Master Teacher

Perry Township Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Perry Township Schools is seeking a Master Teacher to collaborate with the leadership team to analyze student data and develop an academic achievement plan for the school. You will lead cluster/PD groups, provide demonstration lessons, and coach teachers through team teaching with colleagues.

You will observe performance using NIET rubrics, participate in NIET trainings, and advance instructional technology usage to support teaching goals and student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an understanding of how to facilitate growth in adults.
• Demonstrated expertise in content, curriculum development, student learning, data analysis, mentoring and professional development.
• Instructional expertise demonstrated through model teaching, team teaching, video presentations, student achievement gains and/ or current administrator reference.

Responsibilities

• Analyze school-wide student data to support the development of a school plan.
• Collaboratively plan, facilitate and follow-up Cluster/ PD meetings.
• Team teach with colleagues, demonstrate model lessons, observe and provide peer assistance and coaching toward meeting teachers goals.
• Observe teacher performance using the NIET Instructional Rubrics and conduct follow-up teacher conferences.
• Participate in all NIET trainings and become a Certified NIET evaluator.
• Participate in all required Instructional Technology trainings.
• Attend professional development meetings.
• Support the use of 21st Century Technology as relevant to the rubrics and instruction.

Skills

Communication

Adult learning

Data analysis

Mentoring

Professional development

Education

Masters degree

Indiana Teaching License

Job description

Position Purpose

Master teachers function in a unique manner relative to the traditional teacher. Their primary role is, with the leadership team, to analyze student data, create and institute an academic achievement plan for the school. Master teachers lead cluster/ Professional Development groups and provide demonstration lessons, coaching and team teaching with teachers. They also support teachers by model teaching with students. Master teachers collaborate to support teachers by identifying learning resources. They are partners with the school administration in observing and evaluating teachers.

Essential Job Functions

• Analyze school-wide student data to support the development of a school plan.
• Collaboratively plan, facilitate and follow-up Cluster/ PD meetings.
• Team teach with colleagues, demonstrate model lessons, observe and provide peer assistance and coaching toward meeting teachers goals.
• Observe teacher performance using the NIET Instructional Rubrics and conduct follow-up teacher conferences.
• Participate in all NIET trainings and become a Certified NIET evaluator.
• Participate in all required Instructional Technology trainings.
• Attend professional development meetings.
• Support the use of 21st Century Technology as relevant to the rubrics and instruction.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rates

PEA certified position

Work Schedule

Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the Teacher's Contract.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an understanding of how to facilitate growth in adults.
• Knowledge and understanding of how to facilitate growth in adults.
• Demonstrated expertise in content, curriculum development, student learning, data analysis, mentoring and professional development, as demonstrated by an advanced degree, advanced training and/ or career experience.
• Instructional expertise demonstrated through model teaching, team teaching, video presentations, student achievement gains and/ or current administrator reference.
• Skills involving student data that illustrates the teacher's ability to increase student achievement through utilizing specific instructional interventions.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%

Physical Requirement

Ability to stand for extended periods of time. SeldomAbility to lift 25 pounds. SeldomAbility to carry 25 pounds. SeldomAbility to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Very FrequentAbility to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very FrequentAbility to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very FrequentAbility to operate job-related equipment. Very FrequentAbility to reach in all directions. Very Frequent

License/ Registration/ Certification

• Current Indiana Teacher's License, in subject area applicable to teaching assignment.

Education

• Masters Degree preferred.

Experience

• At least 5 years of successful teaching as measured by performance evaluations, promotions and/ or portfolio of work.

FLSA Status

Exempt