Coordinating Teacher - Teacher Support Program

Wake County Public School System; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System seeks a Coordinating Teacher for the Beginning Teacher Support Program to provide coaching, induction, and mentoring for new and developing teachers in a large North Carolina district.

The role emphasizes planning and delivering professional learning, collaborating with HR and school leadership to monitor licensure and evaluation processes, and supporting teachers through the transition into the classroom. Hybrid telework 5-day schedule is noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in General Education or related field.
• Four years of teaching experience in a public school setting.
• Experience in planning and delivering professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with new and beginning teachers, mentors, and school administrators to identify gaps in support.
• Informally observe and mentor beginning teachers to provide feedback on curriculum, instruction, and classroom management.
• Develop and implement differentiated support plans including orientation, induction, mentoring, coaching, and professional learning.
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of training and its impact on instructional process and student achievement.
• Assist with implementation and oversight of evaluation and licensure systems.

Skills

BTSP knowledge

Coaching

Policy knowledge

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Communication

Mentoring

Differentiated instruction

Planning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Four years teaching experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Google Apps

Job description

WORKING TITLECoordinating Teacher-Teacher Support Program

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

COORDINATING TEACHER

WORKING TITLE

Coordinating Teacher-Teacher Support Program

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Human Resources

LOCATION

Crossroads III, 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 support and assistance to employees, including beginning teachers, alternative licensure teachers, ambassador teachers, and employees new to the district, ensuring their effective transition into the district and specifically into the classroom. Designs and delivers professional learning for all district teachers including teachers that may require additional support. Collaborates with Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Academics, Human Resources, school administrators, mentor coordinators, mentors, and other supervisors to monitor and administer system-wide compliance with the state, federal, and local Beginning Teacher Support Program requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Considerable knowledge of the Beginning Teacher Support Program;
• Considerable knowledge of policies governing North Carolina Professional Educator’s Licensure requirements including the licensure renewal process;
• Considerable knowledge of NCEES and the overall evaluation process of professional staff;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;
• Considerable knowledge in coaching;
• Critical thinking and problem–solving skills;
• Ability to utilize coaching skills to support planning, reflection, and problem resolution;
• Ability to design and deliver professional learning to adults;
• 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 establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, support staff, and other key stakeholders.

Education, Training, And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in General Education or related field;
• Four years of teaching experience in a public school setting;
• Experience in planning and delivering professional learning.

Certification And License Requirements

• Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License-Standard Professional II in a teaching area;
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or School Administration;
• Experience serving as a BTSP Mentor Coordinator or Mentor;
• Experience serving as an Instructional Facilitator, Math/Literacy Coach, etc.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Establishes a relationship with new and beginning teachers including teachers that may require additional support, their mentors, mentor coordinators, and school administrators of an assigned set of schools; collaborates to determine any gaps between needed and existing support.
• Informally observes and mentors beginning teachers including teachers that may require additional support to provide feedback related to curriculum and instruction, classroom management, and other related areas.
• Develops and implements differentiated support plans for teachers that may include general orientation, induction, mentoring, coaching, and professional learning.
• Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of training delivered and its effects on the instructional process, student achievement, and system goals.
• Assists with implementation and oversight of employee evaluation and licensure systems, including but not limited to the NC Educators’ Evaluation System for licensed employees.
• Conducts licensure reviews to verify program codes and determine appropriate beginning teacher status.
• Monitors, collects, and reviews documentation to support compliance with the state mandated Beginning Teacher Support Program and alternative licensure requirements.
• Attends and participates in human resources staff meetings, external committees, professional development, WCPSS recruitment events, and other school system functions, as appropriate.
• 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. A considerable amount of travel is required to schools, central service offices, and other locations within Wake County.

EFFECTIVE DATE

12/2023

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.