;
• Ability to engage in data‑based problem solving at the district and school level for decision making regarding instruction, curriculum, school climate, and culture;
• Ability to understand, analyze, interpret, and communicate student achievement data;
• Ability to deliver professional learning to meet the needs of various stakeholders;
• Ability to present to a variety of stakeholder groups;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds;
• Ability to sustain a high functioning professional learning teams;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff at varying levels of the organization.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an elementary or secondary content or teaching;
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience;
• Experience in designing and delivering professional development to meet the identified needs using a variety of modalities.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold or be eligible for North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in the field of elementary or secondary

education;

• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience leading effective teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engages in data analysis of district and school level academic data.
• Coordinates activities in programmatic recommendations based on data analysis.
• Delivers support for schools based on outcome and implementation data.
• Observes long- and short-range goals and objectives for the improvement of system-wide instruction.
• Coordinates the skill development of School Support Teams and other stakeholders.
• Assists with the implementation of a balanced assessment system to include progress monitoring tools as indicated in a standard treatment protocol.
• Collaborates with other divisions and participates in cross functional teams and projects to foster organizational alignment and commitment to system wide goals.
• Supports schools with academic systems and structures.
• Collaborates with the Senior Administrator, Director, or Senior Director to gather and report data
• Engages with an academic team to provide direct support to improve student achievement outcomes in schools within an assigned region aligned with area superintendents.
• Stays current on research and policy changes that impact instruction, curriculum, and environment.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force. The work requires driving automotive equipment.

EFFECTIVE DATE:05/2025

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.