Teacher, Expanded Impact Teacher 1/ (26-27)

Winget Park Elementary; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, NC seeks an Expanded Impact Teacher 1 (EIT1) to extend instructional reach and improve student outcomes per the School Improvement Plan. With MCL support, you plan, deliver, and monitor instruction and collaborate with a team to drive progress for every child.

A 10-month, full-time schedule is required; compensation includes supplements for Non-Title I and Title I schools, with immediate starting date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 2 years of prior teaching experience with at least 1 year of demonstrated evidence of high-progress student outcomes in relevant subjects required.
• NC Professional Educator's License in the subject area and grade level appropriate to the school’s needs required.
• Evidence of initiative and leadership of adults required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Adhere to the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards.
• Set high expectations of achievement that are ambitious and measurable for students.
• Backwards plan to align all lessons, activities, and assessments in designated subject(s).
• Design instruction that is enriched, addressing appropriate Depth of Knowledge.
• Questioning, and personalized learning.
• Use student data to design interventions that improve achievement across multiple classrooms.
• Hold students accountable for high expectations of behavior and engagement.
• Create classroom environments conducive to collaborative and individual learning.
• Establish a culture of respect, enthusiasm, and rapport.
• Design or lead schoolwide initiatives.
• Serve on curriculum development or assessment committees.
• Partner with parents, community organizations to extend student learning opportunities.
• Hold students accountable for ambitious, measurable standards of academic achievement.
• Identify and address learning needs of individual students.
• Support the development of students’ organizational and time-management skills.
• Use a variety of strategies to invest students in their learning.
• Incorporate leveled questioning and discussion in student learning.
• Provide small-group support for students from other classes or gradelevels.
• Tailor small group and individual instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Monitor and analyze student assessment data.
• Create structures to communicate with students and keep them informed of their progress.
• Maintain high growth with students assigned to EIT1
• Informally mentor and lead peers, providing leadership in instructional planning and differentiating instruction
• Solicit and eagerly receive feedback from supervisors and team members to improve professional skills
• Maintain regular communication with families and work collaboratively with them
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff responsible for the same students’ learning and development
• Participate in professional development opportunities at school, in the district, and for the program
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and approved by the Department of Teacher Leadership

Skills

Instructional planning

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration

Assessment data

Education

Bachelor’s degree

NC Professional Educator's License

Teaching experience

Job description

Teacher, Expanded Impact Teacher 1/ (26-27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5979685
Application Deadline: Dec 03, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)
Posted: Nov 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

General Definition of Work

The Expanded Impact Teacher 1 (EIT1), under moderate supervision, with the support of a Multi-Classroom Leader (MCL), expands their reach to impact more students above that of a typical teacher position in alignment with student outcomes listed in the School Improvement Plan. The EIT1 is responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering instruction and monitoring student progress to determine instructional needs. The EIT1 works closely and collaboratively with a team of teachers and other staff members to review student progress and adjust instruction to ensure progress and increased learning outcomes for every child. Employees perform school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the principal.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be in the CMS Teacher Leader Pathway Talent Pool as an EIT1.

Salary/Status

Certified Schedule/ Full-time, 10 months

Non-Title I School: $2,250 supplemental

Title 1 School: $2,250 supplemental

Reports To

Principal

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Adhere to the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards

Planning and Preparation:

• Set high expectations of achievement that are ambitious and measurable for students
• Backwards plan to align all lessons, activities, and assessments in designated subject(s)
• Design instruction that is enriched, addressing appropriate Depth of Knowledge
• questioning, and personalized (reflecting learning levels and interests of individual students)
• Design assessments that accurately assess student progress
• Use student data to design interventions that improve achievement across multiple classrooms

Classroom Environment:

• Hold students accountable for high expectations of behavior and engagement that are ambitious and measurable
• Create classroom environments that are conducive to collaborative and individual learning
• Establish a culture of respect, enthusiasm, and rapport

Leadership:

• Design or lead schoolwide initiatives
• Serve on curriculum development or assessment committees
• Partner with parents, community organizations to extend student learning opportunities

Instruction:

• Hold students accountable for ambitious, measurable standards of academic achievement
• Identify and address learning needs of individual students
• Support the development of students’ organizational and time-management skills
• Use a variety of strategies to invest students in their learning
• Incorporate leveled questioning and discussion in student learning
• Provide small-group support for students from other classes or gradelevels
• Tailor small group and individual instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Monitor and analyze student assessment data
• Create structures to communicate with students and keep them informed of their progress

Professional Responsibilities:

• Maintain high growth with students assigned to EIT1
• Informally mentor and lead peers, providing leadership in instructional planning and differentiating instruction
• Solicit and eagerly receive feedback from supervisors and team members to improve professional skills
• Maintain regular communication with families and work collaboratively with them
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff responsible for the same students’ learning and development
• Participate in professional development opportunities at school, in the district, and for the program
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and approved by the Department of Teacher Leadership

Choose 1: Additional Formal Instructional Leadership Responsibility options. Combination based on school data and determined by the supervisor.

• Lead PLC
• Instruct up to 20% more students (as teacher of record or through small group instruction)
• Serve as a model classroom for other teachers to observe
• Beginning Teacher Mentor
• Committee Lead (ILT, SIT)
• Leads whole staff and team PD
• MTSS
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and approved by the Department of Teacher Leadership

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of curriculum in assigned area
• Comprehensive knowledge of how to utilize appropriate data and information to make instructional decisions for students
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various learning styles, curriculum development and program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
• Knowledge of the subject matter being taught
• Technology proficiency and knowledge of digital learning may be required for certain assignments
• Excellent computer and reporting skills
• Ability to effectively lead other adults to improve student achievement
• Ability to set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers
• Ability to plan ahead in order to reach goals and avoid problems
• Ability to set clear expectations and hold others accountable for performance
• Ability to adapt one’s approach to the requirements of a situation and to change tactics
• Ability to apply logical thinking or reasoning to define and administer effective lesson plans and course objectives
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and school system policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain curriculum guidelines or requirements as established by the State and school system
• Ability to effectively interact with principals, co-workers, students, and parents
• Ability to solve problems involving sensitivity or conflict
• Ability to use and apply methods of effective instruction, including lectures and demonstrations
• Ability to interpret and use assessment results
• Ability to work confidentially and with discretion
• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, prioritize projects, plan starting and ending deadlines, and successfully bring closure to projects

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least 2 years of prior teaching experience with at least 1 year of demonstrated evidence of high-progress student outcomes in relevant subjects required
• NC Professional Educator's License in the subject area and grade level appropriate to the school’s needs required
• Evidence of initiative and leadership of adults required

Desired

• Determined by talent pool screening rubrics

Special Requirements

• Coaching other teachers is not an option in this role
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license or ability to provide own transportation
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

Position Type: Not provided

Contact Information

• CMS Staff
• 600 E. Fourth Street
• Fifth Floor
• Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]