Literacy Master Teacher & PD Leader

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks a Master Teacher to support curricula, collaborate with the teacher of record, and implement effective strategies aligned to standards across K-12. The role emphasizes MTSS-based instruction, coach development, and professional learning communities, with opportunities to lead PD and instructional improvements.

The master teacher will analyze data, model lessons, and ensure timely feedback while maintaining compliance with state policies and school goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid NC Teaching license in content specific area required.
• Master's degree in Education preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience as successful content area teacher required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with school administration and the classroom teacher of record to provide targeted instructional strategies within the classroom to include technology integration utilizing the MTSS framework components.
• Demonstrate instructional expertise and coaching skills.
• Support professional learning communities (PLC's) in developing their classroom practices to meet student needs and curricular demands.
• Develop, facilitate, and evaluate the success of building level professional development activities aligned to prioritized school goals.
• Improve classroom teaching by setting clear expectations and observing, coaching, and modeling effective teaching strategies.
• Conduct follow-up teacher conferences that provide specific and actionable feedback.
• Oversee planning, facilitation, and follow-up of school-based professional development.
• Assist teachers in application of new professional learning
• Understand and analyze data from multiple sources
• Use data to identify student learning trends, set goals, monitor and modify instruction, and increase student achievement in accordance with school improvement plans
• Support an instructional program conducive to accelerated student achievement
• Actively investigate, review, and evaluate instructional research and support teachers in identifying promising subject-specific strategies to support increased student outcomes
• Regularly assess student learning and ensure specific, timely feedback to students regarding performance
• Support colleagues to align standards, curricula, instructional strategies, and assessment tools
• Team-teach with colleagues, demonstrate model lessons, and support teachers in using effective instructional strategies to meet students' learning needs
• Facilitate professional development and attend other related meetings as needed/required
• Participate in professional development workshops and leadership training
• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Staff development practices

Data-driven instruction

Instructional coaching

Collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership in PD

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

NC Teaching license in content area

Master's degree in Education (preferred)

5+ years teaching experience

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Desktop publishing

Job description

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks a Master Teacher to support curricula, collaborate with the teacher of record, and implement effective strategies aligned to standards across K-12. The role emphasizes MTSS-based instruction, coach development, and professional learning communities, with opportunities to lead PD and instructional improvements.

The master teacher will analyze data, model lessons, and ensure timely feedback while maintaining compliance with state policies and school goals.